USA Court Forms

If there are additional conditions to a defendant's release you can add this schedule to the original Order Setting Conditions of Release in a US Federal Court criminal case.

• Additional conditions may include:
  • supervisory custody,
  • the defendant agreeing to actively seek employment or to start an education program,
  • travel restrictions,
  • avoiding contact with specified persons,
  • receiving medical or psychiatric treatment,
  • no use of drugs or alcohol,
  • no possession of firearms,
  • curfew, home detention, or home incarceration,
  • such other conditions as the Court sees fit to impose.
• USA Additional Conditions of Release, United States District Court Form AO 199B (rev 12/11).

This notice advises a defendant in a criminal case of the penalties arising from any violations of the terms of their release.

• The form must be attached to the original Order Setting Conditions of Release.
• The defendant must sign the form acknowledging that they are aware of the conditions of release and promising to obey them.
• USA Advice of Penalties/Acknowledgement, United States District Court Form AO 199C (rev 09/08).

Form AO245C is issued by a District Court to amend a judgment previously rendered in a criminal case

• The form states the reason for the amendment, the amended judgment, and the offenses the defendant has been found guilty of.
•  These attachments are part of the Amended Judgment form:
  
  • Sheet 1A - Additional Counts of Conviction;
  • Sheet 2 - Imprisonment;
  • Sheet 2A - Additional Imprisonment Terms;
  • Sheet 3 - Supervised Release / Mandatory Conditions;
  • Sheet 3A - Standard Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 3B - Additional Supervised Release Terms;
  • Sheet 3C - Additional Standard Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 3D - Special Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 4 - Probation / Mandatory Conditions;
  • Sheet 4A - Standard Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 4B - Additional Probation Terms;
  • Sheet 4C - Additional Standard Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 4D - Special Conditions of Supervision;
  • Sheet 5 - Criminal Monetary Penalties;
  • Sheet 5A - Additional Terms;
  • Sheet 5B - Additional Restitution Payees;
  • Sheet 6 - Schedule of Payments;
  • Sheet 6A - Additional Defendants and Co-Defendants Held Joint and Several;
  • Sheet 6B - Additional Forfeited Property;
  • Sheet 7 - Denial of Federal Benefits;
  • Statement of Reasons.
• USA Amended Judgment in Criminal Case, US District Court Form AO 245C (rev 02/18).

Prepare an international certification for a public document with this free Apostille Certificate published by US Federal Court.

• The certificate is issued in accordance with the Convention de La Haye, October 5, 1961.
• Apostille is an additional level of authentication required for certain documents to be recognized and accepted internationally. It is used to authenticate such things as birth and death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce decrees, adoption papers, powers of attorney, etc.
• The word 'apostille' is French for notation.
• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed by filling in the blanks where indicated, printing and signing the document.
• Apostille Certificate, United States District Court Form AO 390.

File an Appearance Bond to secure a defendant's appearance for court proceedings with this US Court Form AO 98.

• This form can be used for any of the following types of bond:
  • personal recognizance bond,
  • unsecured bond,
  • secured bond, secured by cash, real property or other property, or
  • bail bond with a solvent surety.
• If the defendant fails to appear, the security for the bond may be forfeited.
• The defendant and each of the sureties / guarantors must make certain declarations regarding the property securing the bond and must sign the form.
• Agreement to Forfeit Property (Other than Real Property) to Obtain Defendant's Release, United States District Court Form AO 98 (rev 12/11).

Prepare an Appearance Bond for a witness in a court case with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be used in any US District Court.
• The witness agrees to follow all orders of the court, to appear for court proceedings and to comply with all release conditions.
• Appearance Bond, US District Court Form AO 99 (rev. Dec 1/11)

Record the appearance of legal counsel for a party in a court case with this free US District Court form.

• Each attorney who is acting on behalf of a party to the lawsuit must sign and file a copy of the form.
• The form can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Appearance of Counsel, United States District Court Form AO 458 (rev 06/09).

Apply for a search warrant with this downloadable US District Court Form.

• The application must be made by a federal law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government.
• This is a federal court form that can be filed in any District Court by choosing the jurisdiction from the drop-down menu.
• Application for a Search Warrant, US District Court Form AO 106 (rev. 04/10).

Make an application for a tracking warrant with this United States District Court Form AO 102.

• The form can be filed by a federal law enforcement officer or an attorney for the government to seek the authority to install a tracking device to determine the location of a specified person, property or object in relation to commission of a crime or possible illegal activities.
  • Application for Tracking Warrant, US District Court Form AO 102 (01/09).

File an application for a seizure warrant to seize property subject to forfeiture with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF download which can be be filed in any District Court, by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• It must be completed by a federal law enforcement officer or attorney for the government.
• USA Application for Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture, US District Court Form AO 108 (rev. 06/09).

