The New York Court of Appeals is considering changing its rules and procedures to require the filing, in addition to a number of paper copies to be determined, of electronic copies of all briefs and record materials on appeal. The Court currently requires an original and 24 paper copies of the material. It has allowed electronic filing for several years, but attorneys still must submit paper copies, and the electronic option is “rarely used,” said Court spokesman Gary Spencer.
Mandating electronic filing would be in keeping with a “national trend” and provide “an easier way to manage and distribute information,” Mr. Spencer said. The Court is soliciting the views of attorneys and other interested parties on how an electronic filing system should be implemented and the aspects of such a system that would be desirable or objectionable. Among the issues to be considered are whether to cut down on required paper copies and access to the material filed. Comments can be sent by e-mail before Sept. 7 to [email protected]. There is no timetable for a final decision.
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