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Federal Civil Forms

Federal civil cases: complaints, summonses, fee waivers and forms for people without a lawyer.

From U.S. federal courts

Federal forms

From U.S. federal courts

AO 10AFinancial Disclosure Report RequestRequest requiring parties or witnesses to disclose financial information in federal civil cases.
AO 30Certified CopyRequest for the court to issue an official certified copy of a judgment, order, or other court document for use in other proceedings.Fillable
AO 35Certificate of Official Court ReporterCertificate issued by the court reporter verifying official status and authentication of court proceedings and transcripts.Fillable
AO 37Expense LedgerAdministrative ledger maintained by court staff to track and record expenses related to court operations.Fillable
AO 38Attendance LedgerAdministrative ledger maintained by court staff to track attendance of judges, jurors, and court personnel.Fillable
AO 39Transcript Orders and Collections LedgerAdministrative ledger recording transcript orders placed, parties ordered from, and fee collections for court reporters.Fillable
AO 40AAttendance and Transcripts of United States Court ReportersAdministrative form used to record court reporter attendance, transcript orders, and billing information.Fillable
AO 40BStatement of Earnings of United States Court ReportersFederal court reporters' statement documenting their earnings for court reporting services rendered.Fillable
AO 41ASummons in a Civil ActionThis form notifies a defendant that they have been sued and must respond to the complaint within a specified time period. Attorneys and court clerks use this form to formally serve defendants and initiate civil litigation in federal court.Fillable
AO 44Application for Leave to Proceed In Forma PauperisThis form allows individuals who cannot afford to pay court fees to request permission to proceed with a lawsuit without paying the required filing fees and costs. Litigants with limited financial resources submit this form to the court for consideration of their request for fee waiver.Fillable
AO 78Application for Judicial Branch Federal EmploymentApplication form for individuals seeking employment in judicial branch administrative and support positions.Fillable
AO 85Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate JudgeThis form is used when both sides of a civil lawsuit agree to have a magistrate judge (a lower-level judge who handles smaller cases) decide their case instead of a regular federal judge. Either party in a civil lawsuit would use this form when they want a faster, simpler resolution and both sides consent to letting a magistrate judge handle it.Fillable
AO 85ANotice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate JudgeThis form is used when both sides in a federal lawsuit agree to have a magistrate judge (a lower-level judge) make a final decision on an important motion that could end the case, rather than having the main judge do it. Both the person filing the motion and the other side must sign this form to show they consent to the magistrate judge handling the case.Fillable
AO 86AConsent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor CaseDefendant's written consent to have a federal misdemeanor case tried before a magistrate judge instead of a district judge.Fillable
AO 88Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil ActionSubpoena ordering a witness to appear and testify at a federal civil trial or hearing on a specified date.Fillable
AO 88ASubpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil ActionParty issues this federal subpoena to compel a witness to appear and testify at a deposition in a federal civil lawsuit.Fillable
AO 88BSubpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil ActionParty issues this federal subpoena to compel another party or non-party to produce documents, information, or permit premises inspection in federal civil litigation.Fillable
AO 89Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil ActionThis form is used to legally require someone to appear in court and answer questions under oath about what they know regarding a civil case. A lawyer, judge, or party in a lawsuit would use this form to summon a witness who has information relevant to their case.Fillable
AO 90Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge for RecommendationsThis form is used when a federal judge wants to send part of a case to a magistrate judge (a lower-level judge) to handle certain tasks or make recommendations, such as ruling on simple disputes or gathering facts. A federal judge or the parties involved in a federal court case would use this form when they need the magistrate judge's help to move the case forward more efficiently.Fillable
AO 94Commitment to Another DistrictAdministrative form transferring a defendant or case between federal judicial districts for detention or proceedings.Fillable
AO 99Appearance Bond of WitnessBond posted by a witness in federal court guaranteeing their appearance and compliance with court orders.Fillable
