October 15, 2024

Notice of Proposed Circuit Rule Changes and Opportunity for Comment

Notice is hereby given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, proposes the rescission of Circuit Rule 35 in anticipation of the elimination of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 35. The Court of Appeals also proposes modifications to Circuit Rule 26.1(c) to remove the cross-reference to Circuit Rule 35.

A redline version of the proposed rescission of Circuit Rule 35 and modifications to Circuit Rule 26.1(c) are provided below. Written comments on the proposed rule changes should be sent by October 29, 2024, to:

Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules

c/o Clerk of Court

United States Court of Appeals

For the Seventh Circuit

219 South Dearborn Street, Room 2722

Chicago, IL 60604

Comments can also be made via e-mail at:

USCA7_Clerk@ca7.uscourts.gov