District court — criminal · Pretrial motions
Motion for a Bill of Particulars
Asks the government to specify details of the charge.
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
- Caption with court, case title (United States v. …) and case number
- Motion identifying the particulars sought
- Signature of counsel of record
- Certificate of service (FRCrP 49(a)–(b))
Deadline and length
Deadline: Before or within 14 days after arraignment, or later if the court permits (FRCrP 7(f)).
Governing rules
- FRCrP 7(f)
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.
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