Superior Court of Fulton County Page & Word Limits

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion or brief

Motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits) and reply briefs to 15 pages; over-limit filings without permission may be stricken.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion or brief in excess of 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages. Documents exceeding the above page limits that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Spacing

Double

Discovery motions and responses are each limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

The motion shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced. Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within 1 week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants written permission to exceed.

Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits. Approval to exceed this page length may be requested informally by email.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Spacing

Double

Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

The motion shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery response

Spacing

Double

Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within 1 week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than 10 pages, double spaced.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits), unless written permission is obtained; exceeding may be requested informally by email.

Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25} pages in length, excluding exhibits. Approval to exceed this page length may be requested informally by email.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits) unless advance permission is granted; excess filings may be stricken.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty-five (25) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty-five (25) pages that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages.

The discovery motion shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced, with a size twelve (12) or larger font.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages.

Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed withinne (1) week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced, with a size twelve (12) or larger font.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits.

Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits, double spaced with a size twelve (12) or larger font.

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Victim impact statement

Victim impact statements are limited to two pages and may be read by the victim, victim's family or loved ones, or the prosecutor.

All victim impact statements must be in writing. on point and directed to the Court and not others, They are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by the victim. victim's family or loved ones or the prosecutor.

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Request for leniency

Requests for leniency are limited to two pages and may be read by the Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones, or the Defendant's attorney.

Any requests for leniency must be in writing. on point and directed to the Court and not others, These requests are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones or Defendant's attorney.

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 20 pages absent advance permission; documents filed over the limit without permission may be struck from the record.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or responses in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages which are filed without permission may be struck from the record.

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Leniency request

Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.

Any requests for leniency must be in writing, on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by Defendant, the Defendant's family or loved ones or Defendant's attorney.

Applies to

Non pattern jury charges

Each side is limited to 15 non-pattern jury charges unless written leave to file more is obtained from the Court.

Each side is limited to fifteen (15) NON-PATTERN charges, unless leave to file additional NON-PATTERN charges is sought and obtained (in writing) from the Court.

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Victim impact statement

Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to two pages.

All victim impact statements must be in writing, on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than two pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or loved ones or the prosecutor.

Applies to

Non pattern jury charge

Each party is limited to 15 non-pattern jury charges unless the Court grants written leave to file additional charges.

Each party is limited to 15 NON-pattern jury charges, unless leave to file additional NON-pattern jury charges is sought (and obtained in writing) from the Court.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Spacing

Double

Motions to compel (with supporting briefs) and responses are each limited to 10 pages, double-spaced; the motion's limit excludes the certificate of service page.

A motion to compel with supporting brief shall not exceed 10 pages, double-spaced, excluding the certificate of service page. A response to a motion to compel shall be filed within 10 days of service of the discovery motion and shall not exceed 10 pages, double-spaced.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Non-discovery motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding the certificate of service and exhibits.

Motions/Briefs, other than discovery motions, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, excluding the certificate of service and exhibits.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Any reply or sur-reply brief is limited to ten (10) pages total.

Any reply or sur-reply brief is limited to ten (10) pages total.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Pleading

Motions, responses, and other pleadings are limited to 25 pages; documents longer than 25 pages require prior court permission and may be stricken if not approved.

Motions, responses, and other pleadings should be double-spaced (unlike this Order), in the font of your choice but the font size of the Court's choice (12-point or larger), and no longer than twenty-five pages. If you feel compelled to write more than twenty-five pages, please obtain permission from the Court before filing your document, as it may be stricken from the record if not cleared in advance.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and briefs are limited to 25 pages unless advance permission is granted, excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and exhibits.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion or brief in excess of 25 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits).

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages.

Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages.

Limit

20 pages

Motions, briefs, and responses are limited to 20 pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other exhibits) absent advance permission; documents over 20 pages filed without permission may be subject to court action.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits). Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages that are filed without permission may be

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Spacing

Double

Discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

The discovery motion shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Response

Spacing

Double

Responses to discovery motions are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

Responses to the discovery motion shall be filed within one (1) week of the filing of the discovery motion and shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, double spaced.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Spacing

Double

Approved replies and sur-replies are limited to 5 pages, double spaced.

If prior Court approval is obtained, replies and/or sur-replies shall also be limited to no more than five (5) pages, double spaced.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 25 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants written permission to exceed.

Except upon written permission of the Court, briefs and responsive briefs shall be limited to limited to twenty-five (25) pages in length, excluding exhibits.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Victim impact statement

Victim impact statements must be written, relevant, and no longer than three pages.

All victim impact statements must be in writing and on point. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative or the prosecutor.

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Motion

No party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of 20 pages, excluding affidavits (and possibly other excluded items), absent advance permission.

Absent advance permission, no party may file a motion, brief, or response in excess of twenty (20) pages (excluding affidavits,

Limit

20 pages

Documents filed without permission that exceed 20 pages may be stricken from the record.

Documents exceeding twenty (20) pages that are filed without permission may be stricken from the record.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Victim impact statement

Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to three pages.

All victim impact statements must be in Writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative, or the prosecutor.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Request for leniency

Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and limited to three pages.

Any requests for leniency must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the Defendant, the Defendant’s family or loved ones, or Defendant’s ' attorney.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Victim impact statement

Victim impact statements must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.

All victim impact statements must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. They are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the victim, victim's family or representative, or the prosecutor.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Leniency request

Requests for leniency must be in writing, on point, directed to the Court, and no longer than three pages.

Any requests for leniency must be in writing and on point and directed to the Court and not others. These requests are to be no longer than three pages in length and may be read by the defendant, the defendant's family or loved ones, or defendant's attorney.