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If you are researching a person and they appear on this list, it simplifies the process of requesting their FBI files because the Bureau already acknowledges they are deceased. 3. Automotive "Dead Lists"

Justices review these petitions to decide which ones are worth discussing in their private conferences.

If no Justice requests to discuss a specific case, it is placed on the Dead List . Cases on this list are automatically denied a hearing without further debate. 2. The FBI "RIDS" Dead List Dead List

Genealogists and historians often refer to the . RIDS stands for Records/Information Dissemination Section.

" The Dead List " is also the title of a popular thriller by author Martin Crosbie, which follows a rookie policeman investigating a mysterious murder in a small Canadian town. 5. Historical and Humanitarian Records If you are researching a person and they

In a more somber context, "Dead Lists" refer to the vital records of those lost during conflicts or tragedies.

In the legal world, the U.S. Supreme Court uses a "Dead List" as part of its case selection process. Thousands of petitions for certiorari (requests for the court to hear a case) are filed each term. If no Justice requests to discuss a specific

Many writing instructors provide students with a "Dead Word List"—a collection of overused or "weak" words (like "very," "suddenly," or "amazing") that should be "killed" to improve the quality of prose.