Petitions to Stay Execution of State Court Judgments

(A) A plaintiff who seeks a stay of enforcement of a state court judgment or order must attach to the petition a (1) copy of the relevant state court opinion and judgment; (2) a statement whether the same plaintiff has previously sought and been denied relief arising out of the same matter from this court or from any other federal court; and (3) the reasons for denying relief given by any court that has considered the matter and denied it, or, if reasons for the ruling were not given in a written opinion, a copy of the relevant portions of any transcript. 29 (B) (C) If any issue is raised that was not previously raised or has not been fully exhausted in state court, the petition must state the reasons why such action was not taken. This court must separately address each issue raised by the petition. [Amended February 1, 2011]