AO 100ABail Information SheetCollects financial and personal information about a criminal defendant to assess bail and release conditions.Fillable
AO 100BSurety Information SheetDocuments the financial condition and ability to serve as bail surety for a criminal defendant.Fillable
AO 102Application for Writ of Habeas CorpusThis form is used by someone who is in jail or prison to ask a federal court to review whether their imprisonment is legal and potentially release them. A person would use this form if they believe they are being held unlawfully, such as after exhausting other appeals or if they have evidence their conviction was unfair.Fillable
AO 109Warrant to Arrest PropertyThis form is used to get a judge's permission to seize someone's property (like money, vehicles, or other assets) as security to ensure a defendant shows up for court or pays a judgment they owe. A lawyer or prosecutor would file this form when they need the court to order the seizure of a defendant's belongings to protect the plaintiff's interests in a case.Fillable
AO 110Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or ObjectsThis form is used to order a person or organization to turn over specific documents, records, or physical items needed as evidence in a federal court case. It would be used by a lawyer, party to a lawsuit, or court official who needs to collect materials from someone who isn't necessarily a witness testifying in court.Fillable
AO 120Report on Filing Patent/TrademarkReport filed in federal court when a patent or trademark is involved in civil litigation.Fillable
AO 132Exemplification Certificate (District Court)Certificate issued by federal district court clerk authenticating and exemplifying copies of court documents for use outside court.Fillable
AO 133Bill of Costs (District Court)Form used to itemize and claim reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred in civil litigation.Fillable
AO 136Certificate of Good StandingThis form is used to verify that a lawyer is currently licensed and in good standing with the federal court system, meaning they have no disciplinary problems and can legally practice there. A lawyer would need this certificate when applying for jobs, joining law firms, or when required by clients, courts, or other organizations to prove their professional credentials are current and clean.Fillable
AO 145Notice of Entry - Orders/JudgmentNotice of entry document informing parties when orders or judgments have been entered by the court.Fillable
AO 153Attorney Oath on AdmissionOath administered by federal courts to attorneys upon admission to practice, requiring commitment to uphold laws and court rules.Fillable
AO 153Certified Copy of a DocumentThis form is used to request an official, court-stamped copy of a document that was filed in a federal court case, which can be used as proof in other legal matters or organizations. Someone would need this if they're involved in a court case and require official documentation for banks, employers, government agencies, or other court proceedings.Fillable
AO 154Substitution of AttorneyThis form is used when a party in a federal court case wants to replace their current lawyer with a new one or have their lawyer withdraw from the case. A person would need this form if they want to fire their attorney, hire a different lawyer, or if their lawyer needs to leave the case for any reason.Fillable
AO 154Substitution of AttorneyParty substitutes one attorney for another in a federal civil case with consent of both attorneys and affected parties.Fillable
AO 187Exhibit and Witness ListLists all exhibits and witnesses a party intends to present at trial in federal civil litigation, filed to ensure opposing counsel has notice.Fillable
AO 187AExhibit and Witness List - ContinuationContinuation sheet for listing additional exhibits and witnesses beyond space available on the initial AO 187 form.Fillable
AO 199AOrder Setting Conditions of ReleaseOrders conditions under which a defendant or witness is released from custody pending trial or further court proceedings.Fillable
AO 199BAdditional Conditions of ReleaseImposes additional restrictions or requirements on a defendant's pretrial release beyond standard conditions set in the initial release order.Fillable
AO 199CAdvice of Penalties/AcknowledgmentFederal court document informing defendant of criminal penalties and obtaining acknowledgment of receipt and understanding.Fillable
AO 205Summons to Appear to Complete Juror Qualification FormSummons requiring prospective jurors to appear and complete the juror qualification questionnaire.Fillable
AO 213PPayee Information and TIN CertificationForm completed by payment recipients in federal civil cases to provide tax identification and banking information for receiving court-ordered payments.Fillable
AO 215Bank Information for International Treasury Services (ITS) Wire PaymentProvides bank account information needed for federal court to make wire payments, typically for settlements, judgments, or other civil case distributions.Fillable
