New Modernization of Court Rules Formatting Requirements Checklist

The Modernization of Court Rule Revisions that took effect on January 1, 2022, included a number of formatting requirements that apply to all motions, petitions, briefs, pleadings and other documents filed in the appellate and trial courts. The Nebraska Supreme Court understands that lawyers may need a “grace period” while transitioning to the new formatting requirements. It is our understanding that, for the time being, no clerk will reject a filing for non-compliance with the formatting requirements. That is subject to change. All lawyers need to familiarize themselves with the new rules and incorporate the changes summarized below. (Issued as of January 20, 2022.)

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