Fourth Circuit Oral Argument Audio Files

Fourth Circuit oral argument audio files in MP3 format are posted on the court's Internet site two days following argument, effective with the May 2011 argument session. Links to oral argument audio files are released via RSS and Email at the same time they are posted on this site. Interested persons may register here to receive links to audio files via RSS or Email. In accordance with I.O.P. 34.3, counsel are reminded that they should not include in their arguments any sensitive personal information (juvenile names, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial account numbers, home addresses in criminal cases) or sealed criminal information (presentence reports, statement of reasons for judgment, juror names, victim statements, sealed plea agreements, or sealed motions for downward departure for substantial assistance).

Audio files for argument sessions prior to 2012 are available here: Oral Argument Audio Files (May-December 2011). For cases argued before May 2011, CDs of oral argument recordings may be requested from the clerk's office using the Oral Argument CD Request form. A fee of $30 applies (except to the United States and to individuals providing services under the Criminal Justice Act).

Instructions: Click on Argument Date or Case Number to sort by date or case number. To search for a party name, case number or date on this page, select "Ctrl F" and enter a search term in the box that opens (usually at the top of the page). To save the MP3 file, right-click a case number and select "Save link as..." or "Save target as..." If you have trouble playing the MP3 files, click here for more information.