5th Cir. R. 45: Duties of Clerks
Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Fifth Circuit
45.1 Location. The clerk’s office is maintained in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
45.2 Release of Original Papers. The clerk may release original records or papers without a court order for a limited time upon a party’s or counsel’s request, to facilitate preparation of a brief in a pending appeal.
45.3 Office To Be Open. The clerk’s office is open for business on all days except Saturdays, Sundays, designated federal holidays, and Mardi Gras.
I.O.P. - OFFICE HOURS ARE FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
(A) THE CLERK'S OFFICE WELCOMES TELEPHONE INQUIRIES FROM COUNSEL CONCERNING RULES AND PROCEDURES. TELEPHONE NO. (504) 310-7700. (B) IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AFTER NORMAL OFFICE HOURS, OR ON WEEKENDS, CALL THE NUMBER SHOWN ABOVE. AN AUTOMATED ATTENDANT PROVIDES AN OPTION CONNECTING THE CALLER TO THE EMERGENCY DUTY DEPUTY.