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for the Seventh Circuit

Honorable Diane S. Sykes, Chief Judge
 
Rules & Procedures

After giving appropriate public notice and opportunity for comment, each court of appeals may adopt rules that govern practice before the court. See 28 U.S.C. § 2071; Fed. R. App. P. 47; Cir. R. 47. The court appoints an Advisory Committee to serve as a conduit between members of the bar who have suggestions for change and the court, which retains ultimate responsibility for effectuating change. Written comments on proposed rule changes, or suggestions for consideration by the Advisory Committee, may be filed with the clerk of
this court at:

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