Second Appellate District Adopts Local Rule 7

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Contact: Leanne Kozak, 916-263-2838

 

October 16, 2012

Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District Adopts Local Rule 7

Adopted effective November 19, 2012

Rule 7.  Copies of Briefs, Original Proceedings (Writs), Oppositions or Replies to a Writ Petition Including Any Exhibits or Appendices - Electronic or Paper.

In lieu of an original and four (4) paper copies, a party submitting an electronic copy of a brief, writ, opposition or reply to a writ petition including any exhibits or appendices is required to file only an original and three (3) paper copies.

A party that does not submit an electronic copy of its brief, writ, opposition or reply to a writ petition including any exhibits or appendices, is required to submit one of the paper copies as scan-ready at the time of filing. “Scan-ready” means the document is unbound and does not have tabs or (for original proceedings) a red cover.

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