Time of electronic filing and service

(a) A document shall be considered filed with the Clerk once electronic transmission is successfully completed, as recorded in the e-filing and service system. (b) An e-filed document is deemed served for purposes of Rule 5 of the Rules of Civil Procedure only upon selection of participants to be served and completed submission of the electronic filing. If an individual or entity required to receive service is a participant in the e-filing and service system, then the person e-filing a document shall provide e-service. The associated filing receipt shall list the participants selected and give proof of date, time and method of service. If a party is unable to receive service of an e-filed document electronically, the document shall be served in accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, or by utilizing the U.S. Mail feature of the e-filing and service system, and a copy of the certificate of service evidencing non-electronic service shall be filed in the e-filing and service system. (c) It is the responsibility of the participant to check his or her online inbox to view e-filed and served documents. Courtesy e-mail notification of a filing shall not constitute service.