499 DEFINITIONS

499.1 E Filing-Electronic transmission of an original document (pleading) to the Board via the Vendor's system. An E File consists of a document, an image, or both.

499.2 E Service-Electronic transmission of an original document (pleading) to all other designated recipients via the Vendor's system. Upon the completion of any transmission to the Vendor's system, a certified receipt is issued to the sender acknowledging receipt by the Vendor system.

499.3 E Document-An electronic file of a word processing document that contains almost exclusively text.

499.4 E Image-An electronic file of a document that has been scanned or converted to a graphical or image format.

Appendix - CourtLink Pricing

Fees are based on the size and number of transactions. A transaction is a filing to the Board and/or service of electronic documents to one or more parties.

Filing with the Board ($2.00 minimum)

10 a page

Official Service ($2.00 minimum)

To other CourtLink subscribers: 10 a page

To non-subscribers: 20 a page via fax

Courtesy Notification (optional)

50 per attorney notified

Provides e-mail or fax notification that documents have been filed with the Board and/or served to other parties

Accessing Documents

For documents officially served on or filed by you: No charge to view, print and or download

All other documents: No charge to view, 10 a page to print and/or download ($1 minimum)

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2078 (March 8, 2002); as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4782 (May 20, 2005) [EXPIRED].