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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF KANSAS

Hyperlinking Electronic Submissions in the Federal Courts

Michael Dunbar

6/10/2013

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Introduction

This report is a compilation of each federal court’s policies on hyperlinking in

electronically submitted documents for CM/ECF. The rules contained herein were copied from

the applicable court’s website. Each Court’s rules are accompanied by a hyperlink to their local

rules and their CM/ECF Policies and Procedures (when present). The complied list from the

Circuit Courts of Appeals are derived from a combination of Hyperlink Briefs in the Circuits: A

Review of Local Rules and Appendix – US Circuit Rules or Guidance on Hyperlinks in

Electronically Filed Briefs supplemented and modified by my own independent research. 1

First Circuit

Court of Appeals:

1st Cir. Administrative Order Regarding CM/ECF

Rule 13 – Hyperlinks

Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks except as stated herein. Hyperlinks may

not be used to link to sealed or restricted documents. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not

replace standard citation format. Complete citations must be included in the text of the

document. A hyperlink, or any site to which it refers, will not be considered part of the record.

Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material in a document. The court

accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink, and does not

endorse any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that

site might be linked.

Maine

D. Me. Local Rules

No mention of hyperlinking (the Local Rules incorporate Electronic Filing Procedures in

Appendix IV)

Massachusetts

D. Mass. Local Rules

No mention of hyperlinking

D. Mass. CM/ECF Administrative Procedures

7. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

(1) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document;

1 Hyperlink Briefs in the Circuits, Justin Smith, Shook Hardy & Bacon (Apr. 16, 2013); Appendix – US Circuits

Rules or Guidance on Hyperlinks in Electronically Filed Briefs, Meg Martin, D. Kan., (Mar. 12, 2013).

http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/sites/ca1/files/rulebook.pdf#page=121

http://www.med.uscourts.gov/pdf/Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/general/pdf/LC/LOCALRULEScombined.pdf

http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/pdf/ECFadminproc.pdf#page=9

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(2) Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system; and

(3) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations must

be included in the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers,

shall be considered part of the record, but are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing

material cited in a document filed in CM/ECF. Instructions on creating hyperlinks may be found

in the CM/ECF User Manual.

The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or

content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked. The court accepts

no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

NOTE regarding PDF/A: In the near future, the CM/ECF software will be upgraded to require

filers to submit documents in PDF/A.

One feature of PDF/A documents is that hyperlinks are commonly “masked,” meaning that the

full address of the referenced file is not written out; for example, clicking the word brief may

open a brief which was previously filed in CM/ECF.

An “unmasked” hyperlink has the full address visible to the user, such as

”https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/doc1/04512244142".

Masked hyperlinks may or may not work in a PDF/A document, depending on how it was

created. Currently, masked hyperlinks are preserved in PDF/A documents produced by the “Save

As” method in Microsoft Word 2007 and 2010; the “PDFMaker” method in Microsoft Word

2007; and Open Office 2.4 (“PDF Export”). With other production methods, such as

WordPerfect, the PDF/A document includes underlined words that appear to be links, but

clicking them has no effect.

New Hampshire

D.N.H. Local Rules

Appendix A: Rule 2.3(i)

Hyperlinks. Electronically filed Documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

1) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document.

2) Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system; and

3) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation


be included in the test of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers,

shall be considered part of the record, but are simply mechanisms for accessing material cited in

a filed document.

http://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/Local%20Rules.PDF#page=117

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The Court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or



D.N.H. CM/ECF Hyperlinking Guide

Puerto Rico

D.P.R. Local Rules


Rhode Island

D.R.I. Local Rules and Procedures


Second Circuit

Court of Appeals

2nd Cir. Local Rules

R. 25.1(i)

(i) Hyperlinks. A document filed under this rule may contain hyperlinks to (i) other portions of

the same document or to other documents filed on appeal; (ii) documents filed in the lower court

or agency from which the record on appeal is generated; and (iii) statutes, rules, regulations, and

opinions. A hyperlink to a cited authority does not replace standard citation format.

Connecticut

D. Conn. Local Rules

No mention of hyperlinking for briefs or other electronically submitted documents.

D. Conn. CM/ECF Policies & Procedures Manual (Standing Order)


http://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/HyperlinkInst.pdf

http://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/94/Local_Rules_amended_as_of_Sept_2_2010_with_TOC.pdf

http://www.rid.uscourts.gov/menu/generalinformation/rulesandprocedures/localrulesandprocedures/Local_Rules-011513.pdf

http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/clerk/Rules/LR/Local_Rule_25_1.htm

http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/Revised%20Local%20Rules%20%201-25-13.pdf

http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/policies_n_procedures.pdf

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New York Eastern

S.D.N.Y. Local Rules


New York Northern

N.D.N.Y. Local Rules


New York Southern

S.D.N.Y. Local Rules


New York Western

W.D.N.Y Administrative Procedures Guide


W.D.N.Y Local Rules of Civil Procedure


W.D.N.Y Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


Vermont

D. Vt. Local Rules


D. Vt. Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Files


http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/rules.pdf

http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/documents/2013_LOCAL_RULES_FINAL_COPY_FOR_POSTING_000.pdf

http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/rules.pdf

http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Administrative%20Guide%20-%20amended%20June%202011%5b1%5d.pdf

http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/civil%20-%202013.pdf

http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/criminal%20-%202013.pdf

http://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules.pdf

http://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/ECFAdminProc.pdf

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Third Circuit

Court of Appeals

3rd Cir. Local Appellate Rules

Rule 28.3

(a) . . . Hyperlinks to decisions may be used, but are not required, as provided in L.A.R. Misc.

113.13. If hyperlinks are used, citation to a reporter, looseleaf service, or other paper document

must be included, if available. If a hyperlink to a paper document is not available, the internet

address of the document cited must be included.

(c) . . . Hyperlinks to the electronic appendix may be added to the brief. If hyperlinks are used,

the brief must also contain immediately preceding the hyperlink a reference to the paper

appendix page. Hyperlinks to testimony must be to a transcript. A motion must be filed and

granted seeking permission to hyperlink to an audio or video file before such links may be

included in the brief or appendix. Hyperlinks may not be used to link to sealed or restricted

documents.

Rule 30.1

(c) In addition to an electronic and paper appendix, hyperlinks to the appendix may be added to

the brief. If hyperlinks are used, the brief must also contain immediately preceding the hyperlink

a reference to the paper appendix page. Hyperlinks to testimony must be to a transcript. A

motion must be filed and granted seeking permission to hyperlink to an audio or video file before

such links may be included in the brief or appendix. Hyperlinks may not be used to link to sealed

or restricted documents.

.

Rule 113.13

(a) Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

(1) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

(2) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet or PACER, e.g. the appendix, that contains a

source document for a citation. If hyperlinks are used in the brief, counsel must also

include immediately preceding the hyperlink a reference to the paper appendix page.

Hyperlinks to testimony must be to a transcript. A motion must be filed and granted

seeking permission to hyperlink to an audio or video file before such links may be

included in the brief or appendix. Hyperlinks may not be used to link to sealed or

restricted documents.

http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/2011_LAR_Final.pdf

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(b) Hyperlinks to cited authority or documents may not replace standard citation format.

Complete citations to paper documents if available must be included in the text of the filed

document. If a cited reference is available on the internet only, a complete citation to the internet

site must be included in addition to the hyperlink. A hyperlink, or any site to which it refers, will

not be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing

material cited in a filed document. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse,

any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site

might be linked. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any

hyperlink.

(c) Hyperlinks do not replace paper copies of the appendix. Four paper copies of the appendix

must be filed in accordance with L.A.R. 30.1.

Cross-References: L.A.R. 28 and 30

Comments: Hyperlinks are a connection from one point of electronic data to another. Because

hyperlinks might be to sites outside the control of the court, the court cannot take responsibility

for the viability of those links, nor does it take responsibility for the content of any linked site.

