United States v. William Green

MEMORANDUM

William John Green appeals pro se from the district court’s orders denying his motion for an extension of time to file a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion, his motion for reconsideration, and his request for copies. We dismiss.

As Green concedes, his appeal from the denial of his request for copies is moot in light of the district court’s July 28, 2015, order granting his request. See NASD Dispute Resolution, Inc. v. Judicial Council of Cal., 488 F.3d 1065 , 1068 (9th Cir. 2007) (“A case is moot on appeal if no live controversy remains at the time the court of appeals hears the case.”).

Because the denial of Green’s motion for an extension of time to file a section 2255 motion is neither a final order nor an appealable collateral order, we lack jurisdiction to review that denial and the district court’s denial of reconsideration. Generally, this court may only entertain appeals from final decisions of the district court. See 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . The district court’s orders denying Green’s motions are not final decisions. See Midland Asphalt Corp. v. United States, 489 U.S. 794, 798 , 109 S.Ct. 1494 , 103 L.Ed.2d 879 (1989) (“[A] final judgment is normally deemed not to have…