Rule 3A:21. Service and Filing of Papers

(a) Copies of Written Motions to Be Furnished. — All written motions and notices not required to be served as process must be served otherwise on each counsel of record by delivering or mailing a copy to him on or before the day of filing. In any case where electronic service and filing is permitted under Rule 1:17, delivery of an electronic copy or digital image of a document satisfies this requirement. At the foot of such motions and notices must be appended either acceptance of service or a certificate of counsel that copies were served as this Rule requires, showing the date of delivery or mailing.

(b) Filing. — Motions, notices and other items required to be served must be filed with the clerk.

Committee Notes

Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.