Rule 37: Retention Requirements for Documents

(a) Represented Parties. When the appellant or petitioner is represented, the representative shall retain copies of the record before the agency, all documents filed with the Court by the parties or any intervenor or amicus curiae, and all actions issued by the Court.


(b) Self-Represented Parties. When the appellant or petitioner is self-represented, the Secretary shall retain copies of the record before the agency, all documents filed with the Court by the parties or any intervenor or amicus curiae, and all actions issued by the Court.


(c) Duration of Retention. Documents described in subsections (a) and (b) shall be retained for not less than one year after all proceedings are concluded, including those concerning attorney fees and expenses.