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Certificate of Appealability standards govern when a habeas petitioner can appeal the denial of their petition.

The Standard

Understanding COA standards is essential for federal habeas appellate practice.

  • Substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right
  • Reasonable jurists could debate the district court's resolution
  • Can be issue-specific (COA granted on some claims but not others)

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