The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in October.
The approved amendment is as follows:
FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 27.3
27.3 Emergency Motions and Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain in Cases Other Than Capital Cases.
27.3.2 Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain. If a filing does not meet the criteria for an emergency under this rule but a party certifies that court action is necessary by a date certain, the filer must notify the clerk of court by telephone no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the filing of the intent to file and the date by which action is required. In addition to following all rules regarding the format of the filing, the filed pleading must clearly state the date for action and provide a justification for why such action is needed.
The amended rule, which went into effect October 31, 2024, was approved by the court following a public comment period that ended on October 25, 2024.