AO 223Notice of ExcuseJuror's written request to be excused from jury service in federal court, typically citing hardship, medical, or other legitimate reasons.Fillable
AO 224Request for ExcuseFederal juror request to be excused from jury duty for hardship, personal, or other compelling reasons.Fillable
AO 229SSupplemental Juror InformationAdditional information form sent to jurors in federal civil cases requesting disclosure of background, contacts, and potential conflicts of interest.Fillable
AO 239Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form)This form allows someone to ask the court to let them file a lawsuit without paying the filing fees and court costs upfront because they cannot afford to pay them. People who are poor or have very limited income would use this form to get permission to proceed in federal court for free.Fillable
AO 239Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form)Indigent litigant's application requesting federal district court permission to proceed without prepaying court fees and costs.Fillable
AO 240Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form)This form allows someone to ask a federal court to let them start a lawsuit without paying the filing fees and court costs upfront. It's used by people who cannot afford these fees because they don't have enough money.Fillable
AO 240Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form)Individual seeking to proceed in federal district court without prepaying filing fees based on financial hardship.Fillable
AO 240AOrder to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or CostsCourt order granting an indigent litigant permission to proceed in federal district court without paying filing fees or costs.
AO 243Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Sentence (Motion Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255)Federal civil motion by a defendant to vacate or modify a sentence based on constitutional or legal errors under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.Fillable
AO 246Probation Order Under 18 U.S.C. § 3607Federal court probation order imposing conditions on a defendant's release under 18 U.S.C. § 3607.Fillable
AO 246AOrder of Discharge and Dismissal Under 18 U. S. C. § 3607(a)Discharges a criminal defendant from supervised release or probation upon successful completion, terminating court supervision.Fillable
AO 246BOrder for a Presentence Investigation and ReportOrders a probation officer to investigate and report on a convicted defendant's background, conduct, and circumstances for sentencing consideration.Fillable
AO 247Order Regarding Motion For Sentence Reduction Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. § 3582(C)(2)Court order granting or denying a federal criminal defendant's motion to reduce their sentence under the crime victims' relief statute.Fillable
AO 248Order on Motion for Sentence Reduction Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)Judge's order granting or denying defendant's motion to reduce sentence based on sentencing guideline retroactive amendments.Fillable
AO 249Drug Offender's Reinstatement of Federal BenefitsApplication filed by drug offenders in federal court seeking reinstatement of federal benefits lost due to conviction.Fillable
AO 250Motion for Sentence Reduction Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)Criminal defendant moves court to reduce sentence based on retroactive sentencing guideline amendments under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).Fillable
AO 390Apostille (Convention de La Haye, 5 Octobre 1961)Certifies that a federal court document has been authenticated under the Hague Apostille Convention for use in international proceedings.Fillable
AO 391Apostille Specimen Signature CardSpecimen signature card filed with federal courts to establish the official signature of officers authorized to issue apostille certifications.Fillable
AO 392Apostille Index CardIndex card used by federal courts to maintain records and track apostille certifications issued for authenticated documents.Fillable
AO 393Statement of Effect ApostilleFederal form documenting the legal effect and validity of an apostille certification for an authenticated document in international contexts.Fillable
AO 398Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a SummonsDefendant receives formal notice of civil lawsuit and option to waive service of summons without penalty.Fillable
AO 399Waiver of the Service of SummonsThis form allows a defendant to agree that they've been notified about a lawsuit against them without requiring the court to formally deliver the summons through a process server or sheriff. A defendant would use this form when they want to skip the formal delivery requirement and proceed directly to responding to the case, which saves time and money for everyone involved.Fillable
AO 425Pre-Employment InformationPre-employment form collecting personal and background information from applicants for federal court positions.Fillable
AO 430Case Information RecordAdministrative record documenting case information, parties, claims, and procedural history in federal court civil cases.Fillable
