I.O.P. 10.7: Motions Related to Cases Assigned to Merits Panels
Local Appellate Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Third Circuit — I.O.P. Chapter 10. Motion Practice
10.7.1 Motions related to cases assigned to merits panels are generally granted or denied by the presiding judge if they are merely administrative and unrelated to the disposition, unless the presider believes reference to the entire panel is appropriate.
10.7.2 Motions related to scheduling cases for argument are always referred to the entire panel.