Opinion ID: 799787
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Heading: Denying COA Sua Sponte

Text: Mr. Page also argues that the district court erred when it denied a COA sua sponte. Rule 11(a) of the Rules Governing § 2255 Proceedings states that “[t]he district court must issue or deny a [COA] when it enters a final order adverse to the applicant.” -11- (Emphasis added). “If the court denies a [COA], a party may . . . seek a [COA] from the court of appeals under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 22.” Id. Therefore, it was proper for the district court to deny a COA sua sponte. See Haynes v. Quarterman, 526 F.3d 189, 193 (5th Cir. 2008) (“We have clearly held that the district court’s denial of a COA sua sponte is perfectly lawful” (quotations omitted)).