Judge Sarah Thomas Kovoor

Applies to

Proposed order

Civil cases filed electronically must use the updated Proposed Order Template.

Applies to

Motion

Self-represented litigants are encouraged to submit proposed orders with motions, but a pleading cannot be rejected because a proposed order was not attached.

Applies to

Replevin action

Parties filing a replevin action must file a replevin complaint, a replevin notice of hearing and request for hearing, and a replevin motion for possession.

Garnishments are added to the case types exempt from e-filing.

During a Systemic Error, the Clerk must accept paper documents for filing for the duration of the error.

Applies to

Pleading

Pleadings in case types identified as e-file cases must comply with Local Rule 11; other case types are subject to this paper-pleading rule.

The Clerk reviews e-services submissions Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays and emergency closures; submissions sent after those hours are reviewed on the next business day or days.

In exceptional circumstances where next-business-day acceptance exposes a case to dismissal or penalty, the Administrative Judge may change the filed and time-stamped date upon written application, and the Registered User must prove timely submission and delayed acceptance.

Registered Users should make every effort to submit documents in the e-filing system by 4:15 p.m. to allow time for processing.

Proof of service must be made for all documents required or permitted to be served in compliance with Civ.R. 5(B)(4).

Service

Mail

The Clerk accepts Civil Rule 4.1 service methods, including virtual service by certified mail with electronic delivery confirmation, which remains subject to review or challenge.

The proposed judgment entry accompanying permission to amend a pleading must be served on all parties or counsel of record.