Brief Submission Form

  • Brief Submission Form

    Complete this form to submit your legal brief to the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church.

  • BETA TEST: This electronic filing system is currently in beta testing. Electronic filing is an OPTIONAL channel; traditional paper filing remains fully available during this transition period and no filer is required to use this system. If you encounter any problem, please file on paper and report the issue to support@umcjudicialcouncil.org.

  • Filer Information

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  • Filing Guidelines

  • FILING DEADLINES
    Briefs must be received by the Secretary no less than 70 days before the session — by July 15 for fall sessions and by December 31 for spring sessions.

    DOCUMENT FORMAT
    Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF. Double-spaced, 12-point serif font, one-inch margins, pages numbered at bottom right.

    PAGE LIMITS
    Interested parties: up to 30 pages for opening briefs / 20 pages for reply briefs. Amicus curiae: up to 20 pages for either type, including all attachments and exhibits.

    SERVICE
    Provide an electronic copy to all other interested parties simultaneously with your filing.

    FILING CONTACT
    secretary@umcjudicialcouncil.org — Rev. Angela Brown, JD, Secretary of the Judicial Council

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