Sacramento Superior Court Page & Word Limits
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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Sacramento Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Joint letter
- Spacing
- Single
At least three court days before the scheduled JDC, counsel shall file a joint letter outlining the discovery dispute, not exceeding 5 pages, single-spaced. No additional documents shall be attached to the letter.
Summary: The joint letter outlining the discovery dispute is limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, with no attachments, and must be filed at least three court days before the IDC.
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- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Writ merits brief ?
The opening and opposition briefs shall not exceed 30 pages, and the reply shall not exceed 20 pages.
Summary: Unless the court orders otherwise, writ of mandate merits opening and opposition briefs are limited to 30 pages; reply briefs are limited to 20 pages.
What page or word limits apply to joint letter in Sacramento Superior Court?
Sacramento Superior Court's rule states these limits: attorney: 5 pages. The joint letter outlining the discovery dispute is limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, with no attachments, and must be filed at least three court days before the IDC. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What page or word limits apply to writ merits brief in Sacramento Superior Court?
Sacramento Superior Court's rule states these limits: 30 pages; 30 pages; 20 pages. Unless the court orders otherwise, writ of mandate merits opening and opposition briefs are limited to 30 pages; reply briefs are limited to 20 pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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