US · rules
4th Cir. R. 32(b)
Length of Briefs
The Fourth Circuit encourages short, concise briefs. Under no circumstances may a brief
exceed the length limitations in FRAP 32(a)(7) and FRAP 28.1(e) without the Court's advance
permission.
A motion for permission to submit a longer brief must be made to the Court of Appeals at least
10 days prior to the due date of the brief and must be supported by a statement of reasons. These
motions are not favored and will be granted only for exceptional reasons.
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