Local Rule Civil Rule 9.2: Three-Judge Court

Civil Rule 9.2 Three-Judge Court a. In any action or proceeding which a party believes is required to be heard by a three-judge District Court, the words "Three-Judge District Court Requested" or the equivalent must be included immediately following the title of the first pleading in which the cause of action requiring a three-judge court is pleaded. Unless the basis for the request is apparent from the pleading, it must be set forth in the pleading or in a brief statement attached thereto. The words "Three-Judge District Court Requested" or the equivalent on a pleading is a sufficient request under 28 U.S.C. § 2284. b. A failure to comply with this local rule is not a ground for failing to convene or for dissolving a three-judge court. c. The Clerk must forthwith notify the assigned judge of such filing.