Court Rules

Denver District 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 Denver District Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

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Civil cases

Attorney limit
15 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

For all motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) or (2) or 56, the page limit is 15 pages, with reply briefs limited to 10 pages, not including the case caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

Summary: Motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages; excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

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Civil cases

Attorney limit
25 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

is 25 pages, with reply briefs limited to 10 pages, not including the case caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

Summary: Motions and responsive briefs under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 25 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages; excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

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Civil cases

Limit
5 pages ?
Applies to
Trial brief

Trial briefs must be filed no later than 7 days before the trial date and shall not exceed five pages in length.

Summary: Trial briefs are limited to five pages.

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Attorney limit
15 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Motion or responsive brief ?

For all motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) or (2) or 56, the page limit is 15 pages, with reply briefs limited to 10 pages, not including the case caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

Summary: Motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 15 pages, replies to 10 pages, excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

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Attorney limit
25 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Motion or responsive brief ?

For all motions and responsive briefs under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) or (2) or 56, the page limit is 25 pages, with reply briefs limited to 10 pages, not including the case caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

Summary: Motions and responsive briefs under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments.

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Limit
5 pages ?
Applies to
Trial brief

Trial briefs must be filed no later than 7 days before the trial date and shall not exceed five pages in length.

Summary: Trial briefs are limited to five pages.

Common questions about Denver District Court page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Denver District Court?

Judge Jon J. Olafson's rule states these limits: attorney: 15 pages; attorney: 10 pages. Excludes caption, signature blocks, certificates, and attachments. Motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages; excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 5, section Other Written Motions

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What page or word limits apply to trial brief in Denver District Court?

Judge Jon J. Olafson's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Trial briefs are limited to five pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

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What page or word limits apply to motion or responsive brief in Denver District Court?

Judge Jon J. Olafson's rule states these limits: attorney: 15 pages; attorney: 10 pages. Excludes caption, signature blocks, certificates, and attachments. Motions and responsive briefs not under C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1)/(2) or 56 are limited to 15 pages, replies to 10 pages, excluding caption, signature block, certificate of service, and attachments. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

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