Part 4 · Proceedings in the Supreme Court

Rule 71.4. Additional Briefs

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Upon motion by a party the Court may permit the filing of additional briefs other than those provided for in Rule 38.

Committee Notes

Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 210. The rule is extended to all direct appeals. A page limit is added for death penalty cases. Other nonsubstantive changes are made. Comment to 2002 change: A requirement that briefs include a statement regarding oral argument is added.