Rule 3A:21 - Service and Filing of Papers(a)Copies of Written Motions to Be Furnished. All written motions and notices not required to be served as process must be served otherwise on each counsel of record by delivering or mailing a copy to him on or before the day of filing. In any case where electronic service and filing is permitted under Rule 1:17, delivery of an electronic copy or digital image of a document satisfies this requirement. At the foot of such motions and notices must be appended either acceptance of service or a certificate of counsel that copies were served as this Rule requires, showing the date of delivery or mailing.(b)Filing. Motions, notices and other items required to be served must be filed with the clerk.Amended by order dated March 1, 2011, effective 5/2/2011; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.