Amanda L Meredith

Oral argument is allowed only when ordered by the court and will occur at the place and time the court orders.

Oral argument will be allowed only when ordered by the Court and will be held where and when the Court orders.

For an appeal on the merits, move for oral argument no later than 14 days after the reply brief is due or filed, and explain why argument will aid the court. Do not embed the request in a brief.

A motion for oral argument shall specify why such argument will aid the Court. A motion for oral argument may not be included in any brief.

An amicus curiae may participate in oral argument only by invitation of the court.

An amicus curiae will be permitted to participate in oral argument only at the invitation of the Court.

Request postponement or additional argument time by motion reasonably before the argument date and show good cause.

A request for postponement of the argument or for the allowance of additional time shall be made by motion filed reasonably in advance of the date fixed for argument and shall contain a showing of good cause.

The appellant generally opens and concludes merits argument; on a motion, the movant generally opens and concludes.

The appellant will generally open and conclude the argument. In argument on motions, the movant generally will open and conclude the argument.

Coordinate non-document physical exhibits with the clerk so they are in the courtroom before court convenes, and remove them after argument unless directed otherwise.

A party who wishes to use physical exhibits other than documents shall arrange with the Clerk to have them placed in the courtroom on the date of the argument before the Court convenes.