General Order 6.8: Applications for Extraordinary Writs (Exclusive of Habeas Corpus)
Circuit Rules and General Orders of the Ninth Circuit — General Orders — Chapter VI: Motions & Screening Cases
a. General Procedures
An application for extraordinary writ, whether addressed to an individual judge or to the Court, shall be deemed addressed to the Court. Subject to the following provisions, such an application shall be processed by the Clerk and the staff attorney in the same fashion as a motion referred to a motions panel.
If the panel determines that the writ should not be granted, it shall deny the application forthwith. Such summary denial shall not be regarded as a decision on the merits. Otherwise, the panel shall direct that an answer and reply may be filed within the times fixed by the Court. The panel may also issue a stay or injunction pending further consideration of the application. Further proceedings thereafter shall be had as provided in FRAP 21(b).
After receipt of the answer and reply, or expiration of the times set therefor, the application will be sent to a new motions panel unless the first panel directs otherwise. The panel may grant or deny the application or set it for oral argument. The panel may hear oral argument or direct that the application be calendared in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 3. (Rev. 9/17/14)
b. Emergency Procedures (Abrogated 9/17/14, see G.O. 6.4.a and
6.4.b)