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Excerpts of Record

  1. What is the maximum file size for the electronic version of the excerpts?
  2. If my excerpts are larger than 50 MB, what should I do?
  3. Must I split my electronic version into the same volumes as the paper copy?
  4. How should I number my pages on the electronic version?
  5. How can I avoid the most common deficiencies in electronic excerpts?
  6. I am submitting my brief and excerpts on the same day. Should I submit the excerpts along with the brief in the “Submit Brief for Review” filing type, or should I submit the brief and excerpts in separate transactions?
  7. If there are two volumes of Excerpts of Record, should we submit each volume as a separate transaction?
  8. Do I need to serve paper copies of the excerpts on registered ECF filers?
  9. What will happen after I submit my excerpts on Appellate ECF?
  10. If only part of my excerpts are sealed, when should I submit the sealed volume(s) in paper format?
  11. Do the excerpts need to be searchable?

See also: Sample of Electronic Excerpts.

  1. What is the maximum file size for the electronic version of the excerpts?
    The size limitation is 50 MB per PDF file. [Back to Top]
  2. If my excerpts are larger than 50 MB, what should I do?
    Split up the PDF into multiple files. Please note that on Appellate ECF, you may add as many separate PDF files as you need, by clicking the "Add Another" button to upload additional PDF files. [Back to Top]
  3. Must I split my electronic version into the same volumes as the paper copy?
    No, it is up to you. You can submit all volumes in one PDF file (as long as it is 50 MB or less) or you can split the excerpts into separate PDF files. Your paper version must still be in volumes. Just make sure the page numbering on the electronic and paper versions match. [Back to Top]
  4. How should I number my pages on the electronic version?
    Your page numbers on the electronic version must match the page numbers on your paper version, which must also match the page numbers you cited to in your brief. [Back to Top]
  5. How can I avoid the most common deficiencies in electronic excerpts?
    Read 9th Circuit Rule 30-1.6, and make sure to include (1) a title page, with counsel contact information, on the cover of each volume; (2) a complete index at the beginning of each volume; (3) a trial court docket as the last document of the initial excerpts; and (4) a certificate of service. [Back to Top]
  6. I am submitting my brief and excerpts on the same day. Should I submit the excerpts along with the brief in the “Submit Brief for Review” filing type, or should I submit the brief and excerpts in separate transactions?
    The Court prefers that you submit the excerpts along with the brief in the “Submit Brief for Review” filing type, by clicking the "Add Another" button to upload additional PDF files. However, it is fine if you submit the brief and the excerpts in separate transactions. [Back to Top]
  7. If there are two volumes of Excerpts of Record, should we submit each volume as a separate transaction?
    No. All volumes of the excerpts should be attached in one filing transaction. You can attach more than one PDF to your filing by clicking the "Add Another" button after attaching each volume. Make sure that each PDF does not exceed 50 MB; otherwise, you will need to break down the volumes into smaller parts. [Back to Top]
  8. Do I need to serve paper copies of the excerpts on registered ECF filers?
    No, but you must serve paper copies of your excerpts on any unregistered parties on the same day you submit the excerpts electronically. [Back to Top]
  9. What will happen after I submit my excerpts on Appellate ECF?
    After electronic submission, the procedure will mirror the current procedure for briefs. After the Court reviews the electronically-submitted excerpts, the Court will issue an order directing you to file 4 paper copies of the excerpts with the Court. [Back to Top]
  10. If only part of my excerpts are sealed, when should I submit the sealed volume(s) in paper format?
    Submit the public volumes of your excerpts electronically and serve the sealed volume(s) of your excerpts in paper format on the other parties on the same day that you electronically submit your brief. After the Court orders you to file the paper copies of the electronically-submitted excerpts with the Court, file them together with the sealed volume(s) pursuant to 9th Circuit Rule 27-13. [Back to Top]
  11. Do the excerpts need to be searchable?
    No. While the Court strongly prefers excerpts to be searchable PDFs produced using OCR (optical character recognition) technology whenever this can be accomplished without distorting the documents, this is not yet a requirement for the Excerpts. [Back to Top]

Sample of Electronic Excerpts

The PDFs that you can access below provide a sample of electronic excerpts. Not all volumes are included. Volume 18 is included to show an example with the docket report at the end.

 

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Last Update: 18 March 2013

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