Second or Successive Applications Under § 2254 or § 2255
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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Upon transfer under (a), this court will send a notice to the applicant that the applicant must, within 45 days after the notice date, move in the circuit court for authorization under 28 U.S.C. § 2244 to file a second or successive application. (c) Motion Contents. Any motion for authorization to file a second or successive application under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 or § 2255 must (1) use the appropriate Second Circuit form, and (2) attach copies of all prior applications for § 2254 or § 2255 relief and any resulting district court decisions, including any written opinions. (d) Failure to Comply.
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