Fed. R. App. P.
Law & Legal abbreviation · Legal Citation
| Stands for | Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
Fed. R. App. P. stands for Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, a legal citation abbreviation.
Rules governing appeals in the US courts of appeals, including deadlines for notices of appeal, the format and length of briefs, oral argument and rehearing. They took effect in 1968, and each circuit supplements them with local rules.
Example: Under Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(1)(A), the notice of appeal was due within 30 days of judgment.
Usage notes
Often shortened to FRAP in conversation and local rules. Rule 32 caps a principal brief at 13,000 words and requires at least 14-point type for proportional fonts, and Rule 32.1 permits citing unpublished opinions issued since 2007. The civil appeal deadline is 60 days when the United States is a party.
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- Fed. Cl. – Federal Claims Reporter
- Fed. R. Civ. P. – Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Fed. R. Crim. P. – Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Fed. R. Evid. – Federal Rules of Evidence
- Fed. Reg. – Federal Register
- H.R. Rep. – House Report
- I.R.C. – Internal Revenue Code
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