As amended through Septmber 9, 2024
Rule 6.1007 - Format and contents of motions and other filings(1)Format. Motions and other related filings must show clear black text or images on a white background on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch document. If filed in paper, they may be reproduced by any process that yields a clear black image on white paper. The paper must be opaque and unglazed. Unless handwritten, the text must be double-spaced, but quotations more than 50 words long may be indented and single-spaced. Margins must be one inch on all sides. Page numbers must be located at the bottom center of each page. Typeface must conform to rule 6.903(1) (g). Paper filings must comply with Iowa Rule of Electronic Procedure 16.303. (2)Contents. A motion or other similar filing addressed to an appellate court must contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the title of the case, the file number, a brief descriptive title indicating the purpose of the filing, and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of counsel or self-represented party.Court Order October 31, 2008, effective 1/1/2009; by Court Order November 18, 2016, effective 3/1/2017; Court Order September 29, 2023, effective 4/1/2024.