Request for Three-Judge Court

(a) Procedure. To request a three-judge court in a case, a party must: (1) print "Three-Judge District Court Requested" or the equivalent immediately following the title on the first pleading the party files; and (2) set forth the basis for the request in the pleading or in a brief statement attached to the pleading, unless the basis is apparent from the pleading. (b) Sufficiency of Request. The words "Three-Judge District Court Requested" or the equivalent on a pleading is a sufficient request under 28 U.S.C. § 2284.

(c) Non-Electronic Filings. Parties in a case where a three-judge court has been requested must file an original and three copies of any document filed directly with the clerk (instead of electronically) until the court: (1) denies the request; (2) dissolves the three-judge court; or (3) allows the parties to file fewer copies. 34