District court — criminal · Defense notices
Notice of Alibi Defense
Gives notice of an intended alibi defense after a government request.
Filed by: Defendant
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Each specific place the defendant claims to have been
- Name, address and phone number of each alibi witness (FRCrP 12.1(a)(2))
- Signature of counsel of record
- Certificate of service (FRCrP 49(a)–(b))
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within 14 days after the government’s written request, or as the court directs (FRCrP 12.1(a)(2)).
Governing rules
- FRCrP 12.1
Check the local rules for
- Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
Other defense notices
Prepare this filing with DraftAria.
Track the deadline, service and filing checklist alongside the rest of the matter.