The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims have entered a new joint order modifying and superseding their prior administrative order of July 31, 2021, concerning access to the National Courts Building complex in Washington, D.C. Courthouse access will continue to be limited to court staff and litigants, witnesses, and any other parties who will be physically present in the courthouse because of their participation in a scheduled hearing that day. Additional requests for access will still be handled on a case-by-case basis when submitted in writing at least 24 hours ahead of time. The full administrative order is available on the court’s website (pdf).
Requests for access relating to Federal Circuit business or spaces within the National Courts Building may be submitted in writing through the Facilities and Security Office. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
To review ongoing updates and information about the Federal Circuit’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please go to the court’s COVID-19 information page.