Circuit Rule 26: Computing and Extending Time
D.C. Circuit Rules — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) Time of Electronic Filing. Except in the case of documents first filed in paper form and subsequently submitted electronically as required by Circuit Rule 25(c)(3), a document filed electronically is deemed filed on the date and at the time stated on the Notice of Docket Activity from the court. Unless a time for filing is specified by court order, filing must be completed before midnight Eastern Time to be considered timely filed that day.
(b) Technical Failures. An ECF filer whose filing is made untimely as the result of a technical failure may seek appropriate relief from the court.