Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County Page & Word Limits
26 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Page, word and line limits
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine and responses are each limited to four pages, and replies are not permitted.
Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine and responses are each limited to four pages; replies are not permitted.
Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement of discovery or disclosure dispute
The joint discovery-dispute statement is limited to three pages, must include a certificate of good-faith consultation, and may not include exhibits; a mere threat letter or email does not by itself satisfy personal consultation.
The joint statement must not exceed three pages and must contain a certificate of good faith consultation. A letter or email to the opposing attorney threatening to file a discovery motion if he or she does not respond does not, without more, satisfy the personal consultation requirement under the rules. No exhibits shall be included with the summaries. If, after reviewing a summary, the Court determines that it needs additional documents, division staff will contact the attorneys.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine and responses are each limited to four pages, and replies are not permitted.
Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement of discovery or disclosure dispute
A joint discovery or disclosure dispute statement is limited to three pages and must include a certificate of good faith consultation.
The joint statement must not exceed three pages and must contain a certificate of good faith consultation.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Covered discovery and disclosure disputes must first follow Rule 26(d); briefing is three pages, with expansion to six pages considered for good cause in exceptional cases.
• Discovery Disputes Generally: This Division requires strict compliance with Ariz.R.Civ.P. 26(d), the Expedited Procedure for Resolving Discovery and Disclosure Disputes. All disputes between parties that could be addressed in motions for protective order under Rule 26(c) or motions to compel discovery or disclosure under Rule 37(a) must first proceed pursuant to Rule 26(d). The Court will consider expanding the briefing from three pages to six pages upon a showing of good cause in exceptional cases.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement of discovery or disclosure dispute
The joint dispute statement is limited to three pages, must include a certificate of good-faith consultation, and may not include exhibits.
The joint statement may not exceed three pages and contain a certificate of good faith consultation. The summaries may not include exhibits.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine are barred in bench trials absent leave, limited to five per party absent leave for good cause, and limited to four pages; responses are also limited to four pages, with no replies permitted.
Motions in Limine shall not be filed in bench trials without leave of the Court. Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine. Motions in Limine should address only extremely prejudicial matters, which could result in a mistrial. Motions in Limine should not be filed on routine evidentiary matters. Motions in Limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed. Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length, and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine in bench trials require leave; absent leave for good cause, each party may file at most five, motions and responses are limited to four pages each, and replies are not allowed.
Motions in Limine shall not be filed in bench trials without leave of the Court. Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine. Motions in Limine should address only extremely prejudicial matters, which could result in a mistrial. Motions in Limine should not be filed on routine evidentiary matters. Motions in Limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed. Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length, and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Absent leave for good cause, each party may file at most five Motions in Limine, limited to four pages each, with responses also limited to four pages and no replies; routine evidentiary matters and requests to enforce evidence rules should not be raised this way.
Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine. Motions in Limine should address only matters that are extremely prejudicial and could result in a mistrial. Motions in Limine should not be filed on routine evidentiary matters. Motions in Limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed. Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Motions in limine and responses to them are each limited to four pages.
Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are to be no more than four pages in length.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Absent good cause and leave, each party may file at most five motions in limine; they are limited to four pages, responses to four pages, and no replies are permitted.
Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine. Motions in Limine should address only matters that are extremely prejudicial and could result in a mistrial. Motions in Limine should not be filed on routine evidentiary matters. Motions in Limine asking the Court to enforce a particular rule of evidence should not be filed. Motions in Limine are to be no more than four pages in length and responses are no more than four pages in length. There are no replies.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Each party may file at most two motions in limine, each limited to four pages and one issue.
Each party is limited to two motions in limine containing a maximum of four pages of facts, argument, etc. Each motion shall be limited to one issue.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Discovery-dispute briefing is three pages, but the Court may expand it to six pages upon good cause in exceptional cases.
The Court will consider expanding the briefing from three pages to six pages upon a showing of good cause in exceptional cases.
