6 Cir. I.O.P. 10: The Record on Appeal — Exhibits
Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Sixth Circuit — Title II. Appeal from a Judgment or Order of a District Court
(a) Non-electronic Exhibits. Exhibits filed in the district court are part of the record on appeal. Fed. R. App. P. 10(a)(1). Generally, the district court does not send non-electronic exhibits to this court unless and until the circuit clerk requests them. 6 Cir. R. 10(b) gives guidance on handling non-electronic exhibits.
(b) Bulky Exhibits. 6 Cir. R. 10(b) distinguishes between “manageable paper exhibits” and “documents of unusual bulk or weight.” The intent is (1) to allow parties to include in an appendix exhibits or exhibit excerpts without burdening the court with extremely voluminous exhibits and (2) to provide for forwarding of physical exhibits and documents of unusual bulk or weight when immediate availability to the court is important to the appeal.
(c) Sealed Exhibits. 6 Cir. R. 25 (h) governs sealed documents, including sealed exhibits.
(d) Non-PDF Exhibits. A party may file with the clerk of the court of appeals a video, audio, or other non-PDF exhibit which has been filed with the district court. If an exhibit is to be filed under seal, four copies must be provided unless directed otherwise by the clerk. Guidelines for filing video and audio exhibits are posted on the Court’s website.