US · rules
4th Cir. R. 29(b)
Copies of Amicus Briefs
(1) During Consideration of Case on the Merits. If filed during consideration of the case on the
merits, one paper copy and one electronic copy of the amicus brief must be filed. The Court
will order the filing of additional paper copies for oral argument or if otherwise needed.
Service of paper copies of the amicus brief is not required if the brief was served
electronically on counsel and on any party not represented by counsel.
(2) During Consideration of Petition for Rehearing or Rehearing en Banc. If filed during
consideration of whether to grant rehearing or rehearing en banc, one electronic copy of the
amicus brief must be filed. No paper copies are required unless ordered by the Court.
Service of paper copies of the amicus brief is not required if the brief was served
electronically on counsel and on any party not represented by counsel.
History
Former I.O.P.-29.1 redesignated Local Rule 29 December 1, 1995; rescinded December 1, 1998. Local Rule 29 adopted December 1, 2016. Local Rule 29(a) adopted December 1, 2018 Former Local Rule 29 redesignated as Local Rule 29(b) December 1, 2018
Provenance
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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