File an application to proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs by completing and filing this long form application.

• The application is made by a party who is unable to prepay the costs of the court proceedings.
• In support of the application, the applicant must supply detailed financial information for themselves and their spouse. For single income reporting, a short form Application Form AO240 may be appropriate.
• Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (long form), United States District Court Form AO 239 (rev 1/1/15).

If you are unable to pay the costs of a District Court proceeding you can apply for relief with this short form Application to Proceed, Form AO 240.

• The applicant must provide financial information for the court to make its determination on whether to grant relief.
• The short form application records income and expenses for one person and does not provide a method for reporting spousal income or expenses. In such cases, the long form AO 239 should be used.
• Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (short form), US District Court Form AO 240 (rev 07/10).

Submit a claim for services and expenses under the Criminal Justice Act with this free Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel form.

• This form is for use by persons who:
  • are financially unable to pay for counsel; and
  • do not wish to waive counsel.
• Legal services and expenses can be entered in the table provided, and the totals will be calculated automatically.
• Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel, United States Court Form CJA 20 (rev 07/17).

Submit a claim for services and expenses under the Criminal Justice Act with this free Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel form for death penalty proceedings.

• This form should be used in all death eligible cases, regardless of whether the death penalty is authorized, not authorized, or de-authorized.
• The form includes detailed instructions on how to complete it, including deadlines for submitting vouchers, criteria for claims for services and expenses, and a list of non-reimbursable items.
• Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court-Appointed Counsel for Death Penalty Proceedings, United States Court Form CJA 30 (eff. Feb 1/12).

Prepare an Arrest Warrant for a person accused of a criminal offense or violation with this US District Court Form AO 442.

• The Warrant is being issued for the arrest of the named person under a filed complaint, indictment, information, probation or supervised release violation petition, or order of the court.
• The personal identifying information provided on page 2 is for purposes of identification by the law enforcement officer executing the warrant and should not be filed in court with the executed warrant unless under seal.
• Arrest Warrant, United States District Court Form AO 442 (rev 11/11).

Prepare an Arrest Warrant for a witness in a civil action with this United States District Court form.

• The Warrant must be executed by an authorized law enforcement officer.
• The information provided in page 2 contains personal identifying information and should not be filed in court with the warrant unless under seal.
• Arrest Warrant for Witness in Civil Action, United States District Court Form AO 445 (rev 11/11).

Prepare an Arrest Warrant for a witness in a grand jury proceeding with this US District Court form.

• The Arrest Warrant is issued under seal. The personal information provided on page 2 is provided for the purposes of identification by the law enforcement officer executing the warrant and is not for public disclosure.
• The warrant is being issued for a witness who was served with a subpoena and has failed to appear.
• Arrest Warrant for Witness in Grand Jury Proceeding, United States District Court Form AO 444 (rev 11/11).

Obtain an Arrest Warrant for a witness or material witness who failed to appear to testify in a pending criminal case with this US District Court Form AO443.

• The witness must either:
  • have been served with a subpoena to appear and failed to do so, or
  • be a material witness for which proceedings are necessary under 18 U.S.C. S. 3144.
• The information provided in page 2 contains personal identifying information and should not be filed in court with the warrant unless under seal. 
• Arrest Warrant for Witness or Material Witness in Pending Criminal Case, United States District Court Form AO 443 (rev 11/11).

Transfer a judgment obtained in a civil lawsuit in the U.S. with this Assignment of Unsatisfied Judgment form.

• This form can be used to sign over all or part of the amount of the judgment.
• As consideration for the assignment, the assignee agrees to pay any expenses incurred in collecting the judgment amount.
• If the assignee is not able to collect the judgment within 1 year after the assignment, the assignor may request that the assignee transfer the judgment back to the assignor.
• To get your copy of the form, add it to your cart and check out via our secure server. You can then download it in MS Word format.

Submit an Attendance and Transcripts record for a US court reporter with this free downloadable form.

• This is a two-part form. The first part is Form AO 40A, the record of attendance and transcripts. The second part is a set of detailed instructions on how the form must be completed.
• Form AO 40A is used to record all time spent recording proceedings, and all transcripts requested by the parties, as well as transcripts to the court without charge, and transcript pages backlogged.
• Attendance and Transcripts record for United States court reporters, US District Court Form AO 40A (rev Mar 1/15).

File an attendance report for a federal court reporter with this free Attendance Ledger Form AO 38.

• This is a two-part downloadable PDF, consisting of the attendance ledger form itself and a set of instructions on how to fill in the information requested.
• The form will calculate the totals prior to printing.
• Attendance Ledger for court reporters, United States District Court Form AO 38 (rev 12/15).

