US · rules
4th Cir. R. 42
Voluntary Dismissals
In civil cases, the stipulation of dismissal or motion for voluntary dismissal may be signed by
counsel. In criminal cases, however, the agreement or motion must be signed or consented to by the
individual party appellant personally or counsel must file a statement setting forth the basis for
counsel's understanding that the appellant wishes to dismiss the appeal and the efforts made to
obtain the appellant's written consent. Counsel must serve a copy of this statement on appellant.
History
Former I.O.P. 42.1 amended and redesignated Local Rule 42 December 1, 1995.
Provenance
- Source
- uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- 2026-09-18
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