Local Rule 5005-1: Filing Requirements
Bankr. E.D. Wash. — General rule
Rule 5005-1 Filing Requirements
(a) Methods of Filing
(1) In person by delivery to the Office of the Clerk at either West 904 Riverside Avenue, Room 304, Spokane, Washington, or East 402 Yakima Avenue, Suite 200, Yakima, Washington; or
(2) By mail to P.O. Box 2164, Spokane WA 99210-2164 or E. 402 Yakima Avenue, Suite 200, Yakima, Washington 98901;
(3) By electronic transmission in accordance with LBR 5005-3; or
(4) For documents other than initial petitions for relief or complaints for adversary proceedings, by delivery to a deputy clerk in open court while the Court is in session.
(b) Return of Conformed Copies A party filing a paper document desiring a conformed copy shall provide such copy along with the document to be filed. If the party desires that the conformed copy be returned by mail, that party must also provide along with the document to be filed a pre-addressed and stamped envelope.
(c) Time of Filing The time of filing of a document is the local time when the document is received by the court either conventionally or electronically.
Related Provisions FRBP 5005 Filing and Transmittal of Papers FRBP 9006 Computing and Extending Time FRBP 9011 Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of Papers FRBP 9036 Notice by Electronic Transmission LBR 5005-3 Electronic Filing LBR 9073-1 Hearings 28 USC 152 Appointment of Bankruptcy Judge