Because hyperlinks are not considered part of the record, the fact that a hyperlink ceases to work

or directs the user to some other site does not affect the content of the filed document.

Hyperlinks are a convenient means of accessing material cited in electronic documents. Any

electronically filed document that contains a hyperlink must also contain the standard citation to

the same material. This requirement ensures that anyone working with a printed version of the

document has the necessary citation, and that subsequent failure of a hyperlink will not preclude

finding the cited material.

Just as the complete text of a document cited in a brief or other filing in support of a legal

proposition, unless specifically quoted, is not considered part of the brief, the hyperlink and the

site to which it refers are not considered part of the brief. Thus, they will not be considered part

of the court’s record.

Delaware

D. Del. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


D. Del. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/LocalRulesCivil_4-30-10.pdf

http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/CrimCode.pdf

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CM/ECF Manual on Cross Document Hyperlinks

Applies to documents already in the courts CM/ECF system.

New Jersey

D.N.J. Local Rules

No mention of hyperlinking for briefs or other electronically submitted documents. in

electronically submitted documents.

Pennsylvania Eastern

E. D. Pa. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


E.D. Pa. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


E.D. Pa. Clerk’s Official Procedural Handbook


Pennsylvania Middle

M.D. Pa. Local Rules


M.D. Pa. Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures


Pennsylvania Western

W.D. Pa. Local Rules


W.D. Pa. Electronic Case Filing Policies and Procedures

15. Hyperlinks - In order to preserve the integrity of the court record, attorneys wishing to insert

hyperlinks in court filings shall continue to use the traditional citation method for the cited

authority, in addition to the hyperlink. The Judiciary’s policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink

contained in a filing is no more than a convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the

http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/cm-ecf/manuals/Cross-Document-Hyperlinks.pdf

http://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/completelocalRules.pdf

http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf

http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/locrules/criminal/crrules.pdf

http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/handbook/handbook.pdf

http://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/docs/LR120112.pdf

http://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/stando/05-6.pdf

http://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/Documents/Forms/lrmanual.pdf

http://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/Documents/Forms/ECFPol&ProcAmendedMar2013Web.pdf

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document. A hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the

court’s record.

W.D. Pa. A Guide to Working with CM/ECF

Hyperlinks

“In order to preserve the integrity of the court record, attorneys wishing to insert hyperlinks in

court filings shall continue to use the traditional citation method for the cited authority, in

addition to the hyperlink. The Judiciary’s policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a

filing is no more than a convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the document. A

hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court’s record.”

Pg. 40

Virgin Islands

D.V.I. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D.V.I. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

Local Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Court of the Virgin Islands

Rule 5.4(m):

(m) HYPERLINKS

(1) Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

(A) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document

and/or, where possible, other documents within the CM/ECF system; and

(B) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

(2) Hyperlinks to cited authority do not replace standard citation format. Complete citations must


is part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material cited

in a filed document.

Fourth Circuit

Court of Appeals

4th Cir. Local Rules

R. 25(a)(12)

(12) Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to: other portions of the

same document or other documents filed on appeal; documents filed in the lower court that are

part of the record on appeal; and statutes, rules, regulations, and opinions. Hyperlinks do not

replace citations to the appendix, record, or legal authority and are not considered part of the

appellate record. Documents must contain standard citations in support of statements of fact or

points of law, in addition to any hyperlink. The Court accepts no responsibility for the

availability or functionality of any hyperlink and does not endorse any organization, product, or

content at any hyperlinked site.

http://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/Documents/Forms/PAWD_Manual_201108.pdf#page=40

http://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/LRCr_complete-as-of-12-9-09_with_links.pdf

http://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/VID_LRCi_042911.pdf#page=17

http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/pdf/RULES.pdf

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4th Cir. Brief and Appendix Requirements

Hyperlinks in Briefs

Hyperlinks may be included to other portions of the same document, other documents filed on

appeal, documents in the district court record, statutes, rules, regulations, or opinions. Citations

must be provided in addition to any hyperlink.

Maryland

D. Md. Local Rules


D. Md. CM/ECF Civil and Criminal Procedures Manual

D. Creating Document Hyperlinks

CM/ECF users can file a document that includes a hyperlink to a previously filed document

- in the same case.

- in another case residing on the CM/ECF system where the filing is being entered.

- on any other court’s CM/ECF system.

The hyperlink, as set by the filer, may link to the start of the document or to a specific page in

the document. A filer can file a document that includes a hyperlink to a document that is being

filed simultaneously (in the same docketing transaction) with the primary document. For

example, a Memo in Support of Summary Judgment may have hyperlinks to the attached

documents that are part of the same docketing transaction.

Any document that includes a hyperlink must also include a description of the standard citation

to the hyperlinked material. The hyperlink is a convenience, not a citation replacement.

North Carolina Eastern

E.D.N.C. Local Rules


E.D.N.C. ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

I. Hyperlinks in Documents

http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/pdf/briefapxreq_ca4.pdf#page=2

http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/localrules/LocalRules.pdf

http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/publications/forms/Civil%20Manual%20-%206.1%20-%20FINAL.pdf#page=71

http://www.nced.uscourts.gov/localRules/LocalRules.htm

http://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/cmecfPolicyManual.pdf#page=15

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(a) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document;

(b) Hyperlinks to a source document for a citation; and

(c) Hyperlinks to other documents filed within CM/ECF.

NOTE: In order for a hyperlink to work when creating the PDF document you must “publish to

PDF” rather than “print to PDF” when converting the document from its word processing format.

(2) Hyperlinks to personal websites or organizations, including law firms, are strictly forbidden.

(3) The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or


no responsibility for any availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

Users should not copy hyperlinks from the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). The document

hyperlinks in NEFs contain special information that allows them to provide one “free look” to

qualified recipients of the NEF. Instead of copying hyperlinks in NEFs, users should run a report

in CM/ECF, such as the Docket Report, and copy the document number hyperlink from the

report.

North Carolina Middle

M.D.N.C. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


M.D.N.C. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


M.D.N.C. ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

H. Hyperlinks in Documents


(a) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

(b) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

NOTE: In order for a hyperlink to work when creating the PDF document you must “publish to

PDF.” rather than “print to PDF” when converting the document from its word processing

format.

http://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/CIV_LR.pdf

http://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/CRI_LR.pdf

http://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/ecfprocman.pdf#page=11

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(2) Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system are not permitted.

Hyperlinks to personal websites, inclusive of law firms, are strictly forbidden.

NOTE: Embedded hyperlinks will be rejected by the system.

(3) The Court is appreciative of attorneys using hyperlinks so that their citations may be more

easily referenced. A hyperlink, however, will not be a permanent part of the court record so it

will still be necessary whether hyperlinks are provided or not to continue the citation of cases as

required in Local Rule 7.2.

(4) The Court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or

content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked. The Court accepts

no responsibility for any availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

North Carolina Western

W.D.N.C. Local Rules


W.D.N.C. Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means


South Carolina

D.S.C. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


D.S.C. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D.S.C. ECF Policies and Procedures

7.4 Bookmarks and Hyperlinks

Electronically-filed documents may contain bookmarks to locations within the same document.

Hyperlinks to other documents or external sites are not permitted due to the risk of broken links

and the possibility of introducing a virus or malicious code from another website. D.S.C.. ECF

Policies and Procedures Manual, § 7.4.

Virginia Eastern

E.D. Va. Local Rules

http://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/Documents/LocalRulesMaster2011.Final.pdf

http://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/Documents/Forms/ADMINORDER.pdf

http://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/2012/CivRules_Jan12.pdf

http://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/2012/CrRules_Jan12.pdf

http://www.scd.uscourts.gov/CMECF/docs/ECFpp.pdf#page=10

http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/localrules/LocalRulesEDVA.pdf

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E.D. Va. Electronic Case Filing Policies and Procedures


Virginia Western

W.D Va. Local Rules


W.D. Va. Administrative Procedures for Filing, Signing, and Verifying Pleadings and Papers by

Electronic Means


West Virginia Northern

N.D.W. Va. Local Rules


N.D.W. Va Attorneys Guide to the Court’s Administrative Procedure

22. Hyperlinks

Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

A. Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

B. Hyperlinks to an internet site that contains a source document for a citation.



shall be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for

accessing material cited in a filed document. The Court accepts no responsibility for the

availability or functionality of any hyperlink. Attorney’s Guide to the Court’s Administrative

Procedure § 22.

