Federal Rules of Procedure & Evidence

Governs procedure in U.S. district courts in civil cases — pleadings, motions, discovery, trial.

Procedure in federal criminal prosecutions — from indictment to sentencing.

Admissibility of evidence — relevance, hearsay, authentication, expert testimony.

Procedure in the U.S. courts of appeals — notice of appeal, briefing, oral argument.

Procedure in bankruptcy cases — petitions, automatic stay, claims, adversary proceedings.