Federal Briefing Schedule Lawyers

Federal Appellate Procedures

NationwideAppellate Procedures

The briefing schedule sets deadlines for filing appellate briefs. The appellant files an opening brief, the appellee responds, and the appellant may file a reply.

Typical Schedule

Meeting briefing deadlines and filing persuasive briefs are critical to appellate success.

  • Opening brief: 40 days after record is complete
  • Response brief: 30 days after opening brief
  • Reply brief: 21 days after response brief

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