Transmission.
(a) Method of Filing: As stated in LR Gen P 5.01, absent good cause, counsel
shall file electronically in CM/ECF. However, other than a complaint or petition, when
necessary a party may file a document by fax transmission. The Clerk of Court shall
accept the document as filed if the filing and the document comply with these and other
applicable rules and statutes.
(b) Service: Service of any document in a civil action, other than original
process, may be made by fax transmission subject to the provisions of these Rules,
other applicable rules and statutes, and Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b).
(c) When Service Complete: Service by fax is complete upon receipt of the
entire document by the receiver’s fax machine.
(d) Proof of Service: Where service is made by fax transmission, proof of
service shall be made by affidavit of the person making service or by certificate of an
attorney. Attached to such affidavit or certificate shall be a copy of the sender’s fax
machine transmission record.
Service by Electronic Means
