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28 U.S.C. § 2253

Title 28 Chapter 153 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2253. Appeal

  • (a) In a habeas corpus proceeding or a proceeding under section 2255 before a district judge, the final order shall be subject to review, on appeal, by the court of appeals for the circuit in which the proceeding is held.
  • (b) There shall be no right of appeal from a final order in a proceeding to test the validity of a warrant to remove to another district or place for commitment or trial a person charged with a criminal offense against the United States, or to test the validity of such person’s detention pending removal proceedings.
  • (c)
    • (1) Unless a circuit justice or judge issues a certificate of appealability, an appeal may not be taken to the court of appeals from—
      • (A) the final order in a habeas corpus proceeding in which the detention complained of arises out of process issued by a State court; or
      • (B) the final order in a proceeding under section 2255.
    • (2) A certificate of appealability may issue under paragraph (1) only if the applicant has made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
    • (3) The certificate of appealability under paragraph (1) shall indicate which specific issue or issues satisfy the showing required by paragraph (2).

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