10th Cir. R. 9.2: Procedures

Within 14 days after the docketing of the appeal or the filing of a motion for release in this court, the party seeking relief must file:

(A) a memorandum containing:

(1) a statement of facts necessary for an understanding of the issues presented;

(2) the grounds for relief, including citation to relevant authorities; and

(3) a statement of the defendant’s custodial status and reporting date as relevant—the court must be notified of any change in custody status pending the review process; and

(B) an electronic appendix containing the items noted below. (Please see the court’s CM/ECF User Manual at Sections II(S) and III(G) for information regarding filing requirements and procedures for filing electronic appendices. It may be found on the court’s website, www.ca10.uscourts.gov.) The appendix must include:

(1) all release orders or rulings, together with the reasons (findings and conclusions) given by the magistrate judge or the district judge for the action taken;

(2) any motion filed in the district court on the issue of release and relevant memoranda in support or opposition;

(3) transcripts of any relevant proceeding if the factual basis for the action taken is questioned;

(4) the judgment of conviction, if review is sought under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 9(b); and

(5) other relevant papers, affidavits, or portions of the district court record.