Rule 20. Service and Filing of Papers When Required Subsequent to Filing of Complaint

(A) Service: when required Written notices, requests for discovery, designation of record on appeal and written motions, other than those which are heard ex parte, and similar papers shall be served upon each of the parties. When a victim files a notice of appearance, copies of all notices and motions where a victim's rights may be at issue, and court orders filed thereafter, shall be served upon the victim in the same manner as the parties in the case.

(B) Service: how made; proof of service Whenever under these rules or by an order of the court service is required or permitted to be made upon a party represented by an attorney, the service shall be made upon the attorney unless service is ordered by the court upon the party. Service upon the attorney or upon the party, and proof of service, shall be made in the manner provided in Civ.R. 5(B). Papers filed with the court shall not be considered until proof of service is endorsed thereon or separately filed.

(C) Filing All papers required to be served shall be filed with the court within three days after service. Discovery requests and responses shall not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders filing.

(D) Filing with the court defined Filing with the court shall be as defined by Civ.R. 5(E).