West Virginia Southern

S.D.W. Va. Local Rules.


Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing in the SDWV

22. Hyperlinks


http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/ecf/documents/E-FilingPoliciesandProceduresManualwithTitlePages_005.pdf

http://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/media/519/local_rules.pdf

http://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/media/3355/ecfprocedures.pdf

http://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/media/3355/ecfprocedures.pdf

http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%20July%202010%20JPB_1.pdf

http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/sites/wvnd/files/Adminstrative%20Procedures%20For%20Electronic%20Filing%20Effective%20June%2011%2C%202012%20page%20numbers%20corrected.pdf#page=20

http://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/LocalRules_4.pdf

http://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/pdfs/ECFAdministrativeProcedures.pdf#page=32

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(a) Hyperlinks to other portions within the body of the same document; and

(b) Hyperlinks to an Internet site that contains a source document for a citation.

Hyperlinks to cite authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations must be

included in the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers,


accessing material cited in a filed document. The court accepts no responsibility for the

availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

Fifth Circuit

Court of Appeals


Local Rule 25.2.14

Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document;

Hyperlinks to PACER that contains a source document for a citation;

Hyperlinks to documents already filed in any CM/ECF database;

Hyperlinks between documents that will be filed together at the same time;

Hyperlinks that the clerk may approve in the future as technology advances.


be included in the text of the filed document. A hyperlink, or any site to which it refers, will not

be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing

material cited in a filed document. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse,

any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site

might be linked. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any

hyperlink.

Louisiana Eastern

E.D. La. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


E.D. La. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/clerk/docs/frap2007.pdf

http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/LocalRules/LAEDLocalCivilRules.pdf

http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/LocalRules/LAEDLocalCriminalRules.pdf

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E.D. La. Administrative Procedures for ECF

Rule 13– Hyperlinks


(A) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and





accessing material cited in a filed document.



no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink. E.D. LA. ADMIN. P. 13.

Louisiana Middle

M.D. La. Local Rules


M.D. La. Administrative Procedures for Filing Electronic Documents

9. Hyperlinks - Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the

same document or hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a

citation. Hyperlinks to a cited authority may not replace standard citation form. Complete

citations must be included in the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to

which it refers, shall be considered part of the record.

Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material cited in a filed document.

The Court accepts no responsibility and does not endorse, any product, organization, or content

at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which the site may be linked. The Court accepts no

responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

Louisiana Western

W.D. La. Local Rules

LR 5.7.13 Hyperlinks

Material accessed by hyperlink will not be a part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient

mechanisms for accessing material cited in a filing. NOTE: See the Court’s Administrative

Procedures for further information on hyperlinks. Adopted April 2005.

W.D. La. Administrative Procedures for Filing Electronic Documents

Rule I(B)(6)

6. Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to

other portions of the same document or hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a

source document for a citation. Hyperlinks to a cited authority may not replace standard citation

http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/administrative_procedures.pdf#page=7

http://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/localrules/local_rules_3-11-11.pdf

http://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/pdf_court_documents/adminprocedurescivilandcriminal%20REVISED%20SEP%202009.pdf#page=7

http://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/UPLOADS/localrules.WDLA.2013May09.pdf#page=13

http://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/UPLOADS/AdminProcedures.2011May.pdf#page=8

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form. Complete citations must be included in the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink,

nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the record.


The Court accepts no responsibility and does not endorse, any product, organization, or content

at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which the site may be linked. The Court accepts no

responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink. W.D. LA. ADMIN. P. I (B)(6).

Mississippi Northern

S.D. Miss. & N.D. Miss. Uniform Local Civil Rules


S.D. Miss. & N.D. Miss. Uniform Local Criminal Rules


N.D. Miss. Administrative Procedures for ECF


Mississippi Southern

S.D. Miss. & N.D. Miss. Uniform Local Civil Rules


S.D. Miss. & N.D. Miss. Uniform Local Criminal Rules


S.D. Miss. Administrative Procedures for ECF


Texas Eastern

E.D. Tex. Local Rules


Texas Northern

N.D. Tex Local Rules of Civil Procedure


N.D. Tex Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


N.D. Tex. ECF Administrative Procedures Manual

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/local_rules/2013MASTERCOPYCivil.pdf

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/local_rules/2013MASTERCOPYCRIMINAL.pdf

http://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/forms/Doc_Adm_Proc_ECF_12-1-12.pdf

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/local_rules/2013MASTERCOPYCivil.pdf

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/local_rules/2013MASTERCOPYCRIMINAL.pdf

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/forms/Administrative%2520Procedures%2520July%25202012.pdf

http://www.txed.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin2/view_document.cgi?document=1164&download=true

http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/rules/localrules/lr_civil.html

http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/rules/localrules/lr_criminal.html

http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pdf/ecf/ECFAdminProc.pdf

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Texas Southern

S.D. Tex. Local Rules


S.D. Tex Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing in Civil and Criminal Cases


Texas Western

W.D. Tex. Local Rules


W.D. Tex Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing

§4(b)

b. In order to preserve the integrity of the Court record, Filing Users who insert Hyperlinks shall

also cite the authority by the traditional citation method. A Hyperlink reference is extraneous to

any filed document and is not part of the record.

Sixth Circuit

Court of Appeals



6th Cir. Guide to Electronic Filing


Kentucky Eastern

W.D. Ky. & E.D. Ky. Joint Civil Local Rules


W.D. Ky. & E.D. Ky. Joint Criminal Local Rules


E.D. Ky. Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures


http://www.txs.uscourts.gov/district/rulesproc/dclclrl2012.pdf

http://www.txs.uscourts.gov/attorneys/cmecf/district/admcvcrproc.pdf

http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/online/default.asp

http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/ecf/docs/efileprocd.pdf#page=5

http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/internet/rules_and_procedures/pdf/rules2004.pdf

http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/internet/rules_and_procedures/documents/GuidetoElectronicFiling.pdf

http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/sites/kywd/files/local_rules/Joint_Civil_Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/sites/kywd/files/local_rules/Joint_Criminal_Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/general-orders/2011_ECF_ADM_website.pdf

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Kentucky Western

W.D. Ky. & E.D. Ky. Joint Civil Local Rules


W.D. Ky. & E.D. Ky. Joint Criminal Local Rules


W.D. Ky. Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures


Michigan Eastern

E.D. Mich. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 5(d)

(d) A hyperlink [as defined in R1(e)] contained in an electronic filing is merely a convenient

mechanism created by the author for accessing Internet material. A hyperlink is not a part of the

Court’s record. Accordingly, the Court does not endorse nor exercise any responsibility over the

content at the destination. Any hyperlink to a case or other authority included in an electronic

filing must be expressed in the full traditional citation method for the cited authority. If a cited

Internet resource is fundamental to the paper and refers to information that has not already been

made part of the record, the Internet material must be captured, preserved in PDF, and attached

to the paper. The attachment should include a notation of the date it was viewed and the case to

which it relates.

E.D. Mich. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure

Rule 5(d)









which it relates.

E.D. Mich. ECF Policies and Procedures

Rule 5(d)





http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/sites/kywd/files/local_rules/Joint_Civil_Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/sites/kywd/files/local_rules/Joint_Criminal_Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/content/joint-general-order-2011-02

http://www.mied.uscourts.gov/Rules/LocalRules/printer/localrulespackage.pdf#page=146

http://www.mied.uscourts.gov/Rules/LocalRules/printer/localrulespackage.pdf#page=146

http://www.mied.uscourts.gov/CMECF/Policies/policies_procedures.pdf#page=6

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which it relates.

