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83.I.04: Representation by Local Counsel who Must Sign all Pleadings. Litigants in
civil and criminal actions, except for parties appearing pro se, must be represented by at least one
member of the Bar of this Court who shall sign each pleading, motion, discovery procedure, or other
document served or filed in this Court. The attorney identification number is also required on each
pleading, motion, discovery procedure, or other document served or filed in this District Court.

Rule 11. Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations
to Court; Sanctions
(a) SIGNATURE. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper
shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney’s
individual name, or, if the party is not represented by an attorney,
shall be signed by the party. Each paper shall state the signer’s
address and telephone number, if any. Except when otherwise
specifically provided by rule or statute, pleadings need not be
verified or accompanied by affidavit. An unsigned paper shall be
stricken unless omission of the signature is corrected promptly
after being called to the attention of the attorney or party.
(b) REPRESENTATIONS TO COURT. By presenting to the

Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions
(b) MOTIONS AND OTHER PAPERS.
(3) All motions shall be signed in accordance with Rule 11.