Rule 63 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 63 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Judge’s Inability to Proceed. It is under Title VII (Judgment) of the Rules.

If a judge conducting a hearing or trial is unable to proceed, any other judge may proceed upon certifying familiarity with the record and determining that the case may be completed without prejudice to the parties. In a hearing or a nonjury trial, the successor judge must, at a party’s request, recall any witness whose testimony is material and disputed and who is available to testify again without undue burden. The successor judge may also recall any other witness.