Rule 3 - Pleadings
Rule 3.3 - Filing of Duplicate Pleadings
RULE 3.3 – Filing of Duplicate Pleadings
1. The original petition shall be filed with the Department of Civil Records. Original documents shall not be removed from the file. Courtesy copies shall be marked “Courtesy Copy” pursuant to Rule 33.5.7.
2. The original pleading, and such additional copies as there are case numbers, shall be filed whenever more than one case number appears on the pleading. The original of such pleading shall be filed in the case file of the first case number listed on the pleading and a copy of the pleading shall be filed in the case file of each additional case listed.
3. All original civil petitions filed before a Circuit Judge shall be accompanied by one (1) copy of the petition in addition to the number of copies required by Rule 3.3.1. This provision shall not apply to original petitions filed in Associate Circuit Divisions.