Rule 26. Electronic Transmission By Clerk
Effective January 1, 2020
A. Transmission of Orders, Opinions, and Notices to Parties Not Exempted from E-Filing.
The Clerk shall electronically transmit orders, opinions, and notices to all parties represented by attorneys of record who are not exempted pursuant to Rule 68(C)(2) from the requirement that they file electronically.
B. Transmission of Orders, Opinions, and Notices to Parties Exempted from E-Filing.
The Clerk shall transmit orders, opinions, and notices by regular U.S. mail or personal delivery to parties and attorneys exempted from the requirement that they file electronically, see Rule 68(C)(2), unless the party or attorney requests FAX transmission. A request to receive FAX transmission must be in writing, provide the FAX number at which transmission is to be made, and be signed by exempted party or attorney making the request.
C. Clerkâs Functions.
When transmission is made by FAX, the Clerk shall retain the machine-generated transmission log as a record of transmission. The Clerk may, without notice, discontinue FAX transmission if the Clerk determines FAX transmission is not practicable.
D. Transmission of Notice of Appeal to Trial Court or Administrative Agency.
The Clerk shall electronically transmit the Notice of Appeal to:
(1) the Court Reporters in the trial court county or Administrative Agency;
(2) the clerk of the trial court or Administrative Agency; and
(3) the judge of the trial court before whom the case was heard.