Format of Papers and Physical Items Presented for Filing

(a) All Filings. All papers, whether filed electronically or presented to the Clerk’s office in paper form for non-electronic filing, must be double-spaced, if typewritten, using only one side of the paper and a paper size of 8 ½ inches wide by 11 inches long. The print style, including footnotes, must not be smaller than 12-point font, and margins must be a minimum of one inch on the top, bottom, and sides. The use of “Exactly 24 pt” spacing is not permitted.

All papers must be clearly legible. (b) Paper Filings. Unless the Court orders otherwise, all papers presented to the Clerk’s office in paper form for non-electronic filing shall consist of an original only. (c) Physical Items.

All physical items that cannot be converted to PDF (e.g., video tapes, CDs, DVDs, thumb drives, blueprints, etc.) presented to the Clerk’s office for non-electronic filing shall be submitted with a cover page clearly stating the case style, case number, and title of the item (e.g., “Exhibit C to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment”). A Northern District of Oklahoma Local Rules Page 8 of 90 Effective Date: 10/10/2024 courtesy copy of the physical item and a copy of the cover page shall be provided to the chambers of the judge who will be hearing the matter.