8th Cir. R. 39A: Taxation of Costs
Rules of Appellate Procedure and Internal Operating Procedures of the Eighth Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) Taxation of Reproduction Costs. The cost of printing or otherwise reproducing necessary copies of briefs, separate addenda, and appendices must be taxable as follows:
(1) BRIEFS. Unless the court has directed the parties to file a greater number of briefs, the clerk will allow taxation of costs for only 10 copies of each brief, plus one copy for each party separately represented.
(2) SEPARATE ADDENDA. Unless the court has directed the parties to file a greater number of separate addenda, the clerk will allow taxation of costs for only 10 copies of each separate addendum prepared under 8th Cir. R. 28A(g), plus one copy for each party separately represented.
(3) APPENDICES. Unless the court has directed the parties to file a greater number of appendices, the clerk will allow taxation of costs for only 3 copies of each appendix, plus one copy for each party separately represented.
(4) REPRODUCTION COSTS. The clerk will tax reproduction costs, regardless of reproduction method, at the following rate:
Reproduction per page per copy ........................... $ .15
Binding per brief, separate addendum, or appendix ................................................................$2.00
Cover per brief, separate addendum, or appendix ................................................................$2.00
Sales tax (if any) .......................... at the applicable rate
(5) OTHER COSTS. The clerk will not allow taxation of other costs associated with preparation of the brief or appendix. Parties cannot recover costs for overnight or special delivery.
(b) Filing Date. The prevailing party may file a bill of costs within 14 days after the entry of judgment. Untimely bills will be denied unless a motion showing good cause is filed with the bill. The losing party must file any objections to the bill of costs within 7 days after being served. If a party files a motion showing good cause, the clerk may grant a 7 day extension for filing either the bill of costs or the objections.
(c) Support for Bill of Costs. The bill of costs must be itemized and verified. Any receipts must be attached as exhibits to the bill of costs.