Rule 2.1. Electronic Filing, Service, and Signature
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure
T. 12, Ch. 2, App., Rule 2.1
Rule 2.1. Electronic Filing, Service, and Signature
a. Electronic Filing. Whenever these rules require a pleading, motion, document, or other instrument to be filed or delivered to the court clerk, such requirement may be satisfied by electronic filing as authorized by the Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts, and any other applicable statute or court rule. Whenever these rules reference the “Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts,” such reference shall mean the “Oklahoma Rules for E-Filing in Selected Pilot Courts” (See Supreme Court Administrative Directive No. SCAD-2012-36, RE Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts Selected as Pilot Courts, 2012 OK 61) and any subsequent versions of those rules as the Supreme Court may approve from time to time.
b. Electronic Service. Whenever these rules require a pleading, motion, document or other instrument to be served, mailed, transmitted, or issued, such requirement may be satisfied by electronic methods as authorized by the Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts, and any other applicable statute or court rule. As used in these rules, the term “mail” “mailing” or “mailed” shall include transmission by electronic mail, when authorized by the Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts, and any other applicable statute or court rule.
1. Whenever these rules require a pleading, motion, document, or other instrument to be signed, verified, certified, or otherwise authenticated, such requirement may be satisfied by electronic methods as authorized by the Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts, and any other applicable statute or court rule.
2. Pleadings, motions, affidavits, waivers, or other instruments which are signed under penalty of perjury, or notarized may be filed electronically, pursuant to the Rules for Electronic Filing in the Oklahoma Courts or other applicable court rule or statute. Waivers or other instruments which are signed and witnessed may be electronically filed in the same manner as notarized documents. The filer shall retain the original document, or other evidence of the original signature(s), for future production.
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Adopted July 1, 2013, effective August 1, 2013.
District Courts Rule 2.1, 12 O. S. A. Ch. 2, App., OK ST DIST CTS Rule 2.1
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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