| brief of appellant | -- | blue |
| brief of appellee | -- | red |
| reply brief of appellant | -- | yellow |
| amicus | -- | green |
| appellate intervenor | -- | green |
For cross-appeals, see I.O.P. 2, Color of Covers of Briefs in Cross-Appeals, following FRAP 28.1.
2. Form of Printing- Legibility. While the court encourages inexpensive forms of reproduction to minimize costs, counsel should personally check each copy of the brief for legibility, completeness, and a proper binding since copies distributed to the court are selected at random. It is also essential that the size type conform to the requirements of FRAP 32(a).
3. Briefs - Miscellaneous Information.
b. Acknowledgment of Briefs - The clerk will acknowledge filing of a brief if a stamped self-addressed envelope is provided.
c. Sample Briefs and Appendices - Upon request, the clerk’s office will loan to counsel sample briefs and appendices that comply with the prescribed form.
