(a) Use of Forms. Petitions for writs of habeas corpus, motions to vacate sentence
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255, and civil rights complaints pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 or
Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), by persons in state or federal
custody, shall be on forms provided by the clerk of this court upon request. Failure to use
said forms or to supply the court with the equivalent information required by the forms will
result in the pleading being ordered stricken.
(b) Submission to the Court Clerk. If tendered for filing by mail, petitions,
motions, or complaints shall be addressed to the clerk of the court at an address designated
by the clerk.
(c) Responsive Pleading. The filing of such petition, motion, or complaint shall
not require an answer or other responsive pleading unless the court orders otherwise.
