Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 194 - Requirements for Briefs

(a) All briefs shall be double-spaced on paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size. Only one side of the paper shall be used, and the margins shall be at least one inch on all sides of the page. Headings shall be capitalized, in bold, or underlined. If typed, a minimum of size 12 font shall be used.

(b) Briefs shall comply with the following length restrictions:

(1) Opening briefs shall be no more than 20 pages in length.

(2) Reply briefs shall be no more than 15 pages in length.

(3) Closing briefs shall be no more than 10 pages in length.

(c) The page limitations set forth in subsection (b) do not include exhibits, appendices, tables of contents, or cover or title pages.

(d) Any party to the appeal may request a waiver of the page length restrictions in subsection (b). The waiver request will be decided by the Board, or its executive director if so authorized, without hearing and will only be granted upon a showing of good cause.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 194

1. New section filed 6-6-2022; operative 6-6-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 23). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 8.

Note: Authority cited: Section 23077, Business and Professions Code; and Article XX, Section 22, California Constitution. Reference: Sections 23081 and 23083, Business and Professions Code; and Article XX, Section 22, California Constitution.

1. New section filed 6-6-2022; operative 6/6/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 23). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 8.