The mandate must issue 7 days after expiration of the time to file a petition for rehearing expires, or 7 days after entry of an order denying a timely petition for panel rehearing, rehearing en banc, or motion for stay of mandate, whichever is later. The court may shorten or extend the time. Fed. R. App. P. 41(b). Last Updated: December 5, 2023 // Disclaimer (© 4th Circuit Court of Appeals // December 2023)