2254 Form PDF Details

The 2254 form, officially known as the Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody (Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus), serves as a crucial legal tool for individuals seeking to challenge their convictions or sentences. Geared towards those currently serving a sentence following a state court judgment, this form provides a structured way to ask for relief. It's not limited to immediate sentences but also extends to judgments imposing future sentences, thereby offering a comprehensive avenue for contesting one's conviction or imprisonment terms. Emphasizing the necessity for honesty, the form stipulates that any false statements could lead to perjury charges. It importantly highlights the requirement for a filing fee, with provisions for those unable to afford it, underlining the need for all petitioners to be thorough and precise in their submissions. Details such as the court's name, location, and the specifics of the conviction, along with any appeals or prior petitions, must be clearly stated. Moreover, it strictly advises including all grounds for relief in the initial petition, as failure to do so can restrict the ability to present additional grounds in the future. Intended for individual challenges, the petition stresses the importance of separate submissions for judgments from different courts. With a caution towards capital cases, where the petitioner faces the death sentence, it ensures such individuals are aware of their right to counsel. Overall, the completion of this form and adherence to its guidelines can significantly influence the petitioner's journey towards challenging their state court conviction or sentence.

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Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence

By a Person in State Custody

(Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)

Instructions

1.To use this form, you must be a person who is currently serving a sentence under a judgment against you in a state court. You are asking for relief from the conviction or the sentence. This form is your petition for relief.

2.You may also use this form to challenge a state judgment that imposed a sentence to be served in the future, but you must fill in the name of the state where the judgment was entered. If you want to challenge a federal judgment that imposed a sentence to be served in the future, you should file a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 in the federal court that entered the judgment.

3.Make sure the form is typed or neatly written.

4.You must tell the truth and sign the form. If you make a false statement of a material fact, you may be prosecuted for perjury.

5.Answer all the questions. You do not need to cite law. You may submit additional pages if necessary. If you do not fill out the form properly, you will be asked to submit additional or correct information. If you want to submit a brief or arguments, you must submit them in a separate memorandum.

6.You must pay a fee of $5. If the fee is paid, your petition will be filed. If you cannot pay the fee, you may ask to proceed in forma pauperis (as a poor person). To do that, you must fill out the last page of this form. Also, you must submit a certificate signed by an officer at the institution where you are confined showing the amount of

money that the institution is holding for you. If your account exceeds $

 

, you must pay the filing fee.

 

 

 

7.In this petition, you may challenge the judgment entered by only one court. If you want to challenge a judgment entered by a different court (either in the same state or in different states), you must file a separate petition.

8.

When you have completed the form, send the original and

 

copies to the Clerk of the United States District

 

Court at this address:

 

 

Clerk,Clerk,UnitedUnitedStatesStatesDistrictDistrictCourt forCourt for

AddressAddress

City, City,State StateZip CodeZip Code

If you want a file-stamped copy of the petition, you must enclose an additional copy of the petition and ask the court to file-stamp it and return it to you.

9.CAUTION: You must include in this petition all the grounds for relief from the conviction or sentence that you challenge. And you must state the facts that support each ground. If you fail to set forth all the grounds in this petition, you may be barred from presenting additional grounds at a later date.

10.CAPITAL CASES: If you are under a sentence of death, you are entitled to the assistance of counsel and should request the appointment of counsel.

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PETITION UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2254 FOR WRIT OF

HABEAS CORPUS BY A PERSON IN STATE CUSTODY

United States District Court

Name (under which you were convicted):

District:

Docket or Case No.:

Place of Confinement :

Prisoner No.:

Petitioner (include the name under which you were convicted)

Respondent (authorized person having custody of petitioner)

v.

The Attorney General of the State of:

PETITION

1.(a) Name and location of court that entered the judgment of conviction you are challenging:

(b)Criminal docket or case number (if you know):

2.(a) Date of the judgment of conviction (if you know):

(b)Date of sentencing:

3.Length of sentence:

4.

In this case, were you convicted on more than one count or of more than one crime? Yes

No

5.Identify all crimes of which you were convicted and sentenced in this case:

6.(a) What was your plea? (Check one)

(1)

Not guilty

(3)

Nolo contendere (no contest)

(2)

Guilty

(4)

Insanity plea

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(b)If you entered a guilty plea to one count or charge and a not guilty plea to another count or charge, what did you plead guilty to and what did you plead not guilty to?

(c) If you went to trial, what kind of trial did you have? (Check one)

Jury Judge only

7.Did you testify at a pretrial hearing, trial, or a post-trial hearing?

Yes No

8.Did you appeal from the judgment of conviction?

Yes No

9.If you did appeal, answer the following:

(a)Name of court:

(b)Docket or case number (if you know):

(c)Result:

(d)Date of result (if you know):

(e)Citation to the case (if you know):

(f)Grounds raised:

(g) Did you seek further review by a higher state court?

Yes

No

If yes, answer the following:

 

 

(1)

Name of court:

 

 

(2)

Docket or case number (if you know):

 

 

(3)

Result:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4) Date of result (if you know):

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(5)Citation to the case (if you know):

(6)Grounds raised:

(h) Did you file a petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court?

