Identify any defendant that did not join in the notice of removal and explain why. Respectfully submitted,.Requirements: File the original plus one copy of the civil cover sheet, a supplemental civil cover removal sheet and a Notice of Removal. This Notice of Removal is being filed within thirty days after service of the Original. Petition to Defendants. 5. Removal invokes federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331, because the state court. In their amended notice of removal, which was filed after Plaintiffs filed their. File before you file answer. Removal must be done within 30 days of service of the summons and complaint. The joint notice must be filed at least 2 days prior to the date on which the hearing is set to be heard.