§3001 Procedure Governed by Rules; Scope, Purpose and Effect; Definition of Terms; Local Rules; Forms—(rule)

Summary

Makes the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure the rules to follow in federal criminal cases. The rules set out their purpose and how to read them, say which kinds of proceedings they cover, give short definitions for key words, allow district and circuit courts to make needed local rules, provide standard forms courts can use, and tell when a rule takes effect and how to cite it.