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Court Rules

District of Delaware Electronic Filing Rules

40 rules from official source documents

Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be filed electronically; non-electronic proposed orders are not accepted by Judge Shannon.

Judge Shannon only accepts proposed orders electronically.

Bankruptcy Brendan L. Shannon
Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, and all exhibits to the proposed order must be uploaded as separate attachments.

Judge Goldblatt only accepts proposed orders electronically.

Bankruptcy Craig T. Goldblatt
Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be uploaded electronically for processing.

Proposed orders must be uploaded electronically for processing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles
Applies to
Exhibits to proposed order

Exhibits to proposed orders must be uploaded separately using the “Attachments to Document” designation.

Exhibits to a proposed order must be uploaded separately as “Attachments to Document.”

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

Judge Owens only accepts proposed orders electronically. All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order when uploaded. Additionally, all exhibits to the proposed order must be uploaded as separate attachments.

Bankruptcy Karen B. Owens

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.

Proposed orders in all chapter 11 and chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version

A redacted version of every sealed document must be filed electronically within seven days after the sealed document is filed.

A redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Compendium of cases

Compendiums of cases must not be filed electronically with the Court.

Compendiums of cases shall not be filed electronically with the Court,

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically.

A redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Compendium of cases

Compendiums of cases may not be filed electronically, but a notice of service of a compendium must be filed electronically.

Compendiums of cases shall not be filed electronically with the Court, but a notice of service of a compendium of cases shall be filed electronically with the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Notice of service of compendium

A notice of service of a compendium of cases must be filed electronically with the Court.

but a notice of service of a compendium of cases shall be filed electronically with the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Sealed document

any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Compendium of cases

Compendiums of cases must not be filed electronically with the Court.

Compendiums of cases shall not be filed electronically with the Court

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Notice of service of compendium

A notice of service of a compendium of cases must be filed electronically with the Court.

a notice of service of a compendium of cases shall be filed electronically with the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

Redacted versions of sealed documents must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

Redacted versions of sealed documents must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements must not be e-filed or docketed.

Mediation statements are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

Redacted versions of sealed documents must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall
Applies to
ADR process communications

Communications about the ADR or mediation process, including scheduling communications, must not be e-filed or docketed.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall
Applies to
Adr communications

ADR/mediation communications, including scheduling or rescheduling communications, must not be e-filed or docketed.

any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements must not be electronically filed.

Mediation statements shall not be electronically filed since they are not part of the Court record.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

The redacted version of a sealed document must be filed electronically.

A redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements must not be e-filed or docketed.

Mediation statements are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically.

A redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version

A redacted version of a sealed document must be filed electronically within seven days after the sealed document is filed.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing File and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version

A redacted version of each sealed document must be filed electronically within seven days after the sealed document is filed.

In accordance with section G of the Revised Administrative Procedures Governing File and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher

Civil cases

Applies to
Claim construction term list

The claim-construction term list must not be filed with the Court.

This document will not be filed with the Court.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements must not be electronically filed.

Mediation statements shall NOT be electronically filed since

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

A redacted version of every sealed document must be filed electronically within seven days after the sealed document is filed.

In accordance with section G of the Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically.

In accordance with section G of the Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, a redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon

Civil cases

Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements shall NOT be electronically filed because they are not part of the Court record.

Mediation statements shall NOT be electronically filed because they are not part of the Court record.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon

Civil cases

Applies to
Redacted version of sealed document

Redacted versions of sealed documents must be filed electronically.

A redacted version of any sealed document shall be filed electronically within seven (7) days of the filing of the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon
Applies to
Adr communication

ADR/mediation communications, including scheduling or rescheduling communications, must not be e-filed or docketed.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements must not be e-filed or docketed.

Mediation statements are not to bee-filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon

A lawyer admitted pro hac vice must register for CM/ECF within seven days of the order; failure to register results in sua sponte cancellation of the admission.

Any lawyer admitted pro hac vice must register for the Court’s CM/ECF system within seven days of the Order. If a lawyer fails to register, Judge Wolson will sua sponte cancel the pro hac admission.

Visiting Joshua D. Wolson
Applies to
Brief

Counsel must file text-searchable briefs through CM/ECF.

Counsel must file text-searchable versions of their briefs on the CM/ECF system.

Visiting Joshua D. Wolson
Applies to
Brief

Counsel must post searchable versions of briefs to CM/ECF.

Counsel must post searchable versions of their briefs to the CM/ECF system.

Visiting Joshua D. Wolson
Applies to
Papers required by federal or local rules

Counsel must file papers required by the Federal or Local Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure electronically through ECF.

Counsel shall file all papers required to be filed under the Federal or Local Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure electronically through ECF.

Visiting Mark A. Kearney
Common questions about District of Delaware electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in District of Delaware?

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be uploaded electronically for processing.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 5, section D. Presentation of Proposed Orders

Judge Jennifer L. Hall: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Redacted versions of sealed documents must be filed electronically.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section Papers and Proceedings Under Seal

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A redacted version of every sealed document must be filed electronically within seven days after the sealed document is filed.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 13, section Papers Filed Under Seal

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