INACCESSIBILITY OF THE CLERK’S OFFICE

For purposes of applying Rule 6(a)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the clerk’s office is considered inaccessible for electronic filing when the Court’s electronic filing system (CM/ECF) is not available and a suitable method of alternate delivery cannot be made as specified in the CM/ECF “Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.” For paper filings, the clerk’s office is considered inaccessible when a clerk’s office closure, such as inclement weather or building emergency, prevents the filing of a document. Whenever a party in computing a filing or service date relies upon Rule 6(a)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, counsel or parties appearing pro se must certify such reliance in the certificate of service or by separate written declaration.