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In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Local Rule 31.2 governs the Briefing Schedule and Procedures for Regular and Expedited Appeals Calendars. The procedural breakdown of Local Rule 31.2 includes: 1. Regular Briefing Schedule (LR 31.2(a)) Under the regular calendar, parties set their own briefing deadlines by submitting written scheduling requests within specific windows based on the case's "ready date" (typically the date the full record or final transcript is complete): Appellant’s Briefing Request: Within 14 days after the ready date, the appellant must submit a proposed deadline for its opening brief. The proposed date must fall within 91 days of the ready date. Default: If no scheduling request is submitted, the appellant’s brief is due 40 days after the ready date. Appellee’s Briefing Request: Within 14 days after the appellant files its brief, the appellee must submit a written request for its deadline. The proposed date must fall within 91 days of the appellant’s filing date. Default: If no request is submitted, the appellee’s brief is due 30 days after the appellant’s brief is filed. Reply Briefs: A reply brief is typically due within 14 days after the appellee files its brief. 2. Expedited Appeals Calendar (XAC) (LR 31.2(b)) Cases placed on the Expedited Appeals Calendar (such as certain criminal, immigration, or incarcerated pro se matters) bypass the party-requested scheduling procedure: Appellant’s Brief: Due within 35 days of the Clerk’s notification of XAC placement. Appellee’s Brief: Due within 35 days after the last appellant brief is filed. Reply Brief: Due within 14 days after the last appellee brief is filed.