Rule 15 Signing of court filings

(a) Signature by attorney. With the exception of petitions filed pursuant to D.C. Code §§ 21-523, 21-541, and 21-545.01 (2004 Supp.), every court filing of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in his or her individual name, and shall include locational information required by Rule 14(e). The signature of an attorney constitutes a certificate by him or her that he or she has read the court filing; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information, and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. If a court filing is not signed or is signed with intent to defeat the purpose of this Rule, it may be stricken as sham and false and the action may proceed as though the court filing had not been served. For a willful violation of this Rule an attorney may be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action. Similar action may be taken if scandalous or indecent matter is inserted.

(b) Signature of party appearing pro se. A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign his or her court filing and state his or her address, telephone number, and email address, if any. The signature of a party constitutes a certificate by him or her that he or she has read the court filing; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information, and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. If a court filing is not signed or is signed with intent to defeat the purpose of this Rule, it may be stricken as sham and false and the action may proceed as though the court filing had not been served.

(c) Representations to court. The provisions set forth in Rule 11 (b), (c) and (d) of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure are incorporated by reference into this Rule.

(d) Signature by rubber stamp not permitted. A name affixed by a rubber stamp shall not be deemed a signature.