A person represented by an attorney must file electronically, unless nonelectronic filing is
allowed by the court for good cause.
Generally, the only exception to the mandatory electronic filing requirement are case -
initiating documents (complaints, petitions, notices of removal and indictments). Additional
exceptions in the Eastern District are sealed records and any document that adds a party to an
action.
A person not represented by an attorney is generally not allowed to electronically file and
must submit paper for filing. Electronic filing is only permitted by court order.
Adopted and effective December 1, 2018
Amended November 5, 2020
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
