Superior Court of Fulton County 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 Superior Court of Fulton County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Page, word and line limits
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants written permission to exceed.
Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits. Approval to exceed this page length may be requested informally by email.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery response
- Spacing
- Double
Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within 1 week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits), unless written permission is obtained; exceeding may be requested informally by email.
Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25} pages in length, excluding exhibits. Approval to exceed this page length may be requested informally by email.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits) unless advance permission is granted; excess filings may be stricken.
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty-five (25) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty-five (25) pages that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages.
The discovery motion shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced, with a size twelve (12) or larger font.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits.
Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits, double spaced with a size twelve (12) or larger font.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Leniency request
Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.
Any requests for leniency must be in writing, on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones or Defendant's attorney.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Victim impact statement
Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.
All victim impact statements must be in writing, on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or loved ones or the prosecutor.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 20 pages absent advance permission; documents filed over the limit without permission may be struck from the record.
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or responses in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages which are filed without permission may be struck from the record.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
- Spacing
- Double
Motions to compel (with supporting briefs) and responses are each limited to 10 pages, double-spaced; the motion's limit excludes the certificate of service page.
A motion to compel with supporting brief shall not exceed 10 pages, double-spaced, excluding the certificate of service page. A response to a motion to compel shall be filed within 10 days of service of the discovery motion and shall not exceed 10 pages, double-spaced.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Non-discovery motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding the certificate of service and exhibits.
Motions/Briefs, other than discovery motions, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, excluding the certificate of service and exhibits.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Any reply or sur-reply brief is limited to ten (10) pages total.
Any reply or sur-reply brief is limited to ten (10) pages total.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Pleading
Motions, responses, and other pleadings are limited to 25 pages; documents longer than 25 pages require prior court permission and may be stricken if not approved.
Motions, responses, and other pleadings should be double-spaced (unlike this Order), in the font of your choice but the font size of the Court's choice (12-point or larger), and no longer than twenty-five pages. If you feel compelled to write more than twenty-five pages, please obtain permission from the Court before filing your document, as it may be stricken from the record if not cleared in advance.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages unless advance permission is granted, excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits.
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion or brief in excess of 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits).
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Victim impact statement
Victim impact statements must be written, relevant, and no longer than three pages.
All victim impact statements must be in writing and on point. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative or the prosecutor.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
- Spacing
- Double
Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
The discovery motion shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Response
- Spacing
- Double
Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within one (1) week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply
- Spacing
- Double
Approved replies and sur-replies are limited to 5 pages, double spaced.
If prior Court approval is obtained, replies and/or sur-replies shall also be limited to no more than five (5) pages, double spaced.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants written permission to exceed.
Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
Documents filed without permission that exceed 20 pages may be stricken from the record.
Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Victim impact statement
Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to three pages.
All victim impact statements must be in Writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative, or the prosecutor.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Request for leniency
Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to three pages.
Any requests for leniency must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the Defendant, the Defendant’s family or loved ones, or Defendant’s ' attorney.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Victim impact statement
Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.
All victim impact statements must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative, or the prosecutor.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Leniency request
Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.
Any requests for leniency must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the defendant, the defendant's family or loved ones, or defendant's attorney.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Motion or brief
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion or brief in excess of 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages. Documents exceeding the above page limits that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.
Summary: Motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits) and reply briefs to 15 pages; over-limit filings without permission may be stricken.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 2 pages ?
- Applies to
- Victim impact statement
All victim impact statements must be in writing. on point and directed to the Court and not others, They are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by the victim. victim's family or loved ones or the prosecutor.
Summary: Victim impact statements are limited to two pages and may be read by the victim, victim's family or loved ones, or the prosecutor.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Criminal cases
- Limit
- 2 pages ?
- Applies to
- Request for leniency
Any requests for leniency must be in writing. on point and directed to the Court and not others, These requests are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones or Defendant's attorney.
Summary: Requests for leniency are limited to two pages and may be read by the Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones, or the Defendant's attorney.
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- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
- Spacing
- Double
The motion shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced. Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within 1 week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.
Summary: Discovery motions and responses are each limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion ?
- Spacing
- Double
The motion shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.
Summary: Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition ?
Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed withinne (1) week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced, with a size twelve (12) or larger font.
Summary: Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages that are filed without permission may be
Summary: Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 20 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other exhibits) absent advance permission; documents over 20 pages filed without permission may be subject to court action.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits,
Summary: No party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of 20 pages, excluding affidavits (and possibly other excluded items), absent advance permission.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Non pattern jury charge
Each party is limited to 15 non-pattern jury charges unless the Court grants written leave to file additional charges.
Each party is limited to 15 NON-pattern jury charges, unless leave to file additional NON-pattern jury charges is sought (and obtained in writing) from the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Criminal cases
- Applies to
- Non pattern jury charges
Each side is limited to 15 non-pattern jury charges unless written leave to file more is obtained from the Court.
Each side is limited to fifteen (15) NON-PATTERN charges, unless leave to file additional NON-PATTERN charges is sought and obtained (in writing) from the Court.
What page or word limits apply to motion in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge Debbie-Ann R. Rickman's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes exhibits. Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits) unless advance permission is granted; excess filings may be stricken.
Judge Melynee Leftridge's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 20 pages absent advance permission; documents filed over the limit without permission may be struck from the record.
Judge Rachel R. Krause's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages. Excludes certificates and exhibits. Non-discovery motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding the certificate of service and exhibits.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to discovery response in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge David H. Emadi's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge David H. Emadi's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes exhibits. Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits), unless written permission is obtained; exceeding may be requested informally by email.
Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr. and Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.'s rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes exhibits. Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants written permission to exceed.
Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes exhibits. Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to victim impact statement in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.'s rule states these limits: 3 pages. Victim impact statements must be written, relevant, and no longer than three pages.
Judge Melynee Leftridge's rule states these limits: 2 pages. Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.
Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.
2 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to pleading in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge Robert C. I. McBurney's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions, responses, and other pleadings are limited to 25 pages; documents longer than 25 pages require prior court permission and may be stricken if not approved.
What page or word limits apply to leniency request in Superior Court of Fulton County?
Judge Melynee Leftridge's rule states these limits: 2 pages. Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.
Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.
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