Ohio Loc. App. R. 19

As amended through July 25, 2024
Rule 19 - Form Of Briefs And Other Papers
(A)Form of Brief.
(1)Reproduction. A brief may be reproduced by any process that yields an image with clear black text in at least 12 point type when printed. This applies to both e-filed documents and those submitted in paper form. E-filed briefs shall be filed in searchable, but not editable, PDF format.
(2)Paper Size, Line Spacing, and Margins. The brief must be formatted to fit on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper when printed. Text must be doubled-spaced between lines, except quotations more than three lines long may be indented and single-spaced. Headings and footnotes may be single-spaced but must be at least 12-point font. Margins must be at least one inch on all four sides.
(3)Typeface and Type Style. The body of the brief must be set in a plain, legible typeface. The preferred font type is "Georgia." The style of the brief should be set in a plain, roman style, although italics and boldface may be used for emphasis. Case names must be italicized or underlined.
(B)Other Papers. The requirements contained above also apply to other papers filed in the court, including but not limited to motions, applications for reconsideration, and applications for en banc consideration.

Ohio. Loc. App. R. 19

Adopted eff. 2/1/1999; amended eff. 2/1/2019; amended eff. 12/28/2020.