A. In addition to complying with the provisions of 12 O.S. 2011, paper pleadings and documents, filed in the office of the Court Clerk should be typewritten on a good grade of white paper size 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches or 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches.

B. The last page of every document shall contain the name, bar number if applicable, address and telephone number of the person filing the pleading and the name, address and telephone number of the opposing party or counsel, if known. The party filing the pleading shall designate which each counsel represents.

C. All civil actions, other than those filed in the Small Claims Division, are commenced by filing the original petition with the Court Clerk. The petition and summons shall be served as required by law.

D. Parties or attorneys filing motions, pleadings, orders or journal entries after the petition has been filed shall serve copies by hand delivery, by mail or by facsimile transmission (FAX) to opposing counsel of record on the same day. A certificate of service shall be noted on the original instrument filed. Copies of all motions and briefs shall be hand delivered or mailed to the office of the assigned judge or faxed, with permission of the assigned judge.

E. Unless specifically permitted or invited by the assigned judge, copies of correspondence between counsels should not be sent to the Court. When correspondence is permitted or requested by the assigned judge, copies shall be served on all other parties and counsel of record on the same day.