IOP IX: Opinions & Judgments
Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the First Circuit — Internal Operating Procedures
A. Processing. When the opinion of the Court (and concurring and dissenting opinions, if any) are completed, they are turned over to the Clerk for reproducing and release. Copies of the opinion and copies of the judgment are sent to one counsel for each side. They are also released in electronic format on the same day.
B. Publication. The manner of deciding whether an opinion is to be published and the Court's policy with respect to publication are set forth in Local Rule 36.0.
C. Electronic Access. The Court’s dockets and opinions are available electronically through the PACER network supported by the Administrative Office for the United States Courts. Details are available in the Clerk’s Office. Opinions are also available on the court’s website at www.ca1.uscourts.gov.