(a) Appeal of Adverse Decision Against an Individual Defendant: To appeal an
adverse decision in a civil action against an individual defendant (or defendants) a
prisoner must file a Notice of Appeal in the District Court within thirty (30) calendar
days from the date of the adverse ruling.
(b) Appeal of Adverse Decision Against a Federal Defendant: To appeal an
adverse decision in a civil action against the federal government or a government
agency, a prisoner must file a Notice of Appeal in the District Court within sixty (60)
calendar days from the date of the adverse ruling.
