Monterey Superior Court Page & Word Limits
5 rules from official source documents
2 of 5 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Monterey Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Page, word and line limits
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 7500 words
- Applies to
- Brief ?
The opening and opposition memoranda shall not exceed 7,500 words.
Summary: Opening and opposition memoranda in writ proceedings are each limited to 7,500 words.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 5000 words
- Applies to
- Reply brief ?
The reply memorandum shall not exceed 5,000 words.
Summary: A reply memorandum in a writ proceeding is limited to 5,000 words.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Memorandum
A memorandum may not exceed the page limits set by the California Rules of Court unless the court grants advance permission.
No memorandum may exceed the page limits set forth in the California Rules of Court, unless advance permission is granted by the court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
With court approval, the parties may stipulate to exceed the prescribed word count or modify the briefing schedule.
The parties may, subject to this court’s approval, stipulate to file briefs exceeding the word count noted in this rule 15.6 and/or to modify this briefing schedule.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
This briefing complies with the rule, which limits briefing to [insert the appropriate number] words.
Summary: The word count for the compliance certification does not include the cover, tables, signature blocks, or the certification itself.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Monterey Superior Court?
Monterey Superior Court's rule states these limits: 7500 words; 7500 words. Opening and opposition memoranda in writ proceedings are each limited to 7,500 words. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Monterey Superior Court?
Monterey Superior Court's rule states these limits: 5000 words. A reply memorandum in a writ proceeding is limited to 5,000 words. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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