Frequently Asked Questions

Third Court of Appeals

Q1. How many copies do I need?

Motions:  Original + 3 Copies

Original Proceedings:  Original + 4 Copies

En Banc Filings:  Original + 6 Copies

Exhibits for OA:  Original + 6 Copies

Briefs:  Original + 7 Copies

PDR:  Original + 12 Copies

Q2. Can I check out the Court's record?

Criminal - Criminal cases can not be checked out. Note: The attorney of record may contact the trial court for a copy of the clerk's record.

Civil - An attorney of record in a civil case may checkout the record for 10 days. Note: Clerk's records and reporter's records are the only filings available for checkout.

Q3. How do I obtain copies of Court documents?

All requests for copies on criminal cases are made through the State Law Library.

Closed civil cases may be checked out with a $50.00 deposit.

For active civil cases only the attorney of record may check out the case to make copies.

Records may be taken to the State Law Library for copying with approved identification.

If the clerk's office makes copies (example: original exhibits), please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. The clerk's office will call you with the page count and the dollar amount due. When payment is received, the copy request will be processed.

Q4. Do you allow cameras or recording devices in the courtroom?

No. The Third Court of Appeals does not allow any recording or cameras in the courtroom.