US Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit Fax Number — Fax Court Filings and Documents

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit lists a fax number of 504-310-7669. Verify current filing requirements with the clerk's office before you rely on fax for a particular document.

The court prefers electronic filing through CM/ECF. Fax filing is generally limited to emergency motions or situations where electronic filing isn't available, so review the local rules to see whether your filing qualifies.

Usually, a fax received before midnight on the due date counts as filed on that date. Some courts require receipt by close of business instead, so check the Fifth Circuit's rules and keep proof of when your fax arrived.

The Fifth Circuit hears appeals from federal district courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Filings should follow that circuit's local rules even if your underlying case originated in one of those state's district courts.

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