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In re sealed case

Petition dismissed under Rule 46 on March 12, 2014
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
13-499 D.C. Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2013

Issue: Whether a motion for return of property pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g) is "solely for return of property," underDiBella v. United States, such that a denial of that motion would be final and immediately appealable where the motion seeks return of property and does not also seek suppression of evidence at a subsequent hearing or trial; and (2) Whether the Perlman doctrine, which provides for interlocutory appeals of non-final decisions applies to motions for return of property filed under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g).

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 17 2013Application (13A81) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 29, 2013 to August 28, 2013, and for leave to file the application under seal with redacted copies for the public record, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jul 18 2013Application (13A81) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until August 28, 2013. The application for leave to file the application under seal with redacted copies for the public record is granted.
Aug 15 2013Application (13A81) to extend further the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 28, 2013 to September 27, 2013, and for leave to file the application under seal with redacted copies for the public record, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Aug 16 2013Application (13A81) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until September 27, 2013. The application for leave to file the application under seal with redacted copies for the public record is granted.
Sep 26 2013Motion (13M41) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari under seal with redacted copies for the public record filed.
Sep 26 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 20, 2013)
Oct 2 2013MOTION (13M41) DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 18, 2013.
Oct 21 2013Motion (13M41) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari under seal with redacted copies for the public record Granted.
Nov 13 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 20, 2013.
Dec 17 2013Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including January 21, 2014.
Jan 17 2014Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including February 20, 2014.
Feb 20 2014Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Mar 12 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 28, 2014.
Mar 12 2014Stipulation to dismiss the petition for a writ of certiorari pursuant to Rule 46 received.
Mar 12 2014Petition Dismissed - Rule 46.