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Notice of Proposed Changes to the Court's Local Rules

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MAINE


NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COURT’S LOCAL RULES
April 20, 2022

The Court proposes to amend its Local Rules to adopt changes to the following Local Rules:
• Local Rule 16.3 – Management Track Procedures: Revise Section 16.3(c)(2) to eliminate the need for counsel to meet face-to-face.
• Local Rule 132(c) – Sentencing: Revise Section 132(c) to provide that the Court will hold any presentence conference by telephone or in-person, or by video at the request of a party or on the Court’s own motion.

The Court welcomes public comments on the proposed rule changes. Please submit comments to Clerk Christa K. Berry by May 23, 2022.