Local Rule LBR 9004-1: Papers - Requirements of Form

LBR 9004-1. Papers - Requirements of Form

(a) Paper Documents. All paper documents submitted for filing must meet the following requirements.

(1) Paper quality. The document must be on white paper of a quality acceptable to the clerk for scanning and storing the document as an electronic image.

(2) Dimensions. Documents exceeding 8.5 by 11 inches in size may be rejected by the clerk; documents exceeding these dimensions must be reduced by the filing party prior to submission to the court.

(3) Fasteners. Documents should not be fastened using staples, paper clips, prongs, covers, or any blue backing; binder clips are preferred to allow proper scanning.

(4) Tabs. Documents may not include tabs; exhibits should be separated using a separate page with the identification of the exhibit number or letter printed on the page.

(5) One-sided. Documents that are double-sided must be copied by the filing party to make one-sided pages prior to submission to the clerk.

(b) Formatting. Except for exhibits and court-approved forms, all documents for filing must meet the following requirements.

(1) Font style. All memoranda, including footnotes, shall utilize 14-point type.

(2) Line Spacing. The text of the document must be double-spaced, except for identification of counsel, title of the case, quotations, footnotes, and exhibits.

(3) Margins. Margins must be 1 inch from the edge of the document.