Ex Parte Submissions
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
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Ex Parte Submissions should be submitted along with all associated documents directly to the presiding Judge in the pertinent case via e-mail to that Judge’s ECF e-mail box. Proposed Orders for Ex Parte Submissions shall be submitted in a word processing format only. (See Web site for e-mail addresses). ECF Policies and Procedures 12/1/2016 Page 19 of 30 9.
Document Retention Requirements A document that is electronically filed and requires an original signature other than that of the E-Filer, such as an affidavit, must be maintained in paper form by the E- Filer and/or the firm representing the party on whose behalf the document was filed. The document must be retained for no less than five (5) years after the time for all appeals has expired or the judgment otherwise becomes final. On request of the court, the E-Filer or law firm must provide the original document. Such papers in criminal cases filed on behalf of the government shall be retained by the Office of the United States Attorney or the United States Department of Justice.
On request of the court, the Office of the United States Attorney must provide the original document for review. 10. Electronic Signatures of E-Filers