I.O.P. 10.5: Single Judge Motions

10.5.1 A single judge may entertain and may grant or deny any request for relief which, under the Federal Rules for Appellate Procedure or an applicable statute, may properly be sought by motion, except that a single judge may not dismiss or otherwise determine an appeal or other proceeding. The action of a single judge may be reviewed by a three judge panel of the court.

10.5.2 Without limiting I.O.P. 10.5.1, this court as a matter of practice refers to a single judge, the following motions:

(a) stay pending appeal or mandamus (generally only in emergency situations);

(b) motion for appointment of counsel whether pursuant to Section 1915 or under the Criminal Justice Act;

(c) approval of transcripts at government expense in criminal and civil cases;

(d) motions to withdraw;

(e) motions to expedite;

(f) motions to intervene;

(g) motions to compel the ordering of transcripts; and

(h) motions to unseal or seal.