Code of Federal Regulations, Title 28 Judicial Administration 0-42, Revised as of July 1, 2023

Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), often referred to as CFR Title 28, focuses on regulations related to Judicial Administration in the United States. This title is administered by various agencies under the Department of Justice (DOJ) and encompasses a comprehensive set of rules and guidelines that govern federal judicial processes, procedures, and operations.

Here are key areas typically covered in Title 28 CFR:

1. Federal Courts: Regulations governing the organization, jurisdiction, and procedures of federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, Courts of Appeals, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, and specialized federal courts.
2. Civil Procedure: Rules related to civil litigation procedures in federal courts, including pleadings, motions, discovery, trials, judgments, and appeals.
3. Criminal Procedure: Guidelines concerning criminal litigation procedures in federal courts, including indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, trials, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings.
4. Evidence: Regulations governing the admissibility and presentation of evidence in federal court proceedings, ensuring fairness and reliability in judicial decision-making.
5. Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Standards of conduct for attorneys practicing in federal courts, including rules of ethics, responsibilities to clients, and standards of professional behavior.