Order an audio recording of all or portions of a legal proceeding in a US court with this Form AO 436.

• The form can be used to order audio recordings from criminal, civil, appeal and non-appeal cases, bankruptcy and other actions.
• The order form includes instructions on how to complete each section, as well as general guidelines for submitting the order.
• Audio Recording Order, US Courts Form AO 436 (rev 04/13).

Prepare a Request and Authorization and Voucher for payment of a transcript under the Criminal Justice Act with this free US Courts form.

• This is a downloadable fillable PDF form.
• The form can only be used by or on behalf of claimants who are financially eligible under the CJA. The claimant's attorney must certify that payment has not been solicited from any other source.
• If authorized, the transcript services will be provided at the expense of the federal government.
• Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript, United States Court Form CJA 24 (rev 01/08).

Prepare a Bail Information Sheet for a defendant in a criminal case with this free US District Court form.

• This filllable PDF form can be used in any District Court in the United States, by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The form may only be filed in court if redacted or under seal, in accordance with Fed. R. Crim. P. 49.1.
• Bail Information Sheet, United States District Court Form AO 100A (rev. 01/09).

Prepare a Bill of Costs for court fees and disbursements incurred in a lawsuit with this free US District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in on the computer and printed. Choose the appropriate District Court jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The totals will be automatically calculated as you enter the amounts into the form.
• Bill of Costs, United States District Court Form AO 133 (rev 12/09).

File a petition with California Superior Court to get a prisoner released from custody with this Petition for Writ of Habeus Corpus.

• The form contains instructions on how it should be completed and filed. You should read those instructions carefully before completing it.
• This is a free download in PDF format.
• The form is approved by the Judicial Council of California under Rule 8.380 of the California Rules of Court.
• Petition for Writ of Habeus Corpus California Form MC-275 Rev. Jan 1, 2017.

Prepare a Cover Sheet for a civil action with this free US Courts form.

• This is a fillable PDF form which can be completed on your computer and printed.
• A Cover Sheet must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court for each civil complaint filed, for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet.
• Civil Cover Sheet, United States Courts Form JS 44 (rev 06/17).
• Download the form directly from the USCourts.gov website by clicking the link.

Get a certified copy of a judgment to be registered in another district with this free US District Court form.

• The Certification must be made by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Court.
• It can be used in any District Court by filling in the jurisdiction where indicated.
• This is a fillable PDF form - Clerk's Certification of Judgment to be Registered in Another District, United States District Court Form AO 451 (rev 12/1/12).

Move a criminal case to another jurisdiction with this free Commitment to Another District form provided by US District Court.

• The judge hearing the case orders the defendant to be transported by a US marshal to the other district and deliver them to an officer authorized to receive them.
• The marshal/officer and the court clerk in the receiving district are given instructions to ensure that the case can be scheduled for prompt hearing and that the documents and bail are transmitted.
• Commitment to Another District, United States District Court Form AO 94 (rev. 06/09).

File a Complaint of Judicial Misconduct or Disability against a federal court judge with this free online form.

• The form must be completed in accordance with the Rules for Judicial-Conduct and Judicial-Disability Proceedings.
• The complaint form includes instructions for submitting it to the clerk of the court.
• Complaint of Judicial Misconduct or Disability, United States District Court Form AO 310 (03/16).

Get the consent of a defendant in a misdemeanor case to proceed before a magistrate judge with this free US District Court form.

• The defendant consents to being tried by a magistrate judge, and waives his/her rights to trial, judgment, and sentencing by a US district judge.
• The waiver of right to trial must also be signed by a government representative, and the form must be approved by a magistrate judge.
• Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge in Misdemeanor Case, United States District Court Form AO 86A (rev. 01/09).

Prepare a Case Information Record for a Federal Court case with this free District Court Form AO 430.

• This is a downloadable PDF form for use by court reporters.
• The form sets out the names of all persons involved, including presiding judge, officials, plaintiffs and defendants, and attorneys for all parties to the case.
• USA Case Information Record, United States District Court Form AO 430 (rev 04/13).

Order transcripts of the proceedings in a court case with this free United States Courts form.

• The PDF form can be downloaded from the USCourts website via the link provided.
• The Order form contains instructions for completing and submitting the form and information on remitting payment and delivery times.
• Court Transcript Order, United States District Court Form AO 435.

File a criminal complaint with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in and printed.
• You can fill in the details of the complaint on the form and attach additional sheets if necessary.
• Criminal Complaint, US District Court Form AO 91, revised 11/11.

Get a Detention Order to keep a defendant in custody pending trial with this free US District Court form.

