Second or Successive Motions

Rules Governing Section 2255 Proceedings for the U.S. District Courts

Rule: 9

Jurisdiction: US

Bluebook Citation: § 2255 R. 9

Before presenting a second or successive motion, the moving party must obtain an order from the appropriate court of appeals (12) RULES GOVERNING SECTION 2254 CASES AND SECTION 2255 PROCEEDINGS authorizing the district court to consider the motion, as required by 28 U.S.C. § 2255, para. 8.

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