As of September 1, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will reopen to the general public. In the four court of appeals courthouses, while masks are encouraged based on local conditions, absent further order to the contrary, they are optional. Panels may require masks for large groups and special events and retain the discretion to require masks in their courtrooms. Masking requirements for court of appeals arguments and events in district or bankrupcty courthouses or GSA controlled spaces are subject to any additional restrictions in effect in those buildings.
Details here.
Of note:
Because the Court recognizes that there will be a period of transition back to in-person arguments and that an attorney’s particular circumstances may make a remote appearance more practical, no motion to appear remotely will be required pending further order of the Court. Instead, counsel shall indicate in their Acknowledgment of Hearing Notice a preference for remote video argument. Until further notice, these requests will be honored. The Court widely disfavors telephonic appearances. They will not be allowed absent direct permission from the panel or as directed by court staff in the event of technological difficulties.
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