Rule 9.02 All Papers Must Be Kept in Proper Files

Every document filed in a court case has to be kept together in its own file, separate from other cases. The clerk's office is responsible for organizing these files by number and storing them in a filing case or vault. This keeps records organized and makes it easy to find papers when they're needed.

The rule also allows files to be kept electronically instead of just on paper. If a court uses electronic files, people still need to be able to access those records at the clerk's office. This gives courts flexibility to modernize their record keeping while making sure the public can still get to case files when they need them.