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Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska Page & Word Limits

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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.

Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Fax filing

The total fax filing for an expedited-consideration motion and its underlying motion is limited to 25 pages.

Any motion for expedited consideration (and the underlying motion) may be filed by fax, provided proof is submitted that the opposing party is simultaneously served by fax, by hand delivery, or by process server, and only if the total fax filing does not exceed 25 pages.

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Civil cases

Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

Support briefs and oppositions are limited to 20 pages, replies are limited to 10 pages, and briefs exceeding these limits will be rejected.

Briefs in support of motions are limited to 20 pages, oppositions to motions are limited to 20 pages, and replies to oppositions are limited to 10 pages. Briefs not meeting these requirements will be rejected.

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Civil cases

Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Trial brief

Each party must file and serve a trial brief of no more than five pages no later than two weeks before trial.

Each party must file and serve a trial brief not to exceed five pages no later than two weeks before trial.

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Common questions about Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to fax filing in Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska?

Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska's rule states these limits: 25 pages. The total fax filing for an expedited-consideration motion and its underlying motion is limited to 25 pages.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section 1. Motions for Expedited Consideration

What page or word limits apply to brief in Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska?

Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. Support briefs and oppositions are limited to 20 pages, replies are limited to 10 pages, and briefs exceeding these limits will be rejected.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 5, section 6. Motions, a. General Requirements

What page or word limits apply to trial brief in Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska?

Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Each party must file and serve a trial brief of no more than five pages no later than two weeks before trial.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 8, section D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER

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