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2. How many copies are needed of documents filed with this court?

A. For most documents, California Rules of Court, rule 8.44(b) answers this question as to the number of copies to be filed in a Court of Appeal. Add an additional copy with self-addressed, stamped envelope, if a conformed copy is desired, and request the conformed copy in a cover letter.

Briefs (appellant's, respondent's, appellant's reply, and amicus curiae) 1 Original
4 Copies
Rehearing pleadings (petition and answer treated like briefs (rule 8.10(7)) 1 Original
4 Copies
Original writ pleadings (petition and answer (opposition), but not separately bound exhibits/record) 1 Original
4 Copies
Motion pleadings (motion and opposition or other response, rule 8.54; motion required on augments, rule 8.155 1 Original
3 Copies
Extension applications and opposition (rule 8.50) -- this court only accepts applications for extensions, not for augmentations or any other requests 1 Original
1 Copy
1 Copy of order for each counsel with addressed and stamped envelope for each
Appendix in lieu of clerk's transcript (rule 8.124) 1 Original
Separately bound exhibits/record with original writ petition (treated similarly to a rule 8.124 appendix) 1 Original
Any other document or paper (e.g., letters) 1 Original
1 Copy

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