US · rules
9th Cir. R. 21-5
PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3771(D)(3)
A petition for writ of mandamus filed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3771(d)(3) shall bear the caption
“PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3771(d)(3).” Before
filing such a petition, the petitioner’s counsel, or the petitioner if appearing pro se, must notify
the motions unit of the Court of Appeals that such a petition will be filed, and must make
arrangements for the filing and immediate service of the petition on the relevant parties. Such
notification must be by telephone (415/355-8020 or 8000). The real party in interest must
telephonically notify the Court when it becomes aware of the filing of the petition. (Rev. 1/1/07)
History
CIRCUIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTE TO RULE 21 -5 A failure to notify this Court ahead of time that such a filing is being made will adversely affect this Court’s ability to decide any such petition with 72 hours of filing as contemplated by the statute. (Rev. 1/1/07) Cross Reference: • Circuit Rule 27-3. Emergency Motions on page 99 FRAP 22 TITLE VI. Habeas Corpus; Proceedings In Forma Pauperis
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- 2026-09-18
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