Pursuant to Rule 5(E) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, this Court will allow the filing by electronic transmission, through the clerk's office, of requests for continuances, motions, and other pleadings, not in excess of seven (7) pages. THIS COURT WILL NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC FILING OF ANY DOCUMENT THAT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE.
The words "Filed by Fax" must appear on any electronically filed document. The facsimile will be accepted as the original to be filed with the Court. The sender's original and fax confirmation slip will serve as proof of filing. No filed stamped copy of an electronically transmitted document will be mailed to any party.
The Court FAX machine will be on line twenty-four (24) hours a day. A document will be considered received on the day transmitted if that transmission takes place Monday through Friday (except holidays) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., the next business day's filing date will be applicable.