6 Cir. I.O.P. 10

(a) Non-electronic Exhibits. Exhibits filed in the district court are part of the record on

appeal. Fed. R. App. P. 10(a)(1). Generally, the district court does not send non-electronic exhibits to this court unless and until the circuit clerk requests them. 6 Cir. R.

10(b) gives guidance on handling non-electronic exhibits.

(b) Bulky Exhibits. 6 Cir. R. 10(b) distinguishes between “ manageable paper exhibits” and

“documents of unusual bulk or weight.” The intent is (1) to allow parties to include in an

appendix exhibits or exhibit excerpts without burdening the court with extremely

voluminous exhibits and (2) to provide for forwarding of physical exhibits and documents

of unusual bulk or weight when immediate availability to the court is important to the

appeal.

(c) Sealed Exhibits. 6 Cir. R. 25 (h) governs sealed documents, including sealed exhibits.

(d) Non-PDF Exhibits. A party may file with the clerk of the court of appeals a video,

audio, or other non-PDF exhibit which has been filed with the district court. If an exhibit

is to be filed under seal, four copies must be provided unless directed otherwise by the

clerk. Guidelines for filing video and audio exhibits are posted on the Court’s website.