Judge Amy Thomas Ward

The sponsoring party must ensure audio or video media is in a format that can be uploaded and accepted by the appropriate court of appeals under its guidelines.

Audio exhibits may not exceed 100 Mb.

Video files may not exceed 2 GB.

Applies to

Petition

The Petitioner must attach this Order to the original petition and every copy; if the Petitioner fails to do so, the Clerk must ensure the copies are attached when the petition is filed.

Applies to

Reporter record

The appellate reporter’s record must clearly label its numbered contents and certify that it is a clear and accurate copy of the entire original recording.

Applies to

Appendix

Each party shall file with its brief, an appendix containing a written transcription of all portions of the recorded reporter's record and a copy of all exhibits relevant to the issues raised on appeal.

Applies to

Witness subpoena

Service

Email

Witness subpoenas for remote hearings may be served by email or another means calculated to provide notice.

Applies to

Witness subpoena

The party serving a witness subpoena must provide proof of service and file it with the court clerk.

Applies to

Exhibit

Service

Email to opposing party

Unless the exhibit was emailed previously, email it to opposing counsel, the judge, and the court reporter.

The recorder must file the original log and exhibits with the clerk after the proceeding ends and deliver a properly labeled certified recording copy to the court within ten days.

The court recorder must file the reporter’s record with the court of appeals within fifteen days after the appeal is perfected.