United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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March 22, 2023, 9:30am

Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
Marshall University

This event is free and open to the public; please register for your free ticket.

What to Know Before You Go

On March 22nd, the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center will be operating as a federal courthouse, with all the necessary security protocols.

  • COME EARLY – Security screening will begin at 7:30 a.m.; everyone must be seated prior to the beginning of oral arguments, when the doors to the “courtroom” will be closed.
  • No “in and out” – Please commit to staying for at least an entire argument; each should last 40 minutes. The doors to the courtroom will close at 9:25 a.m. and the first argument will begin. There will be breaks between arguments; people can enter and exit during breaks.
  • Be prepared to clear security – Please see the list of Courtroom Prohibited Items below.

Items Prohibited in the Courtroom

  • No weapons or potential weapons – (firearms, knives, sharp tools or instruments, pepper spray, ammunition, etc.)
  • No flammable/combustible materials – (lighters, aerosol cans, etc.)
  • No electronic devices – (cell phones, computers, cameras, audio or video recording devices, smart watches, etc.)
  • No bags – (backpacks, purses, briefcase, etc.)
  • No food or drinks
  • No hats, except for religious purposes

Information About the Cases on Appeal

Contact

Patricia Proctor, J.D.
Founding Director
Old Main, Room 314
304-696-2801
patricia.proctor@marshall.edu


Jennifer Robinette, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
Old Main, Room 211
304-696-3183
jennifer.robinette@marshall.edu