2013 US Code
Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Appendix (§§ 1201 - 61)
FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (rules 1 - 61)
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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
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Contained WithinTitle 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
TITLE 18 - APPENDIX
FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
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Date2013
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 16, 2014
Positive LawYes
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TITLE I. APPLICABILITY
Rule
1.Scope; Definitions.
2.Interpretation.

        

TITLE II. PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS
3.The Complaint.
4.Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint.
4.1.Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other Reliable Electronic Means.
5.Initial Appearance.
5.1.Preliminary Hearing.

        

TITLE III. THE GRAND JURY, THE INDICTMENT, AND THE INFORMATION
6.The Grand Jury.
7.The Indictment and the Information.
8.Joinder of Offenses or Defendants.
9.Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information.

        

TITLE IV. ARRAIGNMENT AND PREPARATION FOR TRIAL
10.Arraignment.
11.Pleas.
12.Pleadings and Pretrial Motions.
12.1.Notice of an Alibi Defense.
12.2.Notice of an Insanity Defense; Mental Examination.
12.3.Notice of a Public-Authority Defense.
12.4.Disclosure Statement.
13.Joint Trial of Separate Cases.
14.Relief from Prejudicial Joinder.
15.Depositions.
16.Discovery and Inspection.
17.Subpoena.
17.1.Pretrial Conference.

        

TITLE V. VENUE
18.Place of Prosecution and Trial.
19.(Reserved).
20.Transfer for Plea and Sentence.
21.Transfer for Trial.
22.(Transferred).

        

TITLE VI. TRIAL
23.Jury or Nonjury Trial.
24.Trial Jurors.
25.Judge's Disability.
26.Taking Testimony.
26.1.Foreign Law Determination.
26.2.Producing a Witness's Statement.
26.3.Mistrial.
27.Proving an Official Record.
28.Interpreters.
29.Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal.
29.1.Closing Argument.
30.Jury Instructions.
31.Jury Verdict.

        

TITLE VII. POST-CONVICTION PROCEDURES
32.Sentencing and Judgment.
32.1.Revoking or Modifying Probation or Supervised Release.
32.2.Criminal Forfeiture.
33.New Trial.
34.Arresting Judgment.
35.Correcting or Reducing a Sentence.
36.Clerical Error.
37.Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal.
38.Staying a Sentence or a Disability.
39.(Reserved).

        

TITLE VIII. SUPPLEMENTARY AND SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
40.Arrest for Failing to Appear in Another District or for Violating Conditions of Release Set in Another District.
41.Search and Seizure.
42.Criminal Contempt.

        

TITLE IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
43.Defendant's Presence.
44.Right to and Appointment of Counsel.
45.Computing and Extending Time.
46.Release from Custody; Supervising Detention.
47.Motions and Supporting Affadavits.
48.Dismissal.
49.Serving and Filing Papers.
49.1.Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court.
50.Prompt Disposition.
51.Preserving Claimed Error.
52.Harmless and Plain Error.
53.Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited.
54.(Transferred).
55.Records.
56.When Court Is Open.
57.District Court Rules.
58.Petty Offenses and Other Misdemeanors.
59.Matters Before a Magistrate Judge.
60.Victim's Rights.
61.Title.

        

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