(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:
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(1) state that the attorney is not representing the party on appeal;
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(2) state that the court and other counsel should communicate directly with the party in the future;
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(3) give the party’s name and last known address and telephone number; and
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(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 If an attorney other than lead counsel will no longer represent a party, but lead counsel will continue to represent the party, the non-lead counsel should file a nonrepresentation notice. The notice should state that non-lead counsel will no longer represent the client and identify counsel who will continue to represent the party.