Record and Tape Requests
Request to review a file or copies of a hearing on audio cassette tape or compact disk (CD) must be made in writing using the Court's Information Request Form. All request must meet the following requirements:
- You are the respondent,
- You are the attorney/representative for the respondent; or
- You have the written permission of the respondent to review the record.
- If you require a complete copy of the Record of Proceedings, you must file a FOIA request with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of General Counsel.
Requests for copies of hearing tapes must be made in writing and blank 90 minute tapes must be provided by either parties making the request. You may wish to call the Court first to determine how many blank 90 minutes tapes will be required. If you are making a request for copies of hearings recorded using the Digital Audio Recording system, the Court will provide the CD. Please note that there are two ways of burning a CD – Basic and Advance. If you have access to a personal computer, you will be provided with an Advance CD. If you do not have access to a personal computer, you will be provided with a Basic CD which will allow you to listen to the recording on any CD player.