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United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit
• Notice to counsel and the public:
On March 26, 2022, this court’s General Order 22‐001 expired. General Orders 21‐008, 21‐009 (amended) and 21‐010 are now back in effect, including the provisions governing counsel who appear in‐person, masking, vaccination, and self-certification. The courtroom will remain closed to the public. The court will continue to livestream audio from oral arguments to YouTube.
Court Location
United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit
Everett McKinley Dirksen
United States Courthouse
219 S. Dearborn Street
Room 2722
Chicago, IL 60604
Clerk's Office: (312) 435-5850
Other Resources
News and Announcements
5/11/2022
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a position as Generalist Clerk.
Please see the Vacancies page for details
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a position as Generalist Clerk.
Please see the Vacancies page for details
3/30/2022
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a position as Circuit Librarian.
Please see the Vacancies page for details
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a position as Circuit Librarian.
Please see the Vacancies page for details
3/7/2022
On March 26, 2022, this court’s General Order 22‐001, “Order Regarding COVID‐19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments and Reduction of On‐site Staffing” will expire. After General Order 22‐001 expires, General Orders 21‐008, 21‐009 (amended) and 21‐010 will go into effect, including the provisions governing counsel who appear in‐person, masking, vaccination, and self certification. For the time being, the courtroom will remain closed to the general public. The court will continue to livestream audio from oral arguments to YouTube.
On March 26, 2022, this court’s General Order 22‐001, “Order Regarding COVID‐19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments and Reduction of On‐site Staffing” will expire. After General Order 22‐001 expires, General Orders 21‐008, 21‐009 (amended) and 21‐010 will go into effect, including the provisions governing counsel who appear in‐person, masking, vaccination, and self certification. For the time being, the courtroom will remain closed to the general public. The court will continue to livestream audio from oral arguments to YouTube.
1/13/2022
Order Regarding COVID-19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments And Reduction of On-site Staffing. (General Order 22-001) Please see the General Orders page for details.
Order Regarding COVID-19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments And Reduction of On-site Staffing. (General Order 22-001) Please see the General Orders page for details.
12/28/2021
Order Regarding COVID-19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments And Reduction of On-site Staffing. (General Order 21-011) Please see the General Orders page for details.
Order Regarding COVID-19 Temporary Implementation of Remote Arguments And Reduction of On-site Staffing. (General Order 21-011) Please see the General Orders page for details.
12/1/2021
Changes to Federal Appellate Rules 3, 6 and Forms 1A, 1B and 2 became effective December 1, 2021.
Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
Changes to Federal Appellate Rules 3, 6 and Forms 1A, 1B and 2 became effective December 1, 2021.
Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
10/28/2021
Notice of Rescission of Circuit Rule 57
On September 20, 2021, this court issued notice of its intent to rescind Circuit Rule 57. No comments were received. The court hereby rescinds Circuit Rule 57 effective immediately.
Notice of Rescission of Circuit Rule 57
On September 20, 2021, this court issued notice of its intent to rescind Circuit Rule 57. No comments were received. The court hereby rescinds Circuit Rule 57 effective immediately.
10/12/2021
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals announces its decision to continue indefinitely the practice of livestreaming the audio of oral argument.
Please see the News page for further details.
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals announces its decision to continue indefinitely the practice of livestreaming the audio of oral argument.
Please see the News page for further details.
8/27/2021
The Seventh Circuit Pattern Criminal Jury Instruction Committee had submitted the 2021 Proposed Revisions to the Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions for public comment.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page
for details.
The Seventh Circuit Pattern Criminal Jury Instruction Committee had submitted the 2021 Proposed Revisions to the Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions for public comment.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page
for details.
8/25/2021
Order Regarding Masking, Vaccination, and COVID-19 Self-Certification * Amending General Order 21-009, entered on August 13, 2021 * Superseding General Order 21-006 * Please see the General Orders page for details.
Order Regarding Masking, Vaccination, and COVID-19 Self-Certification * Amending General Order 21-009, entered on August 13, 2021 * Superseding General Order 21-006 * Please see the General Orders page for details.
8/13/2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will exit its Continuity of Operations Plan and resume in-person court operations effective September 1, 2021, subject to the qualifying provisions of General Orders 21-008, 21-009 and 21-010. (These orders supersede General Orders 21-005, 21-006 and 21-007.) Please see the General Orders page for details.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will exit its Continuity of Operations Plan and resume in-person court operations effective September 1, 2021, subject to the qualifying provisions of General Orders 21-008, 21-009 and 21-010. (These orders supersede General Orders 21-005, 21-006 and 21-007.) Please see the General Orders page for details.
7/28/2021
The Current COVID-19 Courtroom Procedures have been posted. The Special Notice to Counsel Presenting Oral Argument has also been udpated. Please see the Forms page for details.
The Current COVID-19 Courtroom Procedures have been posted. The Special Notice to Counsel Presenting Oral Argument has also been udpated. Please see the Forms page for details.
7/22/2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will exit its Continuity of Operations Plan and resume in-person court operations effective September 1, 2021, subject to the qualifying provisions of General Orders 21-005, 21-006 and 21-007. Please see the General Orders page for details.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will exit its Continuity of Operations Plan and resume in-person court operations effective September 1, 2021, subject to the qualifying provisions of General Orders 21-005, 21-006 and 21-007. Please see the General Orders page for details.
6/30/2021
Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul E. Singleton as U. S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Please see the News page for further details.
6/10/2021
Chief Judge Sykes is pleased to announce that the Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit has appointed Sarah O. Schrup, currently the Deputy Circuit Executive, to succeed Mr. Collins Fitzpatrick as Circuit Executive.
Please see the announcement for further details.
Chief Judge Sykes is pleased to announce that the Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit has appointed Sarah O. Schrup, currently the Deputy Circuit Executive, to succeed Mr. Collins Fitzpatrick as Circuit Executive.
Please see the announcement for further details.
6/3/2021
Notice to counsel and the public:
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will continue to operate under the Continuity of Operations Plan activated on March 18, 2020. See order for further details.
Pursuant to this order, all cases scheduled for oral argument through August 31, 2021, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by video communications, with audio livestreamed to YouTube.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will continue to operate under the Continuity of Operations Plan activated on March 18, 2020. See order for further details.
Pursuant to this order, all cases scheduled for oral argument through August 31, 2021, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by video communications, with audio livestreamed to YouTube.
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