Step 5: Reply to the Government's Response

Submitted by [user:field_first_name]
  • What do I File?
    • You will make your response to the Answer Brief in a document called a Reply Brief.
  • When is the Brief Due?
    • Within 14 days from when the Answer Brief is filed. 
  • With Whom do I give a Copy?
    • File your brief into the District Court appellate case. Give a copy to the other parties in the case. DO NOT file a copy into your County Court case.
  • What Goes in a Reply Brief? 
    • Make your response to the arguments in the Answer Brief. The appellate court will not be able to consider any new arguments raised in the Reply Brief. 

Links for the Reply Brief

Flexible Caption
A specific Reply Brief form does not exist. This is a general case caption you may use.