• The purpose of this Order is to detain in custody a violent offender who is charged with a serious offense and who may flee or pose a danger to the community if released.
• The basis for the Order is presented in Part II, which outlines the findings of fact and law as to presumptions under 18 U.S.C. s. 3142(e).
• The magistrate judge's analysis, conclusion and statement of reasons is set out in Part III.
• Detention Order Pending Trial, United States District Court Form AO 472 (rev 11/16).

Obtain an Order to reinstate a defendant drug offender's federal benefits with this free US District Court form.

• The Order would be issued after the defendant has successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program, or has otherwise been rehabilitated.
• Order for Drug Offender's Reinstatement of Federal Benefits, United States District Court Form AO 249 (rev 01/09).

Use this US Courts Form CJA 31 to obtain investigative, expert and other services for a defendant in a death penalty proceeding.

• The form should be used for all death eligible cases, regardless of whether the death penalty is authorized, not authorized or de-authorized.
• The form includes detailed instructions as to completing the form, CJA guidelines with respect to making ex parte requests, and a breakdown of criteria for claims for services and expenses.
• Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services - Death Penalty Proceedings, United States Court Form CJA 31 (rev 08/12).

File a list of exhibits and witnesses in a court case with this free US District Court form.

• This is a fillable PDF form which can be completed online and filed in any District Court.
• Exhibit and Witness List, United States District Court Form AO 187 (rev 7/87).

If you have a long list of exhibits and witnesses in a court case, you can add a schedule to your Exhibit and Witness List with this free Form AO 187A.

• This is a fillable PDF form which can be completed online and filed in any US District Court.
• The Continuation form is a schedule to your original Form AO 187 Exhibit and Witness List.
• Exhibit and Witness List Continuation, United States District Court Form AO 187A (rev 7/87).

This Financial Affidavit must be submitted in support of a request in a US federal court for attorney, expert, or other court services without payment of a fee for those services.

• The Affidavit can be used in a case in District Court, Court of Appeals or other court in the US Courts system.
• The applicant must provide answers regarding income, employment, assets, dependents and debt.
• The answers given must be truthful in all respects and carry a penalty of perjury to the same extent as if those answers were given in court.
• This is a fillable PDF form with calculation fields.
• Financial Affidavit in Support of Request for Attorney, Expert or other Court Services Without Payment of Fee, United States Court Form CJA 23 (rev 11/11).

Request a copy of a financial disclosure report filed by a judicial officer or employee with this free US Courts Form AO 10A.

• The request is made in accordance with section 105 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• The information in the reports cannot be used for any unlawful or commercial purpose, or for the solicitation of money.
• Request for Examination of Report Filed by Judicial Officer or Judicial Employee, United States District Court Form AO 10A (rev 03/17).

Prepare an invoice for transcripts of the proceedings in a court case with this free US District Court form for court reporters.

• This is a downloadable PDF form with calculation fields which will populate with the amounts as the form is filled in.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Invoice for Court Case Transcripts, United States District Court Form AO 44 (rev 07/15).

File a judgment in a civil action with this free United States District Court form.

• The form contains several options for judgment:
  • The first option is for damages plus interest plus costs.
  • The second option is for dismissal on the merits, with the plaintiff recovering nothing.
  • The third option can be filled in.
• The form must be signed by the clerk or deputy clerk of the District Court.
• USA Judgment in Civil Action, Form AO 450 (rev 11/11).

File a judgment against a defendant in a criminal case with this United States District Court form.

The form contains the following sections:

• Sheet 1, Judgment,
• Sheet 1A, Additional Counts of Conviction,
• Sheet 2 and 2A, Imprisonment and Additional Imprisonment Terms,
• Sheets 3 to 3D, Supervised Release, Additional Supervised Release Terms, Additional Standard Conditions of Supervision, Special Conditions of Supervision,
• Sheets 4 to 4D, Probation, Standard Conditions of Probation, Additional Probation Terms, Additional Standard Conditions of Supervision, Special Conditions of Supervision,
• Sheets 5 to 5B , Criminal Monetary Penalties, Additional Terms for Criminal Monetary Penalties, Additional Restitution Payees,
• Sheets 6 to 6B, Schedule of Payments, Additional Defendants and Co-Defendants Held Joint and Several, Additional Forfeited Property,
• Sheet 7, Denial of Federal Benefits,
• Attachment - Statement of Reasons.

USA Judgment in Criminal Case, US District Court Form AO 245B (rev. 09/17).

Issue a judgment in a criminal case against organizational defendants with this US District Court Form AO 245E.

