Technical Issue

Due to a technical issue on August 10, 2026, the Ninth Circuit's case management systems was temporarily unavailable. This affected both CM/ECF, ACMS, and the court's email inbox. The Administrative Office of the Courts has now resolved the issue.

The court will sua sponte extend all deadlines for filings due today under Fed. R. App. P. 26(a)(3).

Form 12. Application for Leave to File Second or Successive Petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 or Motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255

Pro se litigants: use Form 12 to ask permission to file a second or successive habeas corpus petition or motion.

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