Circuit Rule 12: Docketing Statement in Appeal from a Judgment or Order of the District Court; Statement by Appellee, Intervenor, or Amicus Curiae

(a) Timing. As directed by the court, appellant must file a docketing statement and serve a copy on all parties and amici curiae appearing at that time.

(b) Docketing Statement Form. The docketing statement must be on a form furnished by the clerk's office and contain such information as the form prescribes. An incomplete docketing statement will be lodged, and the party submitting it will be directed to provide a conforming one.

(c) Provisional Certificate. Attached to the docketing statement must be a provisional certificate prepared by appellant setting forth the information required by Circuit Rule 28(a)(1).

(d) Knowledge and Information. The docketing statement and the provisional certificate will be prepared on the basis of the knowledge and information reasonably available to appellant at the time of filing.

(e) Errors in Docketing Statement. Any party or amicus curiae must bring any errors in the docketing statement or provisional certificate to the attention of the clerk by letter served on all parties and amici within 7 days of service of the docketing statement.

(f) Statement by Appellee, Intervenor, or Amicus Curiae. Within 7 days of service of the docketing statement, an appellee must file with the court any statement required by FRAP 26.1 and Circuit Rule 26.1.

Any disclosure statement required by Circuit Rule 26.1 must accompany a motion to intervene, a written representation of consent to participate as amicus curiae, or a motion for leave to participate as amicus.

See also Circuit Rule 46 (Attorneys; Appearance by Law Student).