Michigan Western

W.D. Mich. Local Rules


Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing

Fall under local rules, No mention of hyperlinking for briefs or other electronically submitted

documents.

Ohio Northern

N.D. Ohio Local Civil Rules


N.D. Ohio Local Criminal Rules


N.D. Ohio Cross Document Hyperlinks How to Guide

CM/ECF users can file PDF documents that include hyperlinks to:

Previously filed documents in the same case.

Previously filed documents in other cases that reside in the Northern Ohio’s CM/ECF database.

Previously filed documents in cases that reside in other courts’ CM/ECF databases. Documents

being filed as attachments to your current filing.

N.D. Ohio ECF Policies and Procedures

15 MB limit on filed documents, excused for social security documents to take advantage of the

hyperlinks. Otherwise, not mention of hyperlinking.

Ohio Southern

S.D. Ohio Local Rules


S.D. Ohio Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures Manual


http://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/RULES%20OPINIONS/local_rules.htm

http://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/ECF/local_ecf_rules.htm

http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/assets/Rules_and_Orders/Local_Civil_Rules/CoverSheet.htm

http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/assets/Rules_and_Orders/Local_Criminal_Rules/Local_Criminal_Rules.htm

http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/assets/Clerks_Office_and_Court_Records/CM_ECF/References/Creating-Cross-Document-Hyperlinks.pdf

http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/assets/Rules_and_Orders/Local_Civil_Rules/Appendices/Appendix_B.pdf

http://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/localrules.htm

http://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Electronic%20Filing%20Policies%20and%20Procedures.%202013.0222.pdf

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Tennessee Eastern

E.D. Tenn. Local Rules


E.D. Tenn. ECF Rules and Procedures

16. Hyperlinks

Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks: hyperlinks to

other portions of the same document; hyperlinks to other documents filed in CM/ECF; and

hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.


be included in the text of the filed document. See E.D.TN. LR 7.4. Neither a hyperlink, nor any

site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the record.




no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink

Tennessee Middle

M.D. Tenn. Local Rules


M.D. Tenn. Administrative Practices and Procedures for ECF


Tennessee Western

W.D. Tenn. Local Rules



Hyperlinks to other documents or external sites are NOT permitted at this time due to the risk of

broken links and the possibility of introducing a virus or malicious code from another website. It

is anticipated that hyperlinks to external sites for retrieving case opinions and other legal

research materials will become available in the near future.

W.D. Tenn. ECF Policies and Procedures



Hyperlinks to other documents or external sites are NOT permitted at this time due to the risk of

broken links and the possibility of introducing a virus or malicious code from another website. It

is anticipated that hyperlinks to external sites for retrieving case opinions and other legal

research materials will become available in the near future.

http://www.tned.uscourts.gov/docs/localrules.pdf

http://www.tned.uscourts.gov/docs/ecf_rules_procedures.pdf#page=14

http://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/files/LocalRules-20120425.pdf

http://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/files/AO%20167%20Practices%20Procedures-revised%206-27-12.pdf

http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf#page=61

http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ECFPoliciesAndProcedures.pdf#page=30

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Seventh Circuit

Court of Appeals



7th Cir. ECF Procedures

(m) Hyperlinks

(1) Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks: (A)

Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and


(2)Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations

must be included in the text of the filed document. A hyperlink, or any site to which it refers, will

not be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing

material cited in a filed document.

(3) The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or

content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site might be linked. The court

accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

Illinois Central

C.D. Ill. Local Rules


Illinois Northern

N.D. Ill. Local Rules


Illinois Southern

S.D. Ill. Local Rules


S.D. Ill. E-Filing Rules

Rule 13 Hyperlinks


1. Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/Rules/rules.pdf

http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/ecf/ECFprocedures.htm

http://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilcd/files/local_rules/2013%20Local%20Rules.pdf

http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/Rules/LR2012.pdf

http://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/LocalRulesRev6R.pdf

http://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/documents/ECFRules.pdf#page=14

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2. Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for citation.


be included in the text of the filed document. Neither hyperlinks, nor any site to which it refers,

shall be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanics for accessing

material cited in a filed document.



no responsibility for the availability of any hyperlink.

Indiana Northern

N.D. Ind. Local Rules


Indiana Southern

S.D. Ind. Local Rules


S.D. Ind. ECF Policies and Procedures


Wisconsin Eastern

E.D. Wis. Local Rules


E.D. Wis. ECF Policies and Procedures Manual


Wisconsin Western

W.D. Wis. Local Rules


W.D. Wis. ECF Administrative Procedures

H. Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks are allowed in documents filed with the court to provide access to cited material.

Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same document,

to other documents filed within ECF or to a location on the Internet that contains a source

document for a citation. Hyperlinks to cited authority do not replace standard citation format.

Filing Users must include complete citations in addition to the hyperlink.

The hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court’s record.

The court accepts no responsibility for and does not endorse any product, organization or content

http://www.innd.uscourts.gov/docs/localrules/lr.pdf

http://www.insd.uscourts.gov/default.htm

http://www.insd.uscourts.gov/Publications/ECFAdminManual.pdf

http://www.wied.uscourts.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=125&Itemid=30

http://www.wied.uscourts.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=122&Itemid=30

http://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/AdminProcedures.pdf#page=9

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at any hyperlinked site or at any site to which that site may be linked. The court accepts no

responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink. W.D. WIS. ADMIN. P. IV(H).

Eighth Circuit

Court of Appeals



Arkansas Eastern

W.D. Ark. & E.D. Ark. Local Rules


E.D. Ark. Administrative Policies and Procedures For Criminal and Civil Filings (Under “Other

Resources”)


Arkansas Western

W.D. Ark. & E.D. Ark. Local Rules


W.D. Ark. General Order No. 36 ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures for Civil Filings


W.D. Ark. General Order No. 37 ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures for Criminal

Filings


Iowa Northern

S.D. Iowa & N.D. Iowa Local Rules


S.D. Iowa & N.D. Iowa ECF Procedures Manual


Iowa Southern

S.D. Iowa & N.D. Iowa Local Rules


S.D. Iowa & N.D. Iowa ECF Procedures Manual

http://media.ca8.uscourts.gov/newrules/coa/localrules.pdf

http://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/uploads/docs/localrules/All_LR.pdf

http://www.are.uscourts.gov/default.cfm?content=ECF

http://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/uploads/docs/localrules/All_LR.pdf

http://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/uploads/docs/cmecf/civilfilings.pdf

http://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/uploads/docs/cmecf/criminalfilings.pdf

http://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/uploads/docs/cmecf/criminalfilings.pdf

http://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=973&Itemid=227




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Minnesota

D. Minn. Local Rules


D. Minn. ECF Criminal Procedures Guide

K. HYPERLINKS IN DOCUMENTS

1. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks: a. Hyperlinks to

other portions of the same document; and

b. Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

c. Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system in all Federal Courts.

2. Hyperlinks to personal websites, inclusive of law firms, are strictly forbidden.

3. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations

must be included in the text of a filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it

refers, must be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for


4. A user cannot access a hyperlink to a restricted document (e.g., a private entry, sealed

document) unless the user has appropriate permissions.




D. Minn. ECF Civil Procedures Guide

I (M). HYPERLINKS IN DOCUMENTS

1. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks: a. Hyperlinks to

other portions of the same document; and

b. Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

c. Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system in all Federal Courts.

