Local Rule L.R. 83-17.1: Applicability
C.D. Cal. — Civil rule
L.R. 83-17.1 Applicability. This rule shall govern the procedures for a first federal habeas proceeding under Chapter 153 of Title 28 of the United States Code in which a petitioner seeks relief from a judgment imposing the penalty of death. The application of this rule may be modified by the judge to whom the case is assigned. These rules shall supplement the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts.