Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This page provides links to pages external
to the Federal Circuit website. We offer no guarantee as to
their accuracy, reliability, etc.
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Is docket information accessible on the website?
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Yes, through PACER.
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How can I find the other U.S. Circuit Courts of
Appeals' websites?
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Try the website
www.uscourts.gov/links.html .
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Can you help me file my appeal?
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No. Call the Clerk's Office at 202-633-6550.
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Where can I find information on Federal Circuit cases
decided prior to 2004?
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Look in West's Federal Reporter, 2d and 3d Series,
available in many law libraries. Online, one might try
www.westlaw.com or
www.lexisone.com ; these are commercial
services.
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When is the website updated?
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Precedential opinions (if any) and disposition sheets
issue at 11 am. We try to update the website
as soon as possible after those times. Sometimes there
are delays in producing the opinions, staff persons are
not available, or there are technical problems. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
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Where can I find information about Federal courts and
Federal judges?
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The Federal Judicial Center website has information on
all Federal judges and Federal courts.
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When and how was the Federal Circuit created?
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The Federal Judicial Center website has a history
page on the Federal Circuit.
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Do you have any information on locating Federal prison
inmates?
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No. Even though this court has no criminal jurisdiction,
we frequently get this question. Check the Federal Bureau of
Prisons website.
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Is there phone or e-mail contact information for court
personnel anywhere on the website?
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There is a page of useful information and phone
numbers. There is an e-mail address for the webmaster
on the main home page. Any e-mail sent to any address
using the
fedcir.gov domain is only
delivered to the webmaster.
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How do I get back to the main homepage?
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Click here: www.cafc.uscourts.gov
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