### Question
How is the "written direct statements" defined?


### Answer
The term **written direct statements** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 803* as follows -

> witness statements, testimony, and exhibits to be presented in the proceedings, and such other information that is necessary to establish terms and rates, or the distribution of royalty payments, as the case may be, as set forth in regulations issued by the Copyright Royalty Judges

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 803*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-PROCEEDINGS BY COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES**

