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LR99.3. Habeas Proceedings.

(a) All federal and Local Rules apply to the form of motions, petitions, and responses filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2244, 2254, and 2255, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

(b) The clerk will serve the State of Hawaii Attorney General and the appropriate Prosecuting Attorney a copy of each pro se petition brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 when the court orders an answer or response to be filed.

(c) Responses to petitions or motions shall contain only the relevant portions of the record necessary for the court to adjudicate the proceeding. When a party cites to a portion of the record, the relevant portion of that document shall be highlighted.

(d) Within thirty-five (35) days of service of a Motion to Vacate or Correct Sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255, respondents shall file a response addressing the matters asserted in the motion, unless otherwise ordered by the court.