New Federal Rules in Effect December 2011
The new Federal Rules went into effect December 2011. They can be accessed here: http://dojnet.doj.gov/usao/eousa/ole/usabook/rules.htm
Changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure mostly relate to technology matters like electronic warrants and appearance by video.
The Federal Rules of Evidence have been thoroughly revised to make them easier to read, but no substantive changes are intended.
There are two small changes to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure that clarify deadlines. Rule 4 (clarifies 60-day appeal deadline in cases where U.S., federal agency, or federal employee is a party) and Rule 40 (clarifies 45-day rehearing deadline in cases where U.S., federal agency, or federal employees is a party).
