I.O.P. 34.3: Audio Files of Oral Argument

It is the practice of the Court to provide a live audio stream of oral arguments and make argument audio files available on the Court’s Internet site without charge. Counsel are reminded that the following information should not be included in argument to the Court:

(A) Personal data protected by Fed. R. App. P. 25(a)(5):

(1) social security and taxpayer identification numbers;

(2) dates of birth;

(3) names of minor children;

(4) financial account numbers; and

(5) home addresses in criminal cases.

(B) Criminal case information protected by the Judiciary’s Privacy Policy for Electronic Case Files:

(1) unexecuted summonses or warrants;

(2) pretrial bail or presentence investigation reports;

(3) statements of reasons in the judgment of conviction;

(4) juvenile records;

(5) identifying information about jurors or potential jurors;

(6) financial affidavits filed under the Criminal Justice Act;

(7) ex parte requests to authorize services under the Criminal Justice Act; and

(8) sealed documents (e.g., motions for downward departure for substantial assistance, plea agreements indicating cooperation, or victim statements).

Any motion to seal argument must be filed on the public docket at least five days before oral argument, in accordance with Local Rule 25(c)(2). Audio files of sealed arguments will not be released absent an order of the Court unsealing the argument.