The form contains the following sections:

• Sheet 1, Judgment,
• Sheet 1A, Additional Counts of Conviction,
• Sheets 2 to 2C, Probation,
• Sheets 3 to 3B, Criminal Monetary Penalties,
• Sheets 4 to 4B, Schedule of Payments,
• Attachment A, Statement of Reasons,
• Attachment B, Additional Findings and Guideline Application Changes,
• Attachment C, Additional Reasons for Departure from Guideline Range.

USA Judgment in Criminal Case for Organizational Defendants, US District Court Form AO 245E (rev 12/03)

Form AO245D, Judgment in a Criminal Case (for Revocation of Probation or Supervised Release) issued by the District Court in which the case was heard.

• The form contains the following sections:
  
  • Sheet 1 and 1A - Judgment and Additional Violations
  • Sheet 2 and 2A - Imprisonment and Additional Imprisonment Terms
  • Sheet 3 through 3D - Supervised Release, Standard Conditions of Supervision, Additional Supervised Release Terms, Additional Standard Conditions, Special Conditions of Supervision
  • Sheet 4 through 4D - Probation, Standard Conditions of Supervision, Additional Probation Terms, Additional Standard Conditions, Special Conditions of Supervision
  • Sheet 5 through 5B - Criminal Monetary Penalties, Additional Terms
  • Sheet 6 through 6B - Schedule of Payments, Additional Defendants Held Joint and Several, Additional Forfeited Property
  • Personal Identification Attachment (not for public disclosure).
• Judgment in a Criminal Case for Revocations, United States District Court Form AO 245D (rev 02/18).

Keep track of the progress of a court action with this Litigation File Progress Checklist for USA legal actions.

• The checklist tracks:
  • steps already completed in the lawsuit,
  • filing and service of documents, and
  • next steps to be taken in the action.
• Intended to be used in the United States.
• Available in MS Word format.

Prepare a log of proceedings electronically recorded by a US federal court reporter with this free US District Court form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed by filling in the online form and hitting the Print button.
• It can be used in any District Court in the country by indicating the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Log of Proceedings Electronically Recorded, United States District Court Form AO 431 (rev 04/13).

File a motion to vacate or set aside a sentence under 28 U.S.C. S. 2255 with this free US District Court Form AO243.

• The form can only be filed by a person who is serving a sentence under a conviction in a federal court and who is seeking relief from the conviction, to either vacate, set aside, or correct the sentence.
• The Motion must be filed in the District Court in which the sentence was entered.
• The form contains instructions on how to prepare, complete and submit the document.
• Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct a Sentence by a Person in Federal Custody, United States District Court Form AO 243 (rev 09/17).

Prepare a Notice of Excuse to excuse a juror from jury duty with this free US District Court form.

• The form is issued by the Clerk of the Court.
• The Clerk can indicate on the form that:
  • The juror will not be required to report for jury duty.
  • The juror is excused.
  • The juror will be temporarily excused.
  • The juror's request to be excused has not been granted.
• USA Notice of Excuse, United States District Court Form AO 223 (rev 3/94).

Give notice of a lawsuit and request a waiver of service of a summons and complaint with this free US District Court form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed on your computer and printed.
• The Notice must be accompanied by two copies of a Waiver of Service of a Summons, under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons, United States District Court Form AO 398 (rev 01/09).

If all parties consent, you can refer a dispositive motion to a magistrate judge by filing this free US District Court form.

• The types of motions that are generally referred to a magistrate judge are motions to dismiss the suit and motions for summary judgment.
• This free PDF form can be filled in on the computer, printed and then filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Notice, Consent, and Reference of Dispositive Motion to Magistrate Judge, United States District Court Form AO 85A (rev. 02/17).

Refer a civil action to a magistrate judge by filing this Notice, Consent, and Reference of Civil Action to Magistrate Judge with the appropriate District Court.

• The magistrate judge can conduct the proceedings and order entry of a final judgment, which can then be appealed directly to the U.S. court of appeals.
• All parties must voluntarily consent to having the action referred to the magistrate judge.
• Notice, Consent, and Reference of Civil Action to Magistrate Judge, United States District Court Form AO 85 (rev Feb 1/17).

Obtain an Order directing the probation office to conduct a presentence investigation and report on a defendant with this District Court Form AO 246B.

• The probation officer must provide the report to legal counsel for both sides at least 35 days before sentencing.
• The attorneys then have 14 days to file any objections.
• At least 7 days before sentencing, the probation officer must submit the final report to the court.
• Order for Presentence Investigation and Report, United States District Court Form AO 246B (rev 01/09).

Obtain an Order of Discharge and Dismissal for a defendant under 18 U.S.C. s.3607(a) with this free District Court form.