Yes

No

If yes, answer the following:

 

 

(1)Docket or case number (if you know):

(2)Result:

(3)Date of result (if you know):

(4)Citation to the case (if you know):

10.Other than the direct appeals listed above, have you previously filed any other petitions, applications, or motions

concerning this judgment of conviction in any state court?

Yes

No

11.If your answer to Question 10 was "Yes," give the following information:

(a)(1) Name of court:

(2)Docket or case number (if you know):

(3)Date of filing (if you know):

(4)Nature of the proceeding:

(5)Grounds raised:

(6)Did you receive a hearing where evidence was given on your petition, application, or motion?

Yes No

(7)Result:

(8)Date of result (if you know):

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(b)If you filed any second petition, application, or motion, give the same information:

(1)Name of court:

(2)Docket or case number (if you know):

(3)Date of filing (if you know):

(4)Nature of the proceeding:

(5)Grounds raised:

(6)Did you receive a hearing where evidence was given on your petition, application, or motion?

Yes No

(7)Result:

(8)Date of result (if you know):

(c)If you filed any third petition, application, or motion, give the same information:

(1)Name of court:

(2)Docket or case number (if you know):

(3)Date of filing (if you know):

(4)Nature of the proceeding:

(5)Grounds raised:

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(6)Did you receive a hearing where evidence was given on your petition, application, or motion?

Yes No

(7)Result:

(8)Date of result (if you know):

(d)Did you appeal to the highest state court having jurisdiction over the action taken on your petition, application, or motion?

(1)

First petition:

Yes

No

(2)

Second petition:

Yes

No

(3)

Third petition:

Yes

No

(e)If you did not appeal to the highest state court having jurisdiction, explain why you did not:

12.For this petition, state every ground on which you claim that you are being held in violation of the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States. Attach additional pages if you have more than four grounds. State the facts supporting each ground.

CAUTION: To proceed in the federal court, you must ordinarily first exhaust (use up) your available state-court remedies on each ground on which you request action by the federal court. Also, if you fail to set forth all the grounds in this petition, you may be barred from presenting additional grounds at a later date.

GROUND ONE:

(a) Supporting facts (Do not argue or cite law. Just state the specific facts that support your claim.):

(b) If you did not exhaust your state remedies on Ground One, explain why:

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(c)Direct Appeal of Ground One:

(1) If you appealed from the judgment of conviction, did you raise this issue?

Yes

No

(2)If you did not raise this issue in your direct appeal, explain why:

(d)Post-Conviction Proceedings:

(1)Did you raise this issue through a post-conviction motion or petition for habeas corpus in a state trial court?

Yes No

(2)If your answer to Question (d)(1) is "Yes," state:

Type of motion or petition:

Name and location of the court where the motion or petition was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

(3)

Did you receive a hearing on your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(4)

Did you appeal from the denial of your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(5)

If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," did you raise this issue in the appeal?

Yes

No

(6)If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," state: Name and location of the court where the appeal was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

(7) If your answer to Question (d)(4) or Question (d)(5) is "No," explain why you did not raise this issue:

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(e)Other Remedies: Describe any other procedures (such as habeas corpus, administrative remedies, etc.) that you have used to exhaust your state remedies on Ground One:

GROUND TWO:

(a) Supporting facts (Do not argue or cite law. Just state the specific facts that support your claim.):

(b)If you did not exhaust your state remedies on Ground Two, explain why:

(c)Direct Appeal of Ground Two:

(1) If you appealed from the judgment of conviction, did you raise this issue?

Yes

No

(2)If you did not raise this issue in your direct appeal, explain why:

(d)Post-Conviction Proceedings:

(1)Did you raise this issue through a post-conviction motion or petition for habeas corpus in a state trial court?

Yes No

(2)If your answer to Question (d)(1) is "Yes," state:

Type of motion or petition:

Name and location of the court where the motion or petition was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

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Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

(3)

Did you receive a hearing on your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(4)

Did you appeal from the denial of your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(5)

If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," did you raise this issue in the appeal?

Yes

No

(6)If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," state: Name and location of the court where the appeal was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

(7)If your answer to Question (d)(4) or Question (d)(5) is "No," explain why you did not raise this issue:

(e)Other Remedies: Describe any other procedures (such as habeas corpus, administrative remedies, etc.) that you have used to exhaust your state remedies on Ground Two :

GROUND THREE:

(a) Supporting facts (Do not argue or cite law. Just state the specific facts that support your claim.):

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(b)If you did not exhaust your state remedies on Ground Three, explain why:

(c)Direct Appeal of Ground Three:

(1) If you appealed from the judgment of conviction, did you raise this issue?

Yes

No

(2)If you did not raise this issue in your direct appeal, explain why:

(d)Post-Conviction Proceedings:

(1)Did you raise this issue through a post-conviction motion or petition for habeas corpus in a state trial court?

Yes No

(2)If your answer to Question (d)(1) is "Yes," state:

Type of motion or petition:

Name and location of the court where the motion or petition was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

(3)

Did you receive a hearing on your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(4)

Did you appeal from the denial of your motion or petition?

Yes

No

(5)

If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," did you raise this issue in the appeal?

Yes

No

(6)If your answer to Question (d)(4) is "Yes," state: Name and location of the court where the appeal was filed:

Docket or case number (if you know):

Date of the court's decision:

Result (attach a copy of the court's opinion or order, if available):

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