California Courts: Courts: Courts of Appeal: 5th District: FAQ

12. What color of paper should be used for the brief/petition cover?

Document	Color
Appellant’s opening brief	Green
Respondent’s brief	Yellow
Appellant’s reply brief	Tan
Amicus curiae brief	Gray
Petition for rehearing	Orange
Answers to petition for rehearing	Blue
Petition for original writ or answer (opposition) to writ petition	Red

(See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 44(c) for further information.)