Habeas Explainer & Pro Se Filing Instructions

This packet includes an FAQ about habeas petitions; instructions for filing a pro se habeas petition for three different common scenarios, as well as a motion to proceed in forma pauperis (waiving the filing fee) and a motion to appoint counsel; annotated pro se habeas forms for the three scenarios; and blank versions of the generic federal court pro se habeas form, the generic federal court in forma pauperis form, and a template motion to appoint counsel.