L.A.R. 27.8: Supplemental Pro Se Motions Prohibited

Except in cases in which counsel has filed a motion to withdraw under Anders v.

California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), parties represented by counsel may not file a motion or other document pro se. If a party represented by counsel sends a pro se motion or other document to the court, the clerk will forward the motion to the party’s attorney of record, with notice to the pro se party, for whatever action counsel deems appropriate. A party may file pro se a motion for the appointment of new counsel or a motion to proceed pro se. The party may file no other motion or document pro se unless and until the motion for new counselor to proceed prose is decided.

Rule 27.8, adopted in 2008, is intended to establish a uniform policy of dealing with pro se motions from parties who are represented by counsel. SeeMartinez v. Court of Appeal of Cal. 528 U.S. 152 (2000) (no right to self-representation on appeal).