Rule 62-6. Signature on Documents

(a) All documents shall be signed by counsel of record. Attorneys shall sign electronically filed documents and electronically submitted briefs by entering their individual juris number during the filing transaction. Self-represented parties shall sign electronically filed documents and electronically submitted briefs by entering their E-Services user identification during the filing transaction. If a document or brief is electronically filed by more than one self-represented party, it must include the E-Services user identification or written signature of each self-represented party filing the document.

(b) All documents, except Judicial Branch forms, must include a signature block at the end of the document or brief, but before the appendix, if any. The signature block shall include the name, phone number, address, and, unless filed by counsel of record that are excluded from electronic filing, email address for counsel of record filing the document.

(c) An attorney may assist a client in preparing a document or brief to be signed and filed by the client. In such cases, the attorney shall insert the notation ''prepared with assistance of counsel'' on any document or brief prepared by the attorney. The attorney is not required to sign the document or brief, and the filing of such a document or brief shall not constitute an appearance by the attorney.

Committee Notes

(Amended March 15, 2017, to take effect June 15, 2017.) (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 4030.) (Amended Sept. 16, 2015, to take effect Jan. 1, 2016; amended June 15, 2016, to take effect Aug. 1, 2016; amended Oct. 18, 2016, to take effect Jan. 1, 2017; amended March 15, 2017, to take effect June 15, 2017; amended June 27, 2023, to take effect Jan. 1, 2024.)