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D.S.C. Local Crim. Rule 12.04
Form and Content of Memoranda
(A) A memorandum shall contain the following:
(1) A concise summary of the nature of the case.
(2) A concise statement of the facts that pertain to the matter before the court.
(3) The argument (brevity is expected) relating to the matter before the court for
ruling with citation to authority relevant to the motion.
(B) Unless an exception is granted by the court, no memorandum shall exceed:
(1) 35 double-spaced pages, in the case of an initial brief of any party.
(2) 15 double-spaced pages, in the case of any reply (see Local Civ. Rule 7.07
(D.S.C.)).
The page limitation is exclusive of affidavits, supporting documentation, and copies
of authority that may be attached.
Provenance
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- www.scd.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- fed-district-2026-09-19
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