General Order 5.8: Rehearing by Full Court
Circuit Rules and General Orders of the Ninth Circuit — General Orders — Chapter V: En Banc Procedures
a. Petition by a Party
Upon a timely petition by a party for a rehearing en banc before the full court, the Clerk shall forward a copy thereof to all active judges and any senior judge on the en banc court, and those senior judges who have requested copies. Thereafter, the provisions of this Chapter relating to petitions for rehearing en banc on three-judge panel cases shall apply. (Rev. 12/13/10)
b. Sua Sponte Calls
If no petition for rehearing en banc before the full court is filed, any judge may, within 7 days after the date such petition was due, request a vote on whether the case should be reheard by the full court. This request shall be accompanied by a memorandum in support of full court consideration. Thereafter, the provisions of this Chapter relating to petitions for rehearing en banc of three-judge panel cases shall apply.