Rule 6.4 - Nonrepresentation Notice(a)In General. If, in accordance with paragraph 6.3(b), the lead counsel in the trial court is being sent notices, copies of documents, or other communications, that attorney may file a nonrepresentation notice in the appellate court. The notice must: (1) state that the attorney is not representing the party on appeal;(2) state that the court and other counsel should communicate directly with the party in the future;(3) give the party's name and last known address and telephone number; and(4) be signed by the party.(b)Appointed Counsel. In a criminal case, an attorney appointed by the trial court to represent an indigent party cannot file a nonrepresentation notice.(c)Withdrawal of Non-Lead Counsel. If an attorney other than lead counsel will no longer represent a party, but lead counsel will continue to represent the party, the non-lead counsel should file a nonrepresentation notice. The notice should state that non-lead counsel will no longer represent the client and identify counsel who will continue to represent the party.Amendment approved August 4, 2023, effective 9/1/2023.