Connecticut appeal brief requirements

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In Connecticut, most appeals are decided by the Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut, and the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut is the court of last resort. Each court has its own rules for how a brief must look and what it must contain.

At a glance

Court	Type	Margins	Opening brief	Reply	Appendix
Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut	Arial 12 pt, double-spaced	1-inch margins	13,500 words	6,500 words	Appendix · A12
Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut	Arial 12 pt, double-spaced	1-inch margins	13,500 words	6,500 words	Appendix · A12

Rules profiles reviewed September 2026. Court rules change — confirm the current rules with the clerk.

Required parts of the brief, court by court

Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut

Intermediate appellate court — hears appeals from superior Court civil and criminal final judgments (except those going directly to the Supreme Court)

TABLE OF CONTENTS · STATEMENT OF ISSUES · TABLE OF AUTHORITIES · STATEMENT OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND OF THE FACTS · ARGUMENT · CONCLUSION AND STATEMENT OF RELIEF REQUESTED · Signature block · CERTIFICATION

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Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut

Court of last resort — hears appeals from direct appeals by statute (e.g., capital felonies, certain constitutional/election matters), transferred appeals, certified appeals from Appellate Court

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Questions

What are the brief format requirements in the Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut?

Arial 12 pt, double-spaced; 1-inch margins; opening brief limit 13,500 words.

Does the Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut require an appendix?

Appendix: required.

How long can a brief be in the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut?

Opening brief: 13,500 words; reply brief: 6,500 words.

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