D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-405

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 27-405 - FORM OF DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY FILED

405.1

Format of Electronically Filed Documents. All electronically filed pleadings shall, to the extent practicable, be formatted in accordance with the applicable rules governing formatting of paper pleadings, and in such other and further format as the Board may require from time to time.

405.2

Representations by Using a Typographical Signature. Every pleading, document, and instrument electronically filed shall be deemed to have been signed by the attorney or declarant and shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature of such person, along with the typed name, address, telephone number, and Bar number of a signing attorney. Typographical signatures shall be styled "/s/ name" and shall be treated as personal signatures for all purposes under these Rules.

405.3

Electronic Title of Pleadings and Other Documents. The electronic title of each electronically filed pleading or other document ("paper"), shall include:

Party or parties filing the paper;

Nature of the paper;

Party or parties against whom relief, if any, is sought; and

Nature of the relief sought (e.g., "Appellant's Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions against Appellee").

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-405

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2078 (March 8, 2002); as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4782 (May 20, 2005) [EXPIRED]; amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1734 (4/6/2020)