RELEASE IN CRIMINAL CASES

9.1 Appeals of Orders Relating to Release or Detention; Release Before Judgment of Conviction (a) An appeal from an order granting or denying release from custody with or without bail or for detention of a defendant prior to judgment of conviction must be by motion filed either concurrently with or promptly after filing a notice of appeal. The movant must set forth in the body of the motion the applicable facts and law and attach a copy of the reasons given by the district court for its order. The opposing party may file a response within 5 days after service of the motion, unless the court directs that the time be shortened or extended. (b) Requests for release from custody or for detention of a defendant after judgment of conviction must be by motion filed expeditiously.

The time periods and form requirements set forth in 3d Cir. L.A.R. 9.1(a) are applicable to such motions. Table of Contents 6 3RD CIRCUIT LOCAL APPELLATE RULES August 1, 2011 Source: 1988 Court Rules 11.3, 11.4 Cross-references: FRAP 9, 27; 3d Cir. L.A.R. 27.0 Committee Comments: Renumbered by the 1995 rules revision; no substantive change is intended from prior Court Rule 11.3.Response time changed to 5 days in 2010.