The Motion

(a) Applying for Relief. The application must be in the form of a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct the sentence. (b) Form. The motion must: (8) RULES GOVERNING SECTION 2254 CASES AND SECTION 2255 PROCEEDINGS (1) specify all the grounds for relief available to the moving party; (2) state the facts supporting each ground; (3) state the relief requested; (4) be printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten; and (5) be signed under penalty of perjury by the movant or by a person authorized to sign it for the movant. (c) Standard Form. The motion must substantially follow either the form appended to these rules or a form prescribed by a local district-court rule. The clerk must make forms available to moving parties without charge. (d) Separate Motions for Separate Judgments. A moving party who seeks relief from more than one judgment must file a separate motion covering each judgment.