Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly?

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly's formatting rule includes no kerning or font compression, letter paper, file format PDF, text searchable, directly converted from word-processing format, and preserve searchability and readability. All documents must be filed electronically in searchable PDF format, with exceptions for sealed cases and pro se parties.

How does Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Sealed documents in totally sealed cases must be filed in paper with electronic copy.

Complete rules summary for Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly

All documents must be filed electronically in searchable PDF format, with exceptions for sealed cases and pro se parties.

Sealed documents in totally sealed cases must be filed in paper with electronic copy.

Pro se parties are exempt from electronic filing requirements.

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