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Court Document Formatting

January 6, 2026

Standard formatting requirements for court filings including captions, margins, fonts, and local rules compliance.

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Court Document Formatting

General Federal Requirements

  • 8.5" x 11" paper
  • 1" margins (all sides)
  • 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar)
  • Double-spaced body text
  • Consecutively numbered pages
  • Line numbers (many courts)

Caption Elements

  • Court name
  • Case number
  • Party names
  • Document title

Common Local Variations

  • Page limits
  • Font requirements
  • E-filing specifications
  • Certificate of service format
  • Exhibit formatting

Best Practices

  • Always check local rules
  • Review judge's individual practices
  • Use court's preferred forms
  • Include all required certifications
  • Proofread caption details

E-Filing Considerations

  • PDF/A format often required
  • File size limits
  • Bookmarks for long documents
  • OCR for scanned documents
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