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Rule 81. Removed Actions.

(a) Filing. A notice of removal must be accompanied by:

(1) all documents required by 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a);

(2) the filing fee payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court"; and

(3) a Civil Cover Sheet [form JS 44].

(b) State Court Record. The clerk may request the complete file directly from the state court and instruct it to bill the removing attorney for any associated costs.