Federal Court Rules
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Evidence
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Access and search all five sets of Federal Rules of Civil, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Evidence, and Appellate Procedure offline. Features include linked rules, offline search, annotation tools, and an experimental AI assistant for quick answers. Updates are automatic to ensure you always have the latest amendments.
What's New in Federal Court Rules
1.0.8
October 5, 2026
New and experimental: ask a question about the rules in plain English, on an iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence. Answers are written on your device and may be wrong, so read the rule before relying on one. Fifty-two common questions have answers reviewed by our editors.
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All five federal rule sets, offline
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FAQ
What Federal Court Rules are included in the app?
The app includes the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, totaling 537 rules.
Does Federal Court Rules work offline?
Yes, all Federal Rules are stored on your device after the initial download, allowing you to read and search them without an internet connection, even in areas with no signal.
How much does Federal Court Rules cost?
The app offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a subscription is required, costing $4.99 per year. The app is free to download.
How often are the rules updated?
The Federal Rules are amended effective December 1st each year. The app checks for and applies these amendments in the background automatically, ensuring you always have the current version.
Can I highlight or make notes in Federal Court Rules?
Yes, you can bookmark rules, highlight passages, and add personal notes. These annotations are synced across your devices via iCloud, and no account is needed.
What devices is Federal Court Rules available on?
Federal Court Rules is available on iPhone and iPad devices.
Does Federal Court Rules have ads?
No, the app does not contain advertisements. All features are included with the subscription, and there are no additional in-app purchases.
What is the experimental 'Ask a Question' feature?
On devices with Apple Intelligence, you can ask questions in plain English about the rules. The app provides short answers with links to relevant subdivisions. This feature is experimental and answers may be incomplete or incorrect.