2. Hyperlinks to personal websites, inclusive of law firms, are strictly forbidden.


must be included in the text of a filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it

refers, must be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for


4. A user cannot access a hyperlink to a restricted document (e.g., a private entry, sealed

document) unless the user has appropriate permissions.




http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/local_rules/Local-Rules-Master.pdf

http://www.sitelevel.com/click?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mnd.uscourts.gov%2fcmecf%2fguides%2fCriminal-ECF-Procedures-Guide.pdf&sid=p5EH8TBDN1vnERUH#page=23

http://www.sitelevel.com/click?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mnd.uscourts.gov%2fcmecf%2fguides%2fCivil-ECF-Procedures-Guide.pdf&sid=p5EH8TBDN1vnERUH#page=24

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Missouri Eastern

E.D. Mo. Local Rules

Rule 7- 2.16 Hyperlinks in Electronically Filed Documents.

A hyperlink is an icon or highlighted text inserted in a document that connects one point of

electronic data to another, permitting retrieval of the target data when activated. Electronically

filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same document or hyperlinks to

a location on the Internet that contains a source document cited by the filing party.

Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard legal citation format. Complete citations

must be included in the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it

refers, shall be considered part of the Court record. The proper technical functionality of any

hyperlink is the exclusive responsibility of the filing party.

E.D. Mo. Administrative Procedures for CM/ECF


Missouri Western

W.D. Mo. Local Rules


W.D. Mo. CM/ECF Administrative Procedures & User’s Guide


Electronic Filing General Order September 20, 2004

6. Hyperlinks

1. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

(1.) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document ; and

(2) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

2. Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system are not permitted. Hyperlinks

to personal web sites, inclusive of law firms, is strictly forbidden.



refers, shall be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for

accessing material cited in a filed document,

4. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or



http://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/CMECF_loclrule.pdf#page=36

http://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/CMECF_AdminProcedures.pdf

http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/district/rules/dc_rules.pdf

http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/district/cm/admin_users_guide.pdf

http://www.mow.uscourts.gov/district/rules/go.pdf#page=4

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Nebraska

D. Neb. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

R. 10.1 (a)(4)

(4) Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents allow only two types of hyperlinks: to other parts

of the same document; and to an Internet location that contains a source document for a citation.

A hyperlink to evidence attached to a court filing becomes a permissible hyperlink to an internet

location upon filing in CM/ECF. These hyperlinks are provided only for users’ convenience.

Users are cautioned that hyperlinked documents in CM/ECF are subject to PACER fees.

(A) Cited Authority. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. The

text of the filed document must include complete citations. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to

which it refers, may be considered part of the record.

(B) Responsibility for Hyperlinks. The court accepts no responsibility for and does not endorse,

approve, or guarantee any third parties or the services or products they provide on their Web

sites. Likewise, the court has no agreements with any of these third parties or their Web sites.

The court accepts no responsibility for any hyperlink’s availability or functionality. Thus, the

fact that a hyperlink ceases to work or directs the user to some other site does not affect the

Court’s opinion.

D. Neb. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure

R. 49.2 (a)(4)

(4) Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents allow only two types of hyperlinks: to other parts

of the same document, and to an Internet location that contains a source document for a citation.

A hyperlink to evidence attached to a court filing becomes a permissible hyperlink to an internet

location upon filing in CM/ECF. These hyperlinks are provided only for users’ convenience.

Users are cautioned that hyperlinked documents in CM/ECF are subject to PACER fees.

(A) Cited Authority. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. The

text of the filed document must include complete citations. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to

which it refers, may be considered part of the record. (B) Responsibility for Hyperlinks. The

court accepts no responsibility for and does not endorse, approve, or guarantee any third parties

or the services or products they provide on their Web sites. Likewise, the court has no

agreements with any of these third parties or their Web sites. The court accepts no responsibility

for a hyperlink’s availability or functionality. Thus, the fact that a hyperlink ceases to work or

directs the user to some other site does not affect the court’s opinion.

A Guide to Hyperlinking in the Federal Courts

North Dakota

D.N.D. Local Rules


D.N.D. Administrative Policy Governing Electronic Filing and Service

XVIII. Hyperlinks

http://www.ned.uscourts.gov/localrules/rules12/NECivR/10.1.pdf#page=3

http://www.ned.uscourts.gov/localrules/rules12/NECrimR/49.2.pdf#page=2

http://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/cmecf/AttorneyGuide-Hyperlinking.pdf

http://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/lci/2009_Local_Rules.pdf

http://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/ecf/cm_ecf_policy.pdf#page=13

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(A) Documents filed on the ECF system may contain hyperlinks but they must be limited to links

to material within the filed document or to a location on the internet that contains a source

document for a citation.

(B) Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations


refers, will be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for

accessing material cited in a filed document

(C) The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or

content at any hyperlinked site. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or

functionality of any hyperlink.

South Dakota

D.S.D. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


D.S.D. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D.S.D. CM/ECF User Manual and Administrative Procedures


Ninth Circuit

Court of Appeals



Administrative Order Regarding Electronic Filing in All Ninth Circuit Cases 11/10/08

Rule 11 – Hyperlinks

(a) Electronically-filed documents may contain hyperlinks.

(b) Hyperlinks do not replace citations to the appendix, record, or legal authority. Documents

must contain standard citations in support of statements of fact or points of law, in addition to

any hyperlink. Hyperlinks are simply mechanisms for accessing material cited in a filed

document and are not considered part of the appellate record. The Court accepts no responsibility

for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink and does not endorse any organization,

product, or content at any hyperlinked site.

(c) Hyperlinks to district court documents are optional. However, parties must include the

documents themselves in the excerpts of record, attachment, or exhibit. Instructions on creating

hyperlinks can be found in the "CM/ECF" section of the Court's website in the ECF User Guide.

https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/localrules/SOUTH_DAKOTA_CIVIL_LOCAL_RULES_5_16_11_FINAL.pdf

https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/localrules/2011SDcrimrules20120514.pdf

https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/cmecf/attyusermanual0311.pdf

http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/uploads/rules/frap.pdf

http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/cmecf/2008/12/04/ecf-admin-order.pdf

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Alaska

D. Alaska Local Civil Rules


D. Alaska Local Criminal Rules


D. Alaska ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures


Arizona

D. Ariz. Local Rules


D. Ariz. ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

I (F):

F. HYPERLINKS

In order to preserve the integrity of the court record, attorneys wishing to insert hyperlinks in


addition to the hyperlink. The Judiciary's policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a


hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court's record. A

link to any document that does not reside on the ECF system for the Arizona is prohibited.

California Central

C.D. Cal. Local Civil Rules

L.R. 5-4.3.3 Hyperlinks. Hyperlinks to other documents, websites, source documents, or citations

are not permitted.

California Eastern

E.D. Cal. Local Rules

ECF Procedures included herein


California Northern

N.D. Cal. Civil Local Rules

ECF Procedures included herein.


http://www.akd.uscourts.gov/reference/rules/lr/civil.pdf

http://www.akd.uscourts.gov/reference/rules/lr/criminal.pdf

http://www.akd.uscourts.gov/reference/cmecf/Alaska_Policies_and_Procedures_revised_3-8-13.pdf

http://www.azd.uscourts.gov/azd/courtinfo.nsf/DA7236703B15368207257958007C0CB0/$file/Local+Rules+Master+File+2012.pdf?openelement

http://www.azd.uscourts.gov/azd/cm-ecf.nsf/files/$file/adm+manual.pdf#page=12

http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/LRs-Effective-2013-June-1-Chapter-1_0.pdf#page=30

http://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/EDCA%20Local%20Rules%20Effective%2002-19-13(1).pdf

http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/filelibrary/3/Local%20Rules-Civil-Effective%207.2.2012.pdf

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N.D. Cal. Criminal Local Rules


California Southern

S.D. Cal. Local Rules


S.D. Cal. ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures

§ 2(l)

l. Hyperlinks


court filings should continue to use the traditional citation method for the cited authority, in

addition to the hyperlink. The Judiciary's policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a


hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court's record.

Guam

D. Guam Local Rules


D. Guam ECF Policies and Procedures


• Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

• Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the CM/ECF system are not permitted. Hyperlinks to

cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Complete citations must be included in

the text of the filed document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall be

considered part of the record.

