Current through May 20, 2026

SC-D — Formatting & Page Limits

D.S.C. — SC-D uses district-uniform page limits and prescribed format requirements.

SC-D uses district-uniform page limits and prescribed format requirements.

Mechanics

  • Format requirements (Local Civ. R. 1.05):
  • Minimum one-inch margins on all sides.
  • Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier New font.
  • Minimum 12-point type for caption, text, and footnotes.
  • Only page numbers and document identification footers may appear in margins.
  • Double-space text except in indented quotations and footnotes.
  • Initial brief length (Local Civ. R. 7.05(B)(1)): 35 double-spaced pages, exclusive of affidavits, supporting documentation, and copies of authority required by Local Civ. R. 7.05(C).
  • Reply brief length (Local Civ. R. 7.05(B)(2); see Local Civ. R. 7.07): 15 double-spaced pages.

For the rules, see the D.S.C. Local Civil Rules listing.