28 U.S.C. § 2072 : US Code - Section 2072: Rules of procedure and evidence; power to prescribe

Search 28 U.S.C. § 2072 : US Code - Section 2072: Rules of procedure and evidence; power to prescribe

(a) The Supreme Court shall have the power to prescribe general
rules of practice and procedure and rules of evidence for cases in
the United States district courts (including proceedings before
magistrate judges thereof) and courts of appeals.
(b) Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify any
substantive right. All laws in conflict with such rules shall be of
no further force or effect after such rules have taken effect.
(c) Such rules may define when a ruling of a district court is
final for the purposes of appeal under section 1291 of this title.