AO 431Log of Proceedings Electronic RecordedFederal court log recording all proceedings that were electronically recorded, including date, time, and subject matter of each recording.Fillable
AO 432Witness and Exhibit RecordFederal court record documenting all witnesses who testified and physical exhibits admitted into evidence during trial or hearing proceedings.Fillable
AO 435Transcript OrderRequest form filed in federal court to order official transcripts of trial, hearing, or deposition proceedings from the court reporter.Fillable
AO 436Audio Recording OrderRequest filed in federal court to obtain an audio recording of a trial, hearing, or other proceeding for appellate or review purposes.Fillable
AO 440Summons in a Civil ActionThis form is used to officially notify a defendant that they are being sued in federal court and must respond within a specific timeframe, usually 21 days. A plaintiff (the person filing a lawsuit) or their lawyer would use this form to start a civil case and tell the defendant they need to appear in court or file a written response.Fillable
AO 447List of Proceedings Electronically RecordedFederal court index or list identifying all court proceedings that were electronically recorded and available for retrieval.Fillable
AO 450Judgment in a Civil CaseThis form is used by a federal judge to officially record and document the final decision in a civil lawsuit, stating who won, who lost, and what money or actions are required as a result. A person involved in a federal civil case—such as someone suing for damages, a business in a contract dispute, or a defendant being sued—would need this form to have the court's decision made official and enforceable.Fillable
AO 451Clerk's Certification of a Judgment to be Registered in Another DistrictThis form is used to officially notify another federal court district that a judgment has been entered in your case, so the judgment can be registered and enforced there. A person who has won a money judgment in federal court would use this form if they need to collect the money from someone located in a different federal court district.Fillable
AO 458Appearance of CounselThis form is used by a lawyer to officially notify the court that they are representing a client in a federal court case. A lawyer who is hired to represent someone in federal court would need to file this form to make their involvement in the case official.Fillable
AO 466Waiver of Rule 32.1 HearingDefendant's waiver of the Rule 32.1 hearing regarding sentence and restitution in federal criminal cases.Fillable
AO 466AWaiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 HearingsWaiver filed in civil cases to avoid Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 hearings when parties consent to proceed without them.Fillable
AO 467Order Requiring a Defendant to Appear in the District Where Charges are Pending and Transferring BailFederal court order requiring defendant to appear in the district where charges are pending and transferring bail conditions.Fillable
AO 468Waiver of a Preliminary HearingCriminal defendant's written waiver of the constitutional right to a preliminary hearing in federal court.Fillable
AO 470Order Scheduling a Detention HearingCourt order scheduling a hearing to determine whether a defendant should remain detained pending trial.Fillable
AO 471Order to Detain a Defendant Temporarily Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(d)Authorizes temporary detention of a criminal defendant pending trial when the court finds no condition of release will reasonably assure appearance or public safety.Fillable
AO 472Order of Detention Pending TrialFederal court order detaining a defendant in custody pending trial after bail or release conditions have been denied.Fillable
AO 500Taxation for Commuting in Government Leased VehicleFederal form addressing tax treatment and reimbursement procedures for judges and court employees using government-leased vehicles for commuting.Fillable
CJA 7Order Terminating Appointment of Counsel and/or Authorization for Distribution of Available Private FundsCourt order terminating appointed counsel representation and authorizing distribution of any remaining private funds to the defendant.
CJA 7Order Terminating Appointment of Counsel and/or Authorization for Distribution of Available Private FundsFillable
CJA 19Notice to Court-Appointed Counsel of Public Disclosure of Attorney Fee Information
CJA 19Notice to Court-Appointed Counsel of Public Disclosure of Attorney Fee InformationCourt notice informing appointed counsel that their fee information has been publicly disclosed under federal transparency requirements.Fillable
CJA 20Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed CounselFederal form authorizing appointment of counsel in criminal cases and establishing the government's obligation to compensate court-appointed attorneys.Fillable
CJA 21Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other ServicesAuthorizes and requests payment for expert witnesses or other professional services retained in a federal civil case at government expense.
