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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit |
Appellate Procedure Guide |
December 2021 |
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On the days the court is hearing argument, attorneys and their staff may bring electronic devices into the Courthouse or Annex (other than devices that serve only as cameras or recorders). All electronic devices must be turned off in any courtroom or chambers, but may be turned on with all sounds muted during oral argument of counsel's case to enable counsel to refer to documents previously downloaded to the device. Wireless Internet access is available for use of personal electronic devices in the library but not in the courtrooms. Electronic devices are prohibited on days the court is not hearing argument. More information may be found in the court's Electronic Device PolicyAttorneys appearing for oral argument must register at least 30 minutes in advance in the library (Room 101) on the morning of argument to learn of panel assignment, courtroom assignment, order of appearance, and allocation of oral argument time. All counsel to a side must check in together to agree on the allocation of time. See the Entry and Argument Protocol effective December 1, 2021 for entry requirements, staggered attorney check-in times and Covid-19 protocols.