# Fed. R. App. P. 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; Title

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## Section

- **Citation:** Fed. R. App. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; Title
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure > Rule 1

## Text

(a) Scope of Rules. (1) These rules govern procedure in the United States courts of appeals. (2) When these rules provide for filing a motion or other document in the district court, the procedure must comply with the practice of the district court.

(b) Definition. In these rules, ’state’ 1 includes the District of Columbia and any United States commonwealth or territory.

(c) Title. These rules are to be known as the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

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