Circuit Rule 29-1: Amicus Briefs in Connection with Principal Briefing
Circuit Rules and General Orders of the Ninth Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) When Permitted. The filing of an amicus brief during principal briefing is governed by FRAP 29(a).
(b) Disclosure Requirement. Pursuant to Circuit Rule 26.1-1, amicus briefs must be accompanied by a completed Form 34 Disclosure Statement. (New 12/1/25)
Notes
Circuit Advisory Committee Note to Rule 29-1
The filing of multiple amici curiae briefs raising the same points in support of one party is disfavored. Prospective amici are encouraged to file a joint brief. Prospective amici are reminded that the Court will review the amicus curiae brief in conjunction with the briefs submitted by the parties, so that amici briefs should not repeat arguments or factual statements made by the parties. (Rev. 7/94; 12/1/09; 12/1/25)