Briefing Schedule (a) Schedule. Unless the Judge summarily dismisses the petition under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases, the schedule and procedure set forth in this Rule shall apply, subje
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Cross Reference See Civil L.R. 6 “Time.” (b) Answer to Petition. After the Court orders a response to the petition, within 60 days of service of a noncapital petition, the respondent shall serve and file: (1) An answer to the petition with accompanying points and authorities; (2) The matters defined in Rule 5 of the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases; (3) Portions of the trial and appellate record that are relevant to a determination of the issues presented by the petition which have not been previously filed; and (4) Certificate of service, pursuant to Civil L.R. 5-5. (c) Traverse. Within 30 days after the respondent has filed the answer, the petitioner may serve and file a traverse.
USDC Habeas Corpus Local Rules – Revised July 2, 2012 HAB-2