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Monterey Superior Court Page & Word Limits

5 rules from official source documents

Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Monterey Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Applies to
Memorandum

A memorandum may not exceed the page limits set by the California Rules of Court unless the court grants advance permission.

No memorandum may exceed the page limits set forth in the California Rules of Court, unless advance permission is granted by the court.

CRITICALOfficial source
Limit
7500 words
Applies to
Brief

Opening and opposition memoranda in writ proceedings are each limited to 7,500 words.

The opening and opposition memoranda shall not exceed 7,500 words.

CRITICALOfficial source
Limit
5000 words
Applies to
Reply brief

A reply memorandum in a writ proceeding is limited to 5,000 words.

The reply memorandum shall not exceed 5,000 words.

CRITICALOfficial source

The word count for the compliance certification does not include the cover, tables, signature blocks, or the certification itself.

This briefing complies with the rule, which limits briefing to [insert the appropriate number] words.

WARNINGOfficial source

With court approval, the parties may stipulate to exceed the prescribed word count or modify the briefing schedule.

The parties may, subject to this court’s approval, stipulate to file briefs exceeding the word count noted in this rule 15.6 and/or to modify this briefing schedule.

WARNINGOfficial source
Common questions about Monterey Superior Court page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to memorandum in Monterey Superior Court?

A memorandum may not exceed the page limits set by the California Rules of Court unless the court grants advance permission.

View ruleSource: page 70, section 6.6 Complex Litigation, subd. A.2

What page or word limits apply to brief in Monterey Superior Court?

Monterey Superior Court's rule states these limits: 7500 words; 7500 words. Opening and opposition memoranda in writ proceedings are each limited to 7,500 words.

View ruleSource: page 166, section 15.6 — Administrative and Traditional Writ of Mandamus Briefing Schedules and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Monterey Superior Court?

Monterey Superior Court's rule states these limits: 5000 words. A reply memorandum in a writ proceeding is limited to 5,000 words.

View ruleSource: page 166, section 15.6 — Administrative and Traditional Writ of Mandamus Briefing Schedules and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply in Monterey Superior Court?

The word count for the compliance certification does not include the cover, tables, signature blocks, or the certification itself.

View ruleSource: page 166, section 15.6 — Administrative and Traditional Writ of Mandamus Briefing Schedules and Page Limits

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