Local Rule LR 10-1: Format Requirements
D. Or. — Civil rule
LR 10-1 Format Requirements
(a) Legibility Pleadings and other documents must be typewritten, neatly printed, or otherwise legibly reproduced, using blue or black ink.
(b) Line Spacing Pleadings and other documents must be double-spaced except for the identification of counsel, title of the case, footnotes, quotations, and exhibits.
(c) Minimum Type Size for Text, Footnotes, and Endnotes Typewritten materials, including footnotes and endnotes, must use no smaller than a 12-point font.
(d) Page Margins Pleadings and other documents must have one inch margins on the top, bottom, left, and right sides.
(e) Pagination Requirements Every page of a pleading or other document (not including attachments or exhibits) must bear a footer with a brief description of the pleading or document and consecutive numbering at the bottom of the page.
Exhibits or attachments to pleadings and other documents must be clearly numbered.
(f) Paper Filing Requirements Paper Copies Paper copies filed with the clerk must be on one-sided 8 ½" x 11" paper, flat and unfolded, without back or cover.
Stapled or Fastened Pleadings and other documents that are less than one inch thick must be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Larger documents must be fastened with some other permanent fastening device. Rubber bands or large clips do not qualify as "permanent fastening devices" for purposes of this rule. Metal fasteners, ring or nylon binder posts may be used.
Practice Tips 1. Exhibits and attachments do not require a footer, but they must be clearly numbered to enable the Court and counsel to find particular pages quickly and easily.
2. Regarding judges' copies: Ask the courtroom deputy clerk whether the judge's copies should be three hole punched on the side for inclusion in a binder, or two hole punched at the top for inclusion in a file or folder.