Rule 3-6 Electronic Signatures

(a) Form. All filings shall be signed using an electronic signature (unless the filing party has been excused from using the e-filing system). For purposes of this rule, an electronic signature means a person's typed name preceded by the symbol "/s/" or a scanned and legible ink signature. An electronically filed document is deemed signed by the registered filer submitting the document as well as by any other person who has authorized signature by the filer. By electronically filing the document, the filer verifies that the signatures are authentic. An electronic signature shall serve as a signature for purposes of the Civil Practice Act.

(b) Multiple Signatures. A filing submitted by multiple parties shall bear the electronic signature of at least one attorney for each party that submits the filing. By filing a document with multiple electronic signatures, the attorney whose user account is used to file the document shall certify that each signatory has authorized the use of his or her signature.

(c) Form of Signature Block. Every signature block shall contain the signatory's name, State Bar number (if applicable), physical address, phone number, and e-mail address.