Pleading Special Matters

(a) All persons applying or petitioning for release from custody under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 or 28 U.S.C. § 2254, or moving under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 to challenge a sentence imposed by this Court, must file their application, petition, or motion with the Clerk using forms available from the Court. The Clerk will provide the forms and directions for their preparation without charge. (b) When an application for release from custody is filed, the respondent is not required to file an answer or respond to the application unless directed by the Court. The Court may apply any of the Rules Governing 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts to applications for release from custody under 28 U.S.C. § 2241.

(c) Prisoners appearing pro se who commence an action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for deprivations of federal rights by persons acting under color of state law must file the complaint with the Clerk using the form available from the Court. The Clerk will provide the forms and directions for their preparation without charge.