IOP § II(B): Entry of Appearance
Rules of Appellate Procedure and Internal Operating Procedures of the Eighth Circuit — Internal Operating Procedures: II. Attorneys
The clerk’s office must be informed of the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of the attorneys participating in an appeal. Counsel who represent a party on appeal must enter an appearance with the court of appeals either on a form supplied by the clerk or by letter. Appearance forms may be downloaded from the "Forms" link on the court’s website.
Counsel should complete the appearance form and immediately file it through the CM/ECF system. Individual rather than firm names should be listed on the form. If the appearance form is submitted by CM/ECF, counsel should retain a signed copy. Notification of the court's actions cannot be assured without the entry of appearance by counsel. The early filing of the form by each attorney ensures prompt communication throughout the appellate process.