• The Order discharges the defendant from probation, and dismissing the proceedings without a judgment of conviction.
• The Order can include a direction that the official records be expunged for a defendant under the age of 21 at the time the offense was committed.
• Order of Discharge and Dismissal, United States District Court Form AO 246A (rev 01/09).

Obtain an Order for assistance in executing a tracking warrant with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filed in any US District Court.
• The Order is given under seal and directs that the party or parties named render assistance and/or provide facilities to assist in the execution of a tracking warrant.
• Order Requiring Assistance in Executing a Tracking Warrant, US District Court Form AO 103 (01/09).

Obtain an Order requiring a defendant to appear in the district where charges are pending against him/her and transferring bail by completing and submitting this US District Court Form AO 467.

• This is a downloadable PDF form issued by USCourts.gov.
• The judge orders the defendant to appear at the appointed place and time and the court clerk is ordered to transfer any bail that has been deposited.
• Order Requiring Defendant to Appear in District Where Charges are Pending and Transferring Bail, United States District Court Form AO 467 (rev 01/09).

Obtain an Order to schedule a detention hearing for a defendant in custody with this free US Courts form.

• The Order sets down the time, date and place of the detention hearing, and orders the defendant to be detained in custody until the hearing.
• This is a free PDF form that can be filed in any District Court in the country.
• Order Scheduling a Detention Hearing, United States District Court Form AO 470 (rev Jan 1/09).

Obtain an order setting out the conditions of a defendant's release with this free US District Court form.

• This form is for criminal cases heard in any United States District Court.
• Order Setting Conditions of Release, US Court Form AO 199A (rev 12/11).

Use this free form to obtain an Order under the Criminal Justice Act terminating appointment of counsel and/or authorizing distribution of a defendant's available private funds.

• The Order terminates the appointment of court-appointed counsel for a defendant who was previously deemed to be financially eligible under the CJA.
• The judge can also authorize or direct that payment for court services be made by or on behalf of the defendant from available private funds.
• Download the form directly from the USCourts.gov website by clicking the link.

Get an order to detain a defendant in custody temporarily under 18 U.S.C. S. 3142(d) with this free US District Court form.

• The Order is intended for a defendant who is not a US citizen or legal resident or who may flee or pose a danger to the community if released.
• The form can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.

Order to Detain Defendant Temporarily Under 18 U.S.C. S. 3142(d), United States District Court Form AO 471 (rev 01/09).

Use this Form AO 240A to obtain an Order to proceed to file a complaint and issue a summons without prepaying fees or costs.

• This free PDF form can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The Order is being sought by an applicant seeking financial relief under 28 U.S.C. § 1915.
• The form contains options for the judge to indicate that the Order is either granted, granted conditionally, or denied for specified reasons.
• Order to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs, United States District Court Form AO 240A (rev 01/09).

Petition the Court to have a prisoner released from custody with this Petition for Writ of Habeus Corpus under 28 U.S.C. S, 2254.

• The form contains instructions on how to complete and file it.
• This Petition can also be used to challenge a state judgment that imposes a sentence to be served in future.
• Petition for Relief from Conviction or Sentence by a Person in State Custody (Petition under 28 U.S.C. S. 2254 for a Writ of Habeus Corpus), United States District Court Form AO 241-0, (rev. 09/17).

Obtain a Probation Order for a defendant under 18 U.S.C. s. 3607(a) with this free US District Court form.

• The following items are attached to the Probation Order:
  • Mandatory Conditions
  • Standard Conditions of Supervision
  • Additional Supervision Conditions
  • Schedule of Payments
  • Additional Defendants and Co-Defendants Held Joint and Several
  • Additional Forfeited Property
• Probation Order under 18 USC s. 3607, United States District Court Form AO 246 (rev 04/17).

File a record of the number of grand jurors concurring in an indictment in a criminal case with this free US District Court form.

• The form must be signed by the foreperson of the grand jury.
• This is a free PDF form which can be filed in any District Court in the country. A list of all jurisdictions can be accessed through a drop down menu.
• Record of Number of Grand Jurors Concurring in Indictment, United States District Court Form AO 190 (rev 01/09).

File a report of the grand failure to concur in an indictment in a criminal case with this free US District Court form.

• This easy-to-use PDF form is to be signed by the jury foreperson and simply sets out that the jury could not concur in finding an indictment.
• Report of Grand Jury's Failure to Concur in Indictment, United States District Court Form AO 191 (rev 01/09).

Notify the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of a filing or determination in an action regarding a patent or trademark with this free District Court form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed by filling in the blanks and printing it.
• The Patent and Trademark Office must be informed when an action is commenced, each time a filing is made, and when the action is terminated.
• Report on Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding Patent or Trademark, United States District Court Form AO 120 (rev 08/10).

