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Legal review · Links checked : the source is available · Scope & methodology

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authority type
case
jurisdiction
federal_nationwide
publication status
published_united_states_reports
precedential status
binding
decision or issuance date
2003-03-04
subsequent history
Official source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
negative treatment status
Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
material limitations
Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical modules.

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Linked modules

Clay v. United States

Holding or rule used

Section 2255(f)(1) finality after affirmance and no certiorari occurs when the certiorari period expires, not on mandate.

Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked direct-review module; actual deadlines, records, issues, waivers, local rules, and circuit applications remain separate where identified.

Official source and pinpoints

537 U.S. 522 (2003), 537 U.S. 527–32: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-537/pdf/USREPORTS-537-522.pdf