Actions Brought by Incarcerated Persons

(a) Use of Forms. Petitions for writs of habeas corpus, motions to vacate sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255, and civil rights complaints pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 or Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), by persons in state or federal custody, shall be on forms provided by the clerk of this court upon request. Failure to use said forms or to supply the court with the equivalent information required by the forms will result in the pleading being ordered stricken. (b) Submission to the Court Clerk.

If tendered for filing by mail, petitions, motions, or complaints shall be addressed to the clerk of the court at an address designated by the clerk. (c) Responsive Pleading. The filing of such petition, motion, or complaint shall not require an answer or other responsive pleading unless the court orders otherwise.