Part 13 · Arguments
Rule 13.1. Time Limitations
Amended March 6, 2025 (current)
Contains Deadlines
Counsel shall be limited in their arguments as follows:
(A) Felony cases punishable by the death penalty or life in prison -- 2 hours each side.
(B) Any other felony case -- 1 hour each side.
(C) Misdemeanor case -- 30 minutes each side.
(D) Civil cases other than appeals from magistrate courts -- 2 hours each side.
(E) Appeals from magistrate courts -- 30 minutes each side.
Committee Notes
Amended effective September 2, 1999; May 1, 2008.