Hawaii

D. Haw. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

LR100.12. Hyperlinks.

Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to

(a) other portions of the same document, and

(b) a location on the Internet that contains a source document for reference.

Hyperlinks do not replace standard citation format, but inclusion of hyperlinks is encouraged.

Complete citations must be included in the text of the filed document. Hyperlinks are convenient

mechanisms for accessing material, but neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall

http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/filelibrary/1135/Local%20Rules-Criminal-Effective%201.14.13.pdf

http://www.casd.uscourts.gov/uploads/Rules/Local%20Rules/LocalRules.pdf

http://www.casd.uscourts.gov/CMECF/pdf/CASDPolicies.pdf#page=19

http://www.gud.uscourts.gov/?q=/general_rule

http://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/orders/genord13-03.pdf#page=13

http://www.hid.uscourts.gov/docs/localrules/Local_Rules_Final_11_09.pdf?PID=11&MID=47#page=94

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be considered part of the record. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse,

any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may

be linked. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or the functionality of any

hyperlink.

D. Haw. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D. Haw. CM/ECF Guide


Idaho

D. Idaho Local Rules


D. Idaho ECF Procedures


Montana

D. Mont. Local Rules

1.5 (d)

(d) Citation form must follow the most recent edition of the Bluebook or of the

Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) Citation Manual. Pinpoint citation to

paragraphs or pages of cases and to sections of statutes or acts is required. Citation to the United

States Reporter, Federal Reporter, or Pacific Reporter is preferred. Parallel citations are not

required. Hyperlinking is permissible, but neither the hyperlink nor any Internet site will be

considered part of the record of the case.

D. Mont. ECF Administrative Procedures Manual

ix. Hyperlinks (L.R. 1.5)

(20) Hyperlinks to cited authority will be considered no more than a

convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the

document.

(21) The hyperlink will be extraneous and will not be considered a part

of the Court’s record.

(22) Hyperlinks should not be used to circumvent word count limitations.

Nevada

D. Nev. Local Rules

LR 7-3(c)

c) Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same document

and to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

(1) Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format.

http://www.hid.uscourts.gov/docs/localrules/CriminalLocalRulesSept_1_2011.pdf?PID=11&MID=49

http://www.hid.uscourts.gov/docs/ecf/Users_Guideversion_rev_5-2013.pdf?SNpid=1&SNmid=12

http://www.id.uscourts.gov/docs/LocalRules-DC-Clean.pdf

http://www.id.uscourts.gov/announcements/ECFProcedures_Final.pdf

http://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/pdf/rulesorders/Local%20Rules.pdf#page=11

http://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/pdf/Administrative%20Procedures%20Manual.pdf#page=29

http://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Files/LOCAL%20RULES%20OF%20PRACTICE%20August%202011.pdf#page=39

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Complete citations must be included in the text of the filed document. The submitting party is

responsible for the availability and functionality of any hyperlink.

(2) Neither a hyperlink nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the official

record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material cited in a filed

document. If a party wishes to make any hyperlinked material part of the record, the party must

attach the material as an exhibit.

(3) The Court neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for any product, organization or content

at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked.

D. Nev. E-Filing Procedures (Under the CM/ECF info drop-down menu)


Northern Mariana Islands

D.N. Mar. I. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

Appendix A

15. Hyperlinks




Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the Electronic Filing System are not permitted.

Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Any electronically filed

document that contains a hyperlink must also contain the standard citation to the same material.

This requirement ensures that anyone working with a printed version of the document has the

necessary citation, and that subsequent failure of a hyperlink will not preclude finding the cited

material.

Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the record.





D.N. Mar. I. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D.N. Mar. I Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing and Electronic Service

15. Hyperlinks



http://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Default.aspx

http://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/documents/localrules/lcvr01012004.pdf#page=55

http://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/documents/localrules/lcrr01012004.pdf

http://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/documents/cmecf/admin-procedures.pdf#page=8

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Hyperlinks to other documents filed within the Electronic Filing System are not permitted.

Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format. Any electronically filed

document that contains a hyperlink must also contain the standard citation to the same material.

This requirement ensures that anyone working with a printed version of the document has the

necessary citation, and that subsequent failure of a hyperlink will not preclude finding the cited

material.

Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the record.





Oregon

D. Or. Local Rules of Civil Procedure

LR 100-9 Hyperlinks

(a) Authorization

Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same document

and/or hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

(b) Citation Format

Hyperlinks to cited authority do not replace standard citation format. Complete citations must be

included within the text of the document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, is

considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing

material cited in an electronically filed document.

(c) Disclaimer

The Court neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for any product, organization, or content at

any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked.

D. Or. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D. Or. CM/ECF User Manual


http://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/civil-procedure-2013-all-without-amendments?tmpl=component&print=1

http://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/criminal-procedure-all?tmpl=component&print=1

http://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/cm-ecf-user-manual-all?tmpl=component&print=1

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Washington Eastern

E.D. Wash. Local Rules


E.D. Wash. ECF Administrative Procedures for Civil Cases

R. II(A)(1)(d)

Hyperlinks – In order to preserve the integrity of the court record, attorneys wishing to insert


authority, in addition to the hyperlink. When cross-document hyperlinks are inserted, the title of

the document, the court record number and, if applicable, the page number must be cited. The

Judiciary’s policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a filing is no more than a

convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the document. A hyperlink reference is

extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court’s record.

E.D. Wash ECF Administrative Procedures for Criminal Cases

R. II(A)(1)(d)

Hyperlinks – In order to preserve the integrity of the court record, attorneys wishing to insert


authority, in addition to the hyperlink. When cross-document hyperlinks are inserted, the title of

the document, the court record number and, if applicable, the page number must be cited. The

Judiciary’s policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a filing is no more than a

convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the document. A hyperlink reference is

extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court’s record.

Washington Western

W.D. Wash. Local Civil Rules


W.D. Wash Local Criminal Rules


W.D. Wash. ECF Procedures for Civil and Criminal Cases

III (F)

Hyperlinks:



addition to the hyperlink. The judiciary’s policy on hyperlinks is that a hyperlink contained in a


hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the court’s record.

http://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/WAED_Local_Rules-20130201.pdf

http://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/u90/civil_proc.pdf#page=11

http://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/u90/crim_proc.pdf#page=11

http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/LocalCivilRules_Dec17_2012.pdf

http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/LocalCriminalRules2012_Clean.pdf

http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/ECFFilingProceduresAmended12.20.12.pdf#page=7

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Tenth Circuit

Court of Appeals



10th Cir. ECF User’s Manual

O. Commercial URLs

You may not be able to upload a PDF to ECF if the PDF contains an active link to a commercial

URL. Please prepare accordingly. In addition, do not include links to other PDFs in your

pleadings, unless the second/subsequent PDF[s] is/are attached to the docket or found elsewhere

on PACER (including on a district court docket). Please note in this regard that you will need to

copy the PACER link in order to have the hyperlink work correctly.

General Order No. 95-01, 03/2009

II. Pleadings Filed

A) Briefs

Counsel filing via ECF may submit all briefs using the new system. In addition, however, within

2 business days of the filing, counsel must also submit to the clerk’s office 7 hard copies of the

brief. Briefs may contain, but are not required to contain, hyperlinks to cases and authorities. The

brief itself must be filed in native pdf format.

Colorado

D. Colo. Local Rules


D. Colo. ECF Procedures (Civil)

X. HYPERLINKS

10.1 Types of Hyperlinks. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of

hyperlinks:

A. hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

B. hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/downloads/2013-rules.pdf

http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/downloads/ecf-user-manual.pdf

http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/downloads/generalorder-efile.pdf

http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Portals/0/Documents/LocalRules/2012-LR/2012_Approved-Local-Rules_04-08-13.pdf

http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMECF/ECF-Rev-CP-V5-1_internet-copy.pdf#page=28

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10.2 Standard Citation Format Required. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard

citation format. Complete citations must be included in the text of the filed document.

