Local Rule LCvR3.2: Payment of Filing Fees
W.D. Okla. — Civil rule
LCvR3.2 Payment of Filing Fees.
(a) Electronically-Filed Cases. New civil cases are considered filed as of the date they are received in newcases@okwd.uscourts.gov regardless of when they are entered into CM/ECF. If the initiating party intends to proceed in forma pauperis, an application to do so must be submitted to the new cases mailbox at the time the initiating documents are submitted; otherwise, filing fees must be paid in full within 3 business days of filing a civil action, suit, or proceeding, or the matter may be subject to dismissal without prejudice.
(b) Conventionally-Filed Cases. For all other civil cases, a civil action, suit, or proceeding is considered filed as of the date it is received by the Clerk's Office regardless of when it is entered into CM/ECF. If the initiating party intends to proceed in forma pauperis, an application to do so must be submitted at the time the initiating documents are submitted; otherwise, filing fees must be paid in full within 3 business days of filing a civil action, suit, or proceeding, or the matter may be subject to dismissal without prejudice.