Circuit Rule 24: Proceeding in Forma Pauperis

(a) A case may be considered on the record without the necessity of an appendix when the appellant or petitioner is proceeding in forma pauperis and is not represented by counsel. If an appendix is not used, unrepresented appellants and petitioners must furnish with the brief the following items:

(1) The pages of the court reporter's transcript to be called to the attention of the court (any method of duplication may be used which produces a clear black image on light paper), and a list setting forth the page numbers of the transcripts so furnished.

(2) Other portions of the record to be presented for the court's consideration, which must in every case include the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and opinion, if any, of the district court.

The appellant or petitioner is required to submit one copy of the above-listed documents; however, the appellant or petitioner is encouraged to submit 4 copies of each if able to do so.

(b) Appellee or respondent must furnish with the brief 4 copies of an appendix containing any pages of the transcript or other portions of the record to be called to the court's attention and which were not furnished by appellant or petitioner.

(c) An appellant or petitioner who is represented by counsel and an amicus curiae appointed by the court must prepare an appendix as prescribed by FRAP 30 and Circuit Rule 30.

See also Circuit Rule 30 (Appendix to the Briefs), and Circuit Rule 31 (Serving and Filing Briefs).