WARNING
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Joint statement
Instead of filing a discovery or disclosure motion, parties who believe a brief court conference may resolve the issue may file a joint statement of up to three pages, with 1.5 pages for each side, and request a discovery dispute conference.
If counsel or self-represented parties believe a brief, on-the-record conference with the Court will resolve the issue posed by a discovery or disclosure motion yet to be filed, they may instead file a joint, three-page statement (with each side being entitled to 1.5 pages) and request a discovery dispute conference with the Court.
WARNING
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
The Court may expand discovery-dispute briefing from three pages to six upon a showing of good cause in exceptional cases.
The Court will consider expanding the briefing from three pages to six pages upon a showing of good cause in exceptional cases.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
Each party may file only one summary judgment motion unless the court grants prior leave for good cause.
Each party shall be limited to one Motion for Summary Judgment, absent prior leave of Court for good cause shown.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
Each party may file no more than five motions in limine unless the court grants leave for good cause shown.
Absent leave of Court for good cause shown, each party may file no more than five Motions in Limine.
CRITICAL
Applicable page limits may not be exceeded without leave of court, and the limits will be strictly enforced.
Page limits should not be exceeded without leave of court. This will be strictly enforced.
CRITICAL
Page limits may not be exceeded without leave of Court.
Page limits should not be exceeded without leave of court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
Each side may file no more than one motion for summary judgment without leave of court.
No more than ONE Motion for Summary Judgment per side without leave of court.
WARNING
Page limits may be exceeded only with leave of court.
Page limits should not be exceeded with leave of court.
WARNINGCivil cases
Page limits are enforced and may not be exceeded without leave of court.
Page limits are enforced and should not be exceeded without leave of court.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Motion
Motions must comply with court-rule page limits; a party seeking an extension should file a brief explaining the reason.
All motions must adhere to the page limitations set forth in the court rules. If you believe the page limitation needs to be extended, you should file a brief explaining why.
WARNINGCivil cases
A party must obtain leave of Court to exceed page limits.
Page limits will not be exceeded without leave of Court.
WARNING
Page limits may not be exceeded without leave of Court.
Page limits should not be exceeded without leave of court.
What page or word limits apply to joint statement of discovery or disclosure dispute in Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County?
Judge Kerstin Lemaire's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The joint dispute statement is limited to three pages, must include a certificate of good-faith consultation, and may not include exhibits.
Judge Dewain Fox's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The joint discovery-dispute statement is limited to three pages, must include a certificate of good-faith consultation, and may not include exhibits; a mere threat letter or email does not by itself satisfy personal consultation.
Judge Jay Adleman's rule states these limits: 3 pages. A joint discovery or disclosure dispute statement is limited to three pages and must include a certificate of good faith consultation.
What page or word limits apply to motion in limine in Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County?
Judge Quintin Cushner's rule states these limits: 4 pages; 4 pages. Absent good cause and leave, each party may file at most five motions in limine; they are limited to four pages, responses to four pages, and no replies are permitted.
Judge Dewain Fox's rule states these limits: 4 pages; 4 pages. Motions in limine and responses are each limited to four pages; replies are not permitted.
Judge Scott Blaney's rule states these limits: 4 pages. Each party may file at most two motions in limine, each limited to four pages and one issue.
6 more rules answer this question.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County?
Judge John Blanchard's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Covered discovery and disclosure disputes must first follow Rule 26(d); briefing is three pages, with expansion to six pages considered for good cause in exceptional cases.
Judge Scott Blaney's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Discovery-dispute briefing is three pages, but the Court may expand it to six pages upon good cause in exceptional cases.
Judge Michael Mandell's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 6 pages. The Court may expand discovery-dispute briefing from three pages to six upon a showing of good cause in exceptional cases.
What page or word limits apply to joint statement in Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County?
Judge Erik Thorson's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Instead of filing a discovery or disclosure motion, parties who believe a brief court conference may resolve the issue may file a joint statement of up to three pages, with 1.5 pages for each side, and request a discovery dispute conference.
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