US · rules
D.C. Cir. R. 42
Voluntary Dismissal in a Criminal Case
In a criminal case, counsel must submit a motion to the court requesting dismissal, with service
on opposing counsel. If the appellant was the defendant in district court, the motion must be
accompanied by an affidavit from the appellant, stating that the appellant has been fully informed of
the circumstances of the case and of the consequences of a dismissal, and wishes to dismiss the
appeal. The affidavit must also recite the appellant’s satisfaction with the services of counsel.
See Circuit Rule 27(f) (Dispositive Motions).
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