September 10, 2025
The Committee on Federal Criminal Jury Instructions of the Seventh Circuit submits the attached proposed new and revised pattern criminal jury instructions for public comment. The Committee will accept comments through October 10, 2025.
December 31, 2024
Notice of Adoption of Modifications to Circuit Rules 46 and 51 and the Creation of Circuit Rule 46.1.
On June 18, 2024, this court issued notice that
it proposed modifications to Circuit Rules 46 and 51, and the creation of Circuit Rule 46.1.
The court carefully considered the comments received. The court hereby provides notice of adoption of the aforementioned changes, effective immediately.
December 6, 2024
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a new Appellate Criminal Justice
Act Plan revising the procedures for appointment of counsel on appeal for persons
who are financially eligible for representation at public expense in criminal or
collateral-relief proceedings as provided in the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C.
§ 3006A. The Plan calls for the creation of a formal court-approved panel of private
attorneys eligible for appointment under the CJA when the federal defenders cannot
or do not provide appellate representation.
Special note to attorneys willing to accept appointment to represent civil litigants
on a pro bono basis: The court invites you to use the application form on the court’s
CJA page to indicate your interest in accepting appointment to represent eligible
civil litigants on a pro bono basis under the in forma pauperis statute, 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915(e)(1), and Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647 (7th Cir. 2007) (en banc). Please
complete the appropriate sections of the application form.
