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1997 Rules of Appellate Procedure

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RULE 1. SCOPE OF RULES; LOCAL RULES OF COURTS OF APPEALS

1.1 Scope. These rules govern procedure in appellate courts and before appellate judges and post-trial procedure in trial courts in criminal cases.

1.2 Local Rules.

(a) Promulgation . A court of appeals may promulgate rules governing its practice that are not inconsistent with these rules. Local rules governing civil cases must first be approved by the Supreme Court. Local rules governing criminal cases must first be approved by the Court of Criminal Appeals.

(b) Copies. The clerk must provide a copy of the court's local rules to anyone who requests it.

(c) Party's noncompliance . A court must not dismiss an appeal for noncompliance with a local rule without giving the noncomplying party notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure the noncompliance.

Notes and Comments
Comment to 1997 change: Subdivision 1.1 is simplified without substantive change. Subdivision 1.2 is amended to make clear that any person is entitled to a copy of local rules. Paragraph 1.2(c), restricting dismissal of a case for noncompliance with a local rule, is added.

Last modified: November 08, 2001