N.M. R. App. P. 12-306

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 12-306 - Number of copies of papers

A.Scope of rule. This rule governs the number of copies of briefs, motions and other papers to be filed in the appellate court unless otherwise provided by these rules or by the appellate court.

B.Copy; definition. As used in this rule, "copy" includes the original.

C.Papers filed in the Supreme Court. The following numbers of copies of papers shall be filed in the Supreme Court:

(1) notices of appeal in cases in which the notice of appeal is originally filed in the Supreme Court:	one (1);
(2) statement of the issues:	three (3);
(3) motions for extension of time or page limits and responses thereto:	one (1);
(4) motions for leave to file amicus briefs and responses thereto:	one (1);
(5) briefs in chief, answer briefs, reply briefs, amicus briefs and correspondence and supplemental authorities submitted pursuant to Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph (D) of Rule 12-213 NMRA:	seven (7);
(6) motions to amend papers and responses thereto:	one (1);
(7) motions for rehearing and briefs in support thereof and responses thereto:	six (6);
(8) petitions for writs of certiorari and responses thereto:	seven (7);
(9) all other motions, responses and briefs in support thereof or opposition thereto:	four (4);
(10) all other papers:	seven (7).

D.Papers filed in the Court of Appeals. The following numbers of copies of papers shall be filed in the Court of Appeals:

(1) briefs in chief, answer briefs, reply briefs and amicus briefs:	six (6);
(2) correspondence and supplemental authorities submitted pursuant to Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph (D) of Rule 12-213 NMRA:	four (4);
(3) all motions, responses, and briefs in support thereof or opposition thereto, and all other papers:	one (1).

N.M. R. App. P. 12-306

As amended, effective 7/1/1990;4/1/1998;5/1/2003, as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 06-8300-021, effective 12/18/2006; by Supreme Court Order No. 07-8300-024, effective 11/1/2007; by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-025, effective for appeals filed on or after6/28/2011.

ANNOTATIONS The 2011 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-025, effective June 28, 2011, required that one copy of motions for leave to file amicus briefs and responses and seven copies of amicus briefs and correspondence and supplemental authorities be filed in the Supreme Court and that six copies of amicus briefs, four copies of correspondence and supplemental authorities, and one copy of motions, responses, and briefs in support or in opposition be filed in the Court of Appeals. The 2007 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 07-8300-024, effective November 1, 2007, revised Paragraph C to provide that the cover of the petition shall include the name, address and telephone number of counsel or the petitioner; added new Paragraph D; added new Paragraph E providing to a statement of compliance and relettered former Paragraphs D through J as Paragraphs F through L. The 2006 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 06-8300-021, effective December 18, 2006, deleted "and requests for oral argument" in Paragraph D. The 2003 amendment, effective May 1, 2003, inserted "and requests for oral argument" following "reply briefs" in Paragraph D. The 1998 amendment, effective for pleadings due on and after April 1, 1998, substituted "statement of the issues" for "docketing statement" in Subparagraph C(2).