Court of appeals · Petitions
Petition for Review of an Agency Order (FRAP 15)
Seeks review of a federal agency order directly in the court of appeals.
Filed by: Party aggrieved by the agency order
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Each party seeking review, the agency as respondent, and the order to be reviewed (FRAP 15(a)(2))
- Fee
- Service (FRAP 15(c))
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within the time the authorizing statute prescribes.
Governing rules
- FRAP 15
- Statute authorizing review
Check the local rules for
- Circuit docketing statement for agency cases
Applies in federal courts of appeals. Find your court for its local requirements.
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