L.A.R. Misc. 111.1: Scope

This rule, in conjunction with all other applicable rules, governs all cases in which this court is required to rule on the imposition of the death penalty. The rule is applicable to direct criminal appeals, appeals from the grant or denial of a motion to vacate sentence or a petition for writ of habeas corpus, appeals from the grant or denial of requests for stay or injunctive relief, applications under 28 U.S.C. § 2244 and/or § 2255, and original petitions for writ of habeas corpus.

Prior Court Rule 29 (Introductory Paragraph) has no counterpart in FRAP and is therefore classified as Miscellaneous. 3d Cir. L.A.R. Misc. 111.1 broadens the scope of the prior rule to provide for review of death sentences imposed on federal as well as state prisoners. Where applicable, 3d Cir. L.A.R. Misc. 111.2 - 111.7 are similarly amended to reflect the broadened scope of 3d Cir. Misc. 111.0.