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Rule IV: Briefs

Rules of the Louisiana Supreme Court – 2026

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Rule I: General Filing and Confidentiality Requirements Rule II: Fees Rule III: Preparation of Records Rule IV: Briefs Rule V: Motions Rule VI: Assigning Cases for Oral Argument Rule VII: Docketed Cases Rule VIII: Oral Arguments Rule IX: Rehearings Rule X: Writ Applications Rule XI: Certified Questions from the Louisiana Courts of Appeal Rule XII: Certified Questions from Federal Courts and Other State Courts of Last Resort Rule XIII
IV § 1 Brief Filing Requirements IV § 2 Appellant or Applicant Brief Contents IV § 3 Appellee or Respondent Brief Contents IV § 4 Criminal Briefs IV § 5 Timeliness of Briefs IV § 6 Appendix to the Brief IV § 7 Extensions of Time IV § 8 Supplemental Briefs IV § 9 Reply Briefs IV § 10 Citation of Supplemental Authorities IV § 11 Brief of an Amicus Curiae