Petitioning for Review in the Supreme Court

Q: What are the requirements for the form and contents of petitions for review?

A: Requirements for form, such as typeface, margins, pagination, and so forth, are the same as for a Court of Appeal brief, as described in California Rules of Court, rules 8.504 and 8.204. The allowable length—8,400 words or 30 pages—is set forth in rule 8.504(d). The petition’s covers must be white (or blue, for an answer to a petition), as provided in Rule 8.40. The petition’s contents must include the issues presented for review, an explanation of how the case presents a ground for granting review, and any arguments and authorities supporting review, as set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 8.504(b).

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