Local Rule LR62.1: Petitions to Stay Execution of State Court Judgments
W.D. La. — Civil rule
LR62.1 Petitions to Stay Execution of State Court Judgments A. A plaintiff who seeks a stay of enforcement of a state court judgment or order must attach to the petition a copy of each state court opinion and judgment involving the matter to be presented. The petition must also state whether or not the same plaintiff has previously sought relief arising out of the same matter from this court or from any other federal court. The reasons for denying relief given by any court that has considered the matter must also be attached. If reasons for the ruling were not given in a written opinion, a copy of the relevant portions of the transcript must be supplied.
B. If any issue is raised that was not raised, or has not been fully exhausted, in state court, the petition must state the reasons why such action has not been taken.
C. This court's opinion in any such action will separately state each issue raised by the petition and rule expressly on each issue stating the reasons for each ruling made.
D. If the same petitioner has previously filed in this court an application to stay enforcement of a state court judgment or for habeas corpus relief, the case will be allotted to the judge who considered the prior matter.