US District Court Form AO 224 is issued by the Clerk of the Court to a juror who wishes to be excused from jury duty.

• The Office of the Clerk is requesting that the juror submit the request to the Court along with the reasons they wish to be excused.
• If the reasons are because of medical conditions, a letter from the juror's doctor must be submitted.
• USA Request for Excuse, United States District Court Form AO 224 (rev 3/94).

File a Statement of Earnings for a court reporter with this free United States Federal Court form.

• There are two separate forms to download. One is the Statement of Earnings form and the other is the Instructions for completing the Statement.
• A Form 40B must be completed each year by all official staff, temporary and combined-position court reports, except for those serving on a contractual basis or from time to time on a "when-actually-employed" basis.
• The form must be completed and submitted prior to April 15 in each earnings year.
• Statement of Earnings of United States Court Reporters, District Court Form AO 40B (rev Dec 1/16).

Prepare a Statement of a parolee or mandatory releasee concerning the appointment of counsel under the Criminal Justice Act with this free US Federal Court form.

• The parolee or releasee must specify whether or not he/she wants to apply to the court for appointment of counsel. If so, he/she must provide financial information to support the application.
• The information provided must be truthful. Making a false statement is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
• USA Statement of Parolee or Mandatory Releasee Concerning Appointment of Counsel under the Criminal Justice Act, United States District Court Form CJA 22 (9/76).

Prepare a Subpoena for a party to attend and testify at a hearing or trial in a civil action with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in and printed.
• It can be used in any District Court, by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The person is also directed to bring certain documents, information or other relevant items (if any) to the hearing / trial.
• Subpoena to Appear in Civil Action, US District Court Form AO 88 (rev. 02/14).

Prepare a Subpoena for a party to produce documents, information, or objects or to permit inspection of premises in a civil action with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in and printed. Choose the appropriate District Court from the drop down menu.
• The form can be used to demand production of documents or other relevant items and/or to permit an inspection of a designated premises in connection with a civil lawsuit.
• Subpoena to Produce Documents, US District Court Form AO 88B (rev. 02/14).

Prepare a Subpoena for a party to testify at a deposition in a civil action with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in and printed for filing.
• It can be used in any District Court in the United States. Just choose the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Subpoena to Testify at Deposition in a Civil Action, US District Court Form AO 88A (rev. 06/09).

Prepare a Subpoena for a party to testify at a deposition in a criminal case with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filed in any US District Court, by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Subpoena to Testify at Deposition in a Criminal Case, US District Court Form AO 90.
• To download the free form directly from the US Courts website, click the download link.
• For use only within the United States.

Prepare a Subpoena for a party to testify at a hearing or trial in a criminal case with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which can be filled in and printed. It can be used in any District Court, by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The person is directed to appear and to bring with them certain documents, information and other items which are relevant to the case.
• Subpoena to Testify at Hearing or Trial in Criminal Case, US District Court Form AO 89 (rev. 08/09).

Issue a Subpoena for a party to testify before a grand jury with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free PDF form which includes a Proof of Service form to be completed by the process server.
• Subpoena to Testify Before a Grand Jury, US District Court Form AO 110 (rev 06/09).

Replace legal counsel in a Federal Court case with this free Substitution of Attorney form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed on your computer and printed.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• The change of attorney is subject to approval by the court.
• Substitution of Attorney, United States District Court Form AO 154 (10/03).

Issue a summons to order an appearance in a civil action with this United States District Court form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed by filling in the blanks and printing it.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Summons in a Civil Action, United States District Court Form AO 440 (rev  06/12).

Issue a summons to order an appearance in a criminal case with this United States District Court form.

• This is a free fillable PDF form. The second page contains information for service of the Summons, and a Proof of Service form.
• Due to privacy concerns, page 2 should not be filed in court with the summons unless under seal.
• Summons in a Criminal Case, US District Court Form AO 83 (rev. 06/09).

Issue a summons to order an appearance in a third party complaint with this United States District Court form.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed by filling in the blanks and printing it.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Summons to Appear on a Third Party Complaint, United States District Court Form AO 441 (rev 07/10).

Issue a summons to a jury candidate who has failed to complete and return the juror qualification form with this United States District Court form.

• The Summons can be filed in any District Court.
• All jury candidates are required by law to file a completed qualification form.
• Summons to Appear to Complete Juror Qualification Form, US District Court Form AO 205 (rev. 08/09).

When you act as a juror, you must provide your social security number to the District Court using this Form AO 229S.

