11th Cir. R. 40-3

The form of a petition for panel rehearing is governed by FRAP 32(c)(2).

A petition for en banc consideration shall be bound in a white cover titled “Petition for Rehearing

(or Hearing) En Banc.” A petition for en banc consideration shall contain the following items in this

sequence:

(a) a cover page as described in 11th Cir. R. 28-1(a);

(b) where the party petitioning for en banc consideration is represented by counsel, one

or both of the following statements of counsel as applicable:

I express a belief, based on a reasoned and studied professional judgment, that the

panel decision is contrary to the following decision(s) of the Supreme Court of the

United States or the precedents of this circuit and that consideration by the full court

is necessary to secure and maintain uniformity of decisions in this court: [cite

specifically the case or cases]

I express a belief, based on a reasoned and studied professional judgment, that this appeal

involves one or more questions of exceptional importance: [set forth each question in one

sentence]

/s/

ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR

(c) table of contents and citations;

(d) statement of the issue(s) asserted to merit en banc consideration;

(e) statement of the course of proceedings and disposition of the case;

(f) statement of any facts necessary to argument of the issues;

(g) argument and authorities. These shall concern only the issues and shall address

specifically not only their merit but why they are contended to be worthy of en banc

consideration;

(h) conclusion; and

(i) certificate of service, if required by FRAP 25(d).