La. R. Sup. Ct. 7

As amended through May 31, 2024
Rule 7 - Transcript Format Rules
1. Transcripts shall contain no fewer than 32 typed lines, exclusive of the page number, on legal 8 1/2 x 14 paper.
2. Transcripts shall contain no fewer than 9 or 10 characters to the typed inch (Pica type).
3. The left-hand margin of transcripts shall be set at no more than 1 inch.
4. The right-hand margin of transcripts shall be set at no more than 1 inch.
5. Each question and answer shall begin on a separate line.
6. Each question and answer shall begin at the left-hand margin, with no more than five spaces from the question and answer to the text.
7. Carryover question and answer lines shall begin at the left-hand margin.
8. Colloquy material shall begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin, with carryover lines commencing no more than 10 spaces from the left-hand margin.
9. Quoted material shall begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin, with carryover lines commencing no more than 10 spaces from the left-hand margin.
10. Parentheticals and exhibit markings shall begin no more than 15 spaces from the left-hand margin.
11. There shall be at least a one inch bottom margin.

La. R. Sup. Ct. 7