39 CFR § 962.22 - (Rule 22) Form and filing of documents.

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title: "39 CFR § 962.22 - (Rule 22) Form and filing of documents."
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# 962.22 (Rule 22) Form and filing of documents.

(a) All pleadings and documents required under this part must be filed using the Judicial Officer electronic filing system, unless the Presiding Officer permits otherwise. The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is accessible 24 hours a day at *https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.*

(b) Documents submitted using the electronic filing system are considered filed as of the date and time (Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the filing during normal business hours. Normal business hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday except Federal holidays.