10.3 Limitation. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of

the official record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material cited in

a filed document.

10.4 Disclaimer. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product,

organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked.

The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

D. Colo. ECF Procedures (Criminal)

VIII. Hyperlinks

8.1 types of hyperlinks.

Electronically filed documents may contain the

Following types of hyperlinks:

A. Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document; and

B. Hyperlinks to a location on the internet that contains a source Document for a citation.

8.2 standard citation format required. Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard

citation format. Complete citations must be included in the text of the filed document.

8.3 Limitation. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, shall be considered part of the

official record. Hyperlinks are simply convenient mechanisms for accessing material cited in a

filed document.

8.4 Disclaimer. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product,

organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked.

The court accepts no Responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink.

Kansas

D. Kan. Local Rules


D. Kan. Website, Attorney Resources

Hyperlinking

CM/ECF now permits documents to include hyperlinks with cross-document references and

legal citations.

Documents that include hyperlinks must also include a standard citation to the hyperlinked

material. The hyperlink is a convenience for accessing authority, not a citation replacement.

The CM/ECF application will not verify the validity of URLs included as hyperlinks within

documents filed in CM/ECF. To preserve the record, counsel are directed to include “screen

shots” or other evidence of the URL as it existed at the time of its use.

http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMECF/ECF-Rev-CrimP-V5-1_internet-copy.pdf#page=26

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/rule-5-4-1-scope-of-electronic-filing/

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/attorney-resources-case-management/

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Hyperlink functionality has been tested and works properly with Microsoft Word 2002 or higher.

Hyperlinks added to documents created in other word processing programs may not function

properly once the documents are converted to PDF format. The judiciary does not endorse a

particular web site or commercial legal research source. The court does not exercise any

responsibility over the content at its destination.

D. Kan. Civil Cases Administrative Procedure for Filing, Signing, and Verifying Pleadings and

Papers by Electronic Means in the United States District Court for the Kansas


D. Kan. Criminal Cases Administrative Procedure for Filing, Signing, and Verifying Pleadings

and Papers by Electronic Means in the United States District Court for the Kansas


New Mexico

D.N.M. Local Rules of Civil Procedure


D.N.M. Local Rules of Criminal Procedure


D.N.M. CM/ECF Administrative Procedures Manual


Oklahoma Eastern

E.D. Okla. Local Civil Rules


E.D. Okla. Local Criminal Rules


E.D. Okla. CM/ECF Administrative Guide of Policies and Procedures

Chapter VI

A. HYPERLINKS

According to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Information Technology, allowing

hyperlinks in electronic case filings does not inherently increase the security risk to the judiciary;

therefore, hyperlinks are allowed in documents filed with the court. However, the judiciary

should not require or encourage filers to choose any specific information source for a hyperlink

reference. Additionally, the judiciary should not exercise any responsibility over the content at

its destination. Also, because the availability and location of the information on the Internet is

still highly volatile, the functioning of a hyperlink reference should not be guaranteed. In short,

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/civil-cases-administrative-procedure-for-filing-signing-and-verifying-pleadings-and-papers-by-electronic-means/

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/civil-cases-administrative-procedure-for-filing-signing-and-verifying-pleadings-and-papers-by-electronic-means/

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/ecf-administrative-procedures-criminal/

http://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/ecf-administrative-procedures-criminal/

http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/web/DCDOCS/files/Final_2011-July-01.pdf

http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/web/DCDOCS/files/LocalCriminalRules%20120109.pdf

http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/web/DCDOCS/cmecf/docs/NMD_APM.pdf

http://www.oked.uscourts.gov/Local_Civil_Rules.pdf

http://www.oked.uscourts.gov/Local_Criminal_Rules.pdf

http://www.oked.uscourts.gov/WEB%20DOCS/Rules&GOs/CMadminGuide05132013.pdf#page=33

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attorneys should keep in mind that, in following the judiciary’s guidelines, the court shares the

view that a hyperlink contained in filing is no more than a convenient mechanism for accessing

material cited in the document, and a hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document

and is not part of the court’s record. Further, in order to preserve the integrity of the court record,

attorneys wishing to insert hyperlinks in court filings should continue to use the traditional

citation method for the cited authority, in addition to the hyperlink.

Oklahoma Northern

N.D. Okla. Local Civil Rules


N.D. Okla. Local Criminal Rules


N.D. Okla. CM/ECF Administrative Guide of Policies & Procedures

Chapter X

B. Hyperlinks. Hyperlinks are allowed in documents filed with the Court only for the purpose of

providing a convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in the document.

1. The judiciary does not exercise any responsibility over the content at its destination.

2. Because the availability and location of the information on the Internet is still highly

volatile, the functioning of a hyperlink reference is not guaranteed.

3. The hyperlink reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the Court’s

record.

4. In order to preserve the integrity of the Court’s record, attorneys wishing to insert

hyperlinks in court filings should continue to use the traditional citation method for the

cited authority, in addition to the hyperlink.

5. Pursuant to General Order 05-11, hyperlinks are only permissible for legal references and

citations and are not to include advertisements. The Court Clerk is directed to strike any

pleading which contains an inappropriate hyperlink.

Oklahoma Western

W.D. Okla. Local Rules


W.D. Okla. ECF Policies and Procedures Manual


Utah

D. Utah Local Rules

DUCivR 7-5 HYPERLINKS IN COURT FILINGS

(a) Permissible and Impermissible Hyperlinks.

As a convenience for the court, practitioners are encouraged to utilize hyperlinks in a manner

consistent with this rule. For the purposes of this rule, a hyperlink is a reference within an

http://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/docs/69a019fb-2e0b-4897-be40-b16c876b9429/local_rules_civil.pdf

http://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/docs/ab6f41e8-c0c2-4a4c-9b70-1778561b23be/local_rules_criminal.pdf

http://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/docs/08906891-22d0-4806-9544-b574b9932935/CMECFAdminManual.pdf#page=6

http://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/files/local_rules_5_1_2013.pdf

http://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/files/ecfmanual_2_13.pdf

http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/forms/rules.pdf#page=28

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electronically filed document that permits a user to click on the reference so as to be directed to

other content.

(1) Permissible Hyperlinks.

(A)A hyperlink to other portions of the same document and material elsewhere in the record,

such as exhibits or deposition testimony, is permissible.

(B)A hyperlink to an internet resource containing legal authority from recognized electronic

research services, such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis or Findlaw and governmental rules and

regulations, is permissible.

(2) Impermissible Hyperlinks. A hyperlink to any other internet resource not identified in

subsection (a)(1)(B) is impermissible and the contents of such an internet resource shall not be

part of the record. If a litigant wishes to include the record material otherwise contained in an

impermissible hyperlink, such material must be made part of the record in some other fashion,

such as by filing the material as an exhibit or by filing a Notice of Conventional Filing pursuant

to § II(E)(7) of the Utah CM/ECF Administrative Procedures Manual and filing a copy of the

material on a diskette in PDF format.

D. Utah Administrative E-Filing Procedures

C. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. An electronically filed PDF document may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same

document. It may also contain hyperlinks to other documents efiled within the Utah E-filing

system(or to any other US District Court e-filing system. Also, citations of legal authority in

standard citation format may be hyperlinked to recognized electronic research services, such as

Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Findlaw and official government sites. Hyperlinks to cited legal authority

may not replace standard citation format. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers,

shall be considered part of the record.