CJA 21Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other ServicesFillable
CJA 23Financial AffidavitIndigent defendant's sworn financial statement detailing income, assets, and expenses to establish eligibility for court-appointed counsel at no cost.Fillable
CJA 24Authorization and Voucher for Payment of TranscriptCourt-appointed attorney requests authorization and payment for transcript costs in a federal criminal or civil case.
CJA 24Authorization and Voucher for Payment of TranscriptFillable
CJA 25Notice to CJA Panel Attorney Regarding Availability of Investigative, Expert and Other ServicesNotice informing CJA panel attorneys about available investigative, expert, and support services for appointed criminal cases.Fillable
CJA 26Statement for a Compensation Claim in Excess of the Statutory Case Compensation Maximum (District Court)Attorney's statement requesting compensation exceeding the statutory maximum in a district court case involving complexity or extraordinary circumstances.Fillable
CJA 26AGuidance to Attorneys in Drafting the Memorandum for a Claim in Excess of the Case Compensation Maximum (District Court)Guidance document providing attorneys with instructions for drafting claims exceeding the CJA compensation maximum.
CJA 26AGuidance to Attorneys in Drafting the Memorandum for a Claim in Excess of the Case Compensation Maximum (District Court)Fillable
CJA 28AAttorney Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostDetailed budget form allowing appointed counsel to itemize extraordinary attorney services expenses for cases exceeding standard compensation.Fillable
CJA 28BAttorney Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostBudget worksheet used to summarize extraordinary attorney services costs in non-capital criminal cases for CJA reimbursement.Fillable
CJA 28CInvestigative Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostDetailed budget worksheet for investigative services in non-capital federal cases expected to require extraordinary costs beyond standard compensation.Fillable
CJA 28CInvestigative Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Cost
CJA 28DInvestigative Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostBudget worksheet for requesting investigative services funds in non-capital federal criminal defense cases with extraordinary costs.Fillable
CJA 28EExpert Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Cost
CJA 28EExpert Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostDetailed budget form for court-appointed expert witnesses to justify extraordinary costs in non-capital criminal representations.Fillable
CJA 28FExpert Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostBudget worksheet for requesting expert services funds in non-capital federal criminal defense cases with extraordinary costs.Fillable
CJA 28GOther Services Detailed Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostDetailed budget worksheet for other professional services in non-capital federal cases with potential for extraordinary costs exceeding typical case expenditures.Fillable
CJA 28HOther Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary CostSummary budget worksheet for other professional services in non-capital federal cases with potential for extraordinary costs and special circumstances.Fillable
CJA 28HOther Services Summary Budget Worksheet for Non-capital Representations with the Potential for Extraordinary Cost
CJA 30Death Penalty Proceedings: Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed CounselCourt order appointing counsel for an indigent defendant in a federal death penalty case and authorizing compensation at statutory rates.Fillable
CJA 31Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
CJA 31Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other ServicesRequest for court authorization and payment of expert services in federal death penalty proceedings, filed without prior notice to opposing counsel.Fillable
JS-44Civil Cover SheetFederal civil litigants file this cover sheet with complaints to provide the court with case information and jurisdictional basis.Fillable
WT-1Annual Prosecutor Summary of Wiretap ReportsAnnual report submitted by prosecutors summarizing all wiretap applications and authorizations obtained during the calendar year in federal court.Fillable
WT-2AReport of Application and/or Order Authorizing Interception of Communications (Federal)Reports federal law enforcement applications and court orders authorizing wiretapping or electronic communication surveillance in investigations.Fillable
WT-2BReport of Application and/or Order Authorizing Interception of Communications (State/County/Local)Reports state, county, or local law enforcement applications and court orders authorizing wiretapping or electronic communication surveillance.Fillable
WT-3Supplementary Report for Wiretaps Reported in Previous Calendar YearsSupplementary report filed in federal court to update information on wiretap authorizations issued in previous calendar years.Fillable

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