STANDING ORDER REGARDING PAPER COPIES OF LENGTHY DOCUMENTS
Local Civil Rule 5(a)(9) discusses “Paper Copies of Lengthy Documents.” Under the rule, Parties
must send paper copies of an electronically filed document to chambers if the document “exceeds
ten pages in length, including attachments[.]” This rule applies “[u]nless otherwise ordered by the
presiding judge[.]” In other words, judges can relieve Parties of their Rule 5(a)(9) obligations by
Standing Order.
The Court finds it prudent to do so. In our ever-changing times, electronic platforms are the name
of the game. Almost all Parties file their pleadings, motions, and other documents via this District’s
Electronic Filing System. And Court staff primarily rely on that very same system in performing
their daily duties. Accordingly, the Court finds that opting out of Local Civil Rule 5(a)(9) would
conserve resources for both the Parties and the Court.
Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-
5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all
electronically filed documents over ten pages in length.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that courtesy paper copies shall only be provided to chambers
when specifically requested by the undersigned.
SIGNED this 11th day of August, 2025.
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Michael J. Truncale
United States District Judge
