Santa Cruz Superior Court Page & Word Limits
6 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Santa Cruz Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement
The joint statement on pending discovery issues may not exceed five pages.
The statement shall not exceed five pages.
- Attorney limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation brief
The confidential mediation brief may not exceed ten pages, but necessary exhibits are excluded from the page limit.
The brief shall not exceed ten pages, excluding necessary exhibits.
- Attorney limit
- 10 pages
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation brief
A confidential mediation brief may not exceed 10 pages, with necessary exhibits permitted up to 20 additional pages.
The brief shall not exceed 10 pages but may include necessary exhibits of up to 20 additional pages.
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement
The joint statement on pending discovery issues may not exceed five pages, and noncompliance may result in monetary sanctions, termination of the conference, or both.
The statement shall not exceed five pages. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in monetary sanctions, termination of the informal discovery conference, or both.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Confidential mediation brief
A confidential mediation brief may not exceed ten pages, with necessary exhibits excluded from the page count.
The brief shall not exceed ten pages, excluding necessary exhibits.
- Attorney limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation brief
A mediation brief may not exceed 10 pages, with necessary exhibits permitted for up to 20 additional pages.
The brief shall not exceed 10 pages but may include necessary exhibits of up to 20 additional pages.
What page or word limits apply to joint statement in Santa Cruz Superior Court?
Santa Cruz Superior Court's rule states these limits: 5 pages. The joint statement on pending discovery issues may not exceed five pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to mediation brief in Santa Cruz Superior Court?
Santa Cruz Superior Court's rule states these limits: attorney: 10 pages. Excludes exhibits. The confidential mediation brief may not exceed ten pages, but necessary exhibits are excluded from the page limit. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
2 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to confidential mediation brief in Santa Cruz Superior Court?
Santa Cruz Superior Court's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes exhibits. A confidential mediation brief may not exceed ten pages, with necessary exhibits excluded from the page count. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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