What is the procedure for submitting documents to the court?
You should submit for filing with the Clerk of Court an original of motions or pleadings. However, should you need a stamped “filed” copy of a pleading or motion for your records, submit an extra copy along with the original and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mailing. The Clerk’s Office will stamp both the original and the copy, place the original in the court’s case file, and return the copy to you. You may file pleadings with the court in person or by mail. Our offices are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. For ease of filing, the Clerk also maintains an after-hours filing depository box located outside the courthouse. Directions for filing are provided on the box, enabling parties to stamp documents with the date and time and deposit them at any time, including weekends and holidays. Important Note: When you submit a pleading to the court, you must also mail or deliver a copy of the pleading to the defe
