Jefferson Circuit 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 Jefferson Circuit Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Civil cases

Limit: 25 pages
Limit: 5 pages
Applies to: Brief
Font: 12 pt

Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summary judgment require a memorandum of authority capped at 25 pages; replies are capped at 5 pages, and both must use at least 12-point type.

Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summaryjudgment shall not be noticed for motion hour but shall be filed with a memorandum of authority not exceeding twenty-five (25) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point. An opposing party shall have twenty (20) days from the certification date on the motion to respond. A reply may be filed no later than ten (10) days after the filing of a response and shall not exceed five (5) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point.

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Common questions about Jefferson Circuit Court page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Jefferson Circuit Court?

Jefferson Circuit Court's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 5 pages. Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summary judgment require a memorandum of authority capped at 25 pages; replies are capped at 5 pages, and both must use at least 12-point type.

View rule Official source Source: page 23, section 401 Motions to Dismiss; Judgment on the Pleadings, and Summary Judgments

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