US · rules
3d Cir. L.A.R. 31.3
Supplemental Pro Se Briefs Prohibited
Except in cases in which counsel has filed a motion under L.A.R. 109.2 to withdraw
under Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), parties represented by counsel may not file a
brief pro se. If a party sends a pro se brief to the court, the clerk will forward the brief to the
party’s attorney of record, with notice to the pro se party. Counsel may choose to include the
arguments in his or her brief or may in the unusual case file a motion to file a supplemental brief,
if appropriate.
Source: None
Cross-references: Pro se motions and other documents are governed by L.A.R. 27.8
Committee Comments: Rule 31.3 was added in 2002 and is intended to establish a uniform
policy of dealing with pro se briefs from parties who are
represented by counsel. SeeMartinez v. Court of Appeal of Cal.
528 U.S. 152 (2000)(no right to self-representation on appeal).
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