SC-D — Pro Hac Vice

PHV in SC-D requires a procedure for admission and a local counsel relationship in which local counsel must sign all pleadings.

Mechanics

• Procedure for Admission (Local Civ. R. 83.I.03): Application for PHV admission to the court.
• Representation by Local Counsel (Local Civ. R. 83.I.04): *'Local Counsel Who Must Sign All Pleadings.'* Local counsel signs all pleadings on behalf of PHV counsel.
• Pleadings, service, attendance (Local Civ. R. 83.I.06): *'Pleadings, Service, and Attendance by Local Counsel in Cases Where Out-of-State Attorneys Appear.'*
• Discovery proceedings: Local counsel may have specific responsibilities regardless of presence at proceedings before the court.
• Withdrawal of appearance (Local Civ. R. 83.I.07): Specific procedure.

For the cross-district PHV comparison, see the Pro Hac Vice field-manual page.

For the trap on local counsel signature, see Watchpoints #1.