Wyoming

D. Wyo. Local Civil Rules


D. Wyo. Local Criminal Rules


D. Wyo. CM/ECF Procedures Manual


Eleventh Circuit

Court of Appeals


R. 31-5(a)

http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/ecfpage.html#page=9

http://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/pdfforms/localrules-cv.pdf

http://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/pdfforms/localrules-cr.pdf

http://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/pdfforms/cmprocmanual.pdf

http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/documents/pdfs/BlueAUG12.pdf

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(a) Internet Upload. An electronic brief shall be provided by uploading the brief to the court’s

Web site at www.ca11.uscourts.gov. Prior to uploading the first brief, the uploading party will be

provided instructions by the clerk. Appendices may be included in the electronic brief, but are

not required to be included. Hypertext links or bookmarks to cases, statutes and other reference

materials available on the Internet are authorized. The certificate of service shall indicate the date

of service of the brief in paper format.

11th Cir. Guide to Electronic Filing


Alabama Middle

M.D. Ala. Local Rules


M.D. Ala. Administrative Procedures for ECF (Civil)


M.D. Ala. Administrative Procedures for ECF (Criminal)


Alabama Northern

N.D. Ala. Local Rules


N.D. Ala. CM/ECF Administrative Procedures


Alabama Southern

S.D. Ala. Local Rules


S.D. Ala. Administrative Procedures for Filing, Signing, and Verifying Pleadings and

Documents by Electronic Means


Florida Middle

M.D. Fla. Local Rules


M.D. Fla. CM/ECF Administrative Procedure


http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/documents/pdfs/GuideToElectronicFiling.pdf

http://www.almd.uscourts.gov/docs/lorules.pdf

http://www.almd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/pubs/CivilAdminProc022806.pdf

http://www.almd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/pubs/CriminalAdminProc022806.pdf

http://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/Local/local_rules.htm

http://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/CM-ECF/CM-ECF%20Main%20Page.htm

http://www.als.uscourts.gov/documents/index.cfm?docs=local_rules

http://www.als.uscourts.gov/documents/forms/AdminPro.pdf

http://www.als.uscourts.gov/documents/forms/AdminPro.pdf

http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/Forms/USDC-MDFL-LocalRules12-2009.pdf

http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/CMECF/CM-ECF_ADMINISTRATIVE_PROCEDURES_03-15-07-FINAL.pdf

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Florida Northern

N.D. Fla. Local Rules


Style Guide for ECF

The Northern District of Florida does not currently allow hyperlinking in electronically

submitted documents.

Florida Southern

S.D. Fla. Local Rules


S.D. Fla. ECF Administrative Procedures

(4) Hyperlinks

Pursuant to the policy set forth in Rule 13 of the Model Local Rules for Electronic Case Filing,

endorsed by the Judicial Conference in October 2005, a hyperlink contained in a filing is no

more than a convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in a document. A hyperlink

reference is extraneous to any filed document and is not part of the Court’s

record. In order to preserve the integrity of the Court record, Users wishing to insert hyperlinks

in Court filings shall continue to use the conventional citation method for the cited authority, in

addition to the hyperlink.

Georgia Middle

M.D. Ga. Local Rules


M.D. Ga. ECF Administrative Procedures

Hyperlinks

Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to other portions of the same document;

hyperlinks to other documents in CM/ECF in this court or any other CM/ECF court; and

hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.



shall be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are simply a convenient mechanism for

accessing material cited in a filed document. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does

not endorse any product, organization or content at any hyperlinked site or at any site to which

that site may be linked. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of

any hyperlink.

http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Court%20Rules/local_rules.pdf

http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/cmecf/User_Manual/Style_Guide_for_Electronic_Case_Filing.pdf

http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/December-2012-Local-Rules.pdf

http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Administrative-Procedures-Effective-December-2012.pdf#page=9

http://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/local%20rules/local%20rules%20amended%2012-1-09.pdf

http://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/cm-ecf/Administrative%20Procedures%20Rev05-12.pdf#page=10

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Georgia Northern

N.D. Ga. Civil Local Rules

(2) Courtesy Copies in Electronic Format. Courtesy copies of pleadings may be presented to the

judge or magistrate judge in electronic format on a compact disc. Such discs may include

hyperlinks to case cites, statutes, affidavits, depositions, and exhibits.

Any courtesy copy in electronic format shall also be served upon each of the parties in

accordance with F.R.Civ.P. 5(a).

N.D. Ga. Local Rules Appendix H

1. Effective July 15, 2005, absent good cause shown, attorneys in good standing admitted to

practice before the Bar of this Court, to include attorneys admitted pro hac vice, must file civil

pleadings electronically using the ECF System.

A. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

(A) Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document;

(B) Hyperlinks to other documents in CM/ECF in this court, or any other CM/ECF

court; and

(C) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for a citation.

Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format.

Complete

citations must be included in the text of the filed document. Neither a

hyperlink, nor any site to

which it refers, shall be considered part of the record. Hyperlinks are

simply convenient

mechanisms for accessing material cited in a filed document.

The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product,

organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which

that site may be linked. The

court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionally of any

hyperlink.

Georgia Southern

S.D. Ga. Local Rules


S.D. Ga. Administrative Procedures for Filing, Signing and Verifying Pleadings and Papers by

Electronic Means

I(A)(1):

http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/pdf/NDGARulesCV.pdf

http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/pdf/NDGARulesAppH_Updated.pdf#page=10

http://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/lr/usdcLocalRules.htm

http://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/usdc_adminProcedures.htm#page=3

http://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/usdc_adminProcedures.htm#page=3

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1. Effective February 1, 20081, absent good cause shown, attorneys in good standing admitted to

practice before the Bar of this Court, including attorneys admitted pro hac vice, must file

documents electronically using the ECF System.

a. Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:


(B) Hyperlinks to a location on the Internet that contains a source document for

a citation.





The Court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product, organization, or

content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may be linked. The Court accepts

no responsibility for the availability or functionally of any hyperlink.

DC Circuit

Court of Appeals

D.C. Cir. Local Rules


Administrative Order Regarding Electronic Case Filing

The filer bears sole responsibility for ensuring a document complies with these requirements.

Guidance on redacting personal data identifiers is posted on the court’s web site and must be

followed.

ECF-10. Hyperlinks

(A) Electronically filed documents may contain the following types of hyperlinks:

• Hyperlinks to other portions of the same document or to other documents filed in the case;

• Hyperlinks to documents that are part of the record on appeal or the record on review or

enforcement of an agency order;

• Hyperlinks to authorities cited in the document.

(B) Hyperlinks do not replace standard citations to authority and parts of the record; standard

citations must be provided in addition to any hyperlink. Hyperlinks are simply mechanisms for

accessing material cited in a filed document and are not considered part of this court’s record.

The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or functionality of any hyperlink and does

not endorse any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site.

http://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/home.nsf/Content/VL%20-%20RPP%20-%20Circuit%20Rules/$FILE/RulesDecember2011LINKSandBOOKMARKScj2013.pdf

http://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/home.nsf/Content/VL%20-%20RPP%20-%20May%2015,%202009%20-%20Administrative%20Order%20Regarding%20Electronic%20Case%20Filing/$FILE/Admin%20Order%20ECF%20May%202009.pdf

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District of Columbia

D.D.C. Local Rules


Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Fed. Cir. Rules of Practice

R. 32(e)(2)

(2) Content. A corresponding brief must be identical in content to the paper brief. A

corresponding brief may provide hypertext links to the complete versions of material that was

part of the record below. Hypertext links to other material must be confined to materials such as

cases, statutes, treatises, law review articles, and similar authorities. A corresponding brief must

be self-contained and static.

R. 32(e)(7)

(7) Table of Contents. Parties filing a corresponding brief are encouraged to include a table of

contents with links to all of the items required in a joint appendix under Federal Rule of

Appellate Procedure 30 and Federal Circuit Rule 30 and to all other parts of the record contained

on the corresponding brief.

Administrative Order Regarding Electronic Case Filing


http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/sites/www.dcd.uscourts.gov.dcd/files/2010MARCHLOCALRULESREVISED_February2012.pdf

http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/images/stories/rules-of-practice/rules.pdf

http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/images/stories/Final_ECF_Administrative_Order_5-17-12.pdf