4th Cir. R. 31(d)

(1) Filing: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, one paper copy and one electronic copy of

briefs must be filed. The Court will order the filing of additional paper copies for oral

argument or if otherwise needed by the Court.

(2) Service: Service of paper copies of briefs is not required if the brief was served

electronically on counsel and on any party not represented by counsel. One paper copy of

any sealed brief must be served on lead counsel for each party separately represented who is

authorized to have access to the sealed brief and on any party not represented by counsel

who is authorized to have access to the sealed brief.

(3) Page-Proof Briefs: If the Court allows a deferred appendix, the parties are required to file

their page-proof briefs in electronic form only. After the deferred appendix is filed, filing

and service of final briefs are governed by (1) and (2) above.

Former Local Rule 31 amended and redesignated Local Rule 31(a) December 1, 1995; ame nded December 1, 1998,

December 1, 2002, and December 1, 2009.

Former I.O.P.-31.1 amended and redesignated Local Rule 31(b) December 1, 1995; amended December 1, 1998, and

December 1, 2009.

Former I.O.P.-31.2 redesignated Local Rule 31(c) December 1, 1995; amended December 4, 1996, April 1, 2008,

December 1, 2009, and July 2, 2012.

Former I.O.P.-31.3 redesignated Local Rule 31(d) December 1, 1995; amended December 1, 1998, July 1, 2010,

September 1, 2011, October 1, 2015, and July 15, 2022.