Filing of Non-Conforming Documents

U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Rule: 10.3

Jurisdiction: DNM

Bluebook Citation: D.N.M. L.R. 10.3

(a) Acceptance of Documents. The Clerk will not refuse to file any document because it is not in proper form. (b) Signature. A paper filed without signature will be stricken unless it is signed within fourteen (14) days after the omission is called to the party's attention.

(c) Non-Conforming Documents. The Clerk will give to the submitting party written notice of a deficiency and deadline for correcting the deficiency. The Clerk will also provide any applicable forms and instruction sheets. Failure to remedy a deficiency or to show good cause for non-compliance within forty-five (45) days from the date of notice may result in striking of the document or dismissal of the action without prejudice in accordance with D.N.M.LR-Civ. 41.2.

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