• The Federal Judiciary is required to file an information return with the IRS for any juror who is paid $600 or more in juror attendance fees during a calendar year.
• Because of that requirement, each juror is asked to provide his or her social security number so that it is on file with the Court in the event an information return needs to be filed.
• Supplemental Juror Information, US District Court Form AO 229S (rev 2/11).

Prepare an information sheet for a surety who is putting up security in a criminal case with this United States District Court form.

• If there is more than one surety involved, you must prepare a separate information sheet for each surety.
• This is a free PDF form which can be filed in any District Court by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Surety Information Sheet, US District Court Form AO 100B, rev. Dec 1/09.

Prepare a Tracking Warrant for a person suspected of criminal activity with this United States District Court form.

• The warrant commands the receiving law enforcement officer to execute the terms of the warrant within 10 days from the date the warrant is issued and to continue to use the tracking device for a period of no later than 45 days from the date of issue.
• Within 10 calendar days after the use of the tracking device has ended, the officer must return the device to the Court and serve a copy of the warrant on the person who was, or whose property was, tracked.
• USA Tracking Warrant, US District Court Form AO 104 (07/16).

Prepare a ledger of transcript orders and collections for US federal court reporters with this free form published by the Administrative Office.

• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed on your computer and printed.
• A separate ledger should be maintained for official and private work.
• Transcript Orders and Collections Ledger, United States District Court Form AO 39 (rev 11/08).

File a Waiver of an indictment with this free US District Court form.

• This Waiver form is to be signed by a defendant who has been charged with offenses punishable by more than one year of imprisonment.
• The defendant waives the right to prosecution by indictment and agrees to prosecution by information.
• Waiver of an Indictment, United States District Court Form AO 455 (rev 01/09).

File a waiver of a defendant's right to a preliminary hearing on criminal charges or parole violation with this free US District Courts form.

• The form must be signed by the defendant and the defendant's attorney. The defendant acknowledges having been informed of his/her right to a preliminary hearing.
• The Waiver can be filed in any District Court in the country by selecting the appropriate option in the pull-down menu.
• Download the form directly from the USCourts.gov website by clicking the link.

File a Waiver of a hearing under Rule 32.1 with this free US District Court form.

• This form is to be used if you have been charged in another district with violating probation or release conditions.
• The Waiver form explains the rights that you have, and allows you to choose the ones you are waiving by clicking on the appropriate check boxes.
• You also consent to the issuance of an order requiring you to appear in the district where the charges are being laid.
• Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing (Violation of Probation or Supervised Release), United States District Court Form AO 466 (rev 01/09).

Use this free Form AO 466A to file a waiver of a defendant's rights under Rule 5 and 5.1 for a complaint or indictment brought in another district.

• The Waiver form explains the defendant's rights under the Rules:
• • right to retain counsel or request assignment of counsel,
  • right to an identity hearing,
  • right to production of the warrant,
  • right to a preliminary hearing,
  • right to a hearing on any motion for detention,
  • right to request a transfer of the proceedings.
• The defendant has the option to waive their right as to:
  • an identity hearing and production of the warrant,
  • a preliminary hearing,
  • a detention hearing,
  • an identity hearing, production of the judgment, warrant and warrant application, and any preliminary or detention hearing in the defendant's district. The defendant can request that a preliminary and/or detention hearing be held in the prosecuting district.
• The defendant must also consent to the issuance of an order requiring them to appear in the district where the charges are being laid.
• Waiver of Rule 5 and 5.1 Hearings (Complaint or Indictment), US District Court Form AO 466A (rev 12/17).

Obtain a Waiver of Service of a summons and complaint with this free US District Court form.

• The waiver is in accordance with Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• This is a downloadable PDF form which can be completed on your computer and printed.
• It can be filed in any District Court in the country, just by choosing the appropriate jurisdiction in the drop down menu.
• Waiver of Service of Summons, United States District Court Form AO 399 (01/09).

Prepare a Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture in a criminal case with this free US District Court form.

• The property in question has been used to secure the release of a defendant.
• The law enforcement officer executing the warrant within 14 days of the date the warrant is issued.
• USA Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture, United States District Court Form AO 109 (rev 11/13).

Petition the State of West Virginia to have a prisoner released from custody with this Petition for Writ of Habeus Corpus.

• The Petition is made under W. Va. Code Sec. 53-4A-1.
• This is a free download in PDF format. West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Form.

Apply for financial relief for a habeus corpus petition in West Virginia with this Post Conviction Habeus Corpus Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis.

• The Application includes the required Affidavit which must accompany the application.
• This form is only to be used by petitioners who are unable to pay the cost of proceedings and are seeking relief.
• The application is made under W. Va. Code Sec. 53-4A-1, et seq.
• West Virginia Post Conviction Habeus Corpus Application and Affidavit Forms, available in PDF format.