All briefs must continue to comply with the formatting requirements of Rules 81.18, 84.04, 84.05 and 84.06. Individuals ineligible to use the electronic filing system may find more information about the formatting of briefs in the Southern District’s ABC’s of Appellate Practice.
The electronic version of the brief must be filed in text searchable PDF format and signed electronically. Supreme Court Rules 84.06 and 103.04. The appellant’s brief must be accompanied by an appendix which shall be filed as a separate document. Service of a brief is accomplished on registered users through the electronic filing system and no additional certificate of service is required. Service on non-registered users is accomplished pursuant to Rule 43.01.
Should you have any technical questions about electronic filing, such as how to scan documents or attach documents to your filing, please contact the OSCA Help Desk at (888) 541-4894.
Should you have questions about the format of your brief, please contact the clerk’s office at (417) 895-6811.