Part 13 · Arguments

Rule 13.1. Time Limitations

Amended March 6, 2025 (current) Contains Deadlines

Counsel shall be limited in their arguments as follows:

(A) Felony cases punishable by the death penalty or life in prison -- 2 hours each side.

(B) Any other felony case -- 1 hour each side.

(C) Misdemeanor case -- 30 minutes each side.

(D) Civil cases other than appeals from magistrate courts -- 2 hours each side.

(E) Appeals from magistrate courts -- 30 minutes each side.

Committee Notes

Amended effective September 2, 1999; May 1, 2008.