Federal Habeas Timelines Lawyers

Federal Post-Conviction

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Federal habeas corpus petitions are subject to strict filing deadlines under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA).

Key Deadlines

Missing habeas deadlines can permanently bar relief.

  • One year from final judgment for § 2255 motions
  • One year from final judgment for § 2254 petitions
  • Statutory tolling during state post-conviction proceedings
  • Equitable tolling in extraordinary circumstances

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