the United States district courts (including proceedings before
Unless a federal statute, these rules, or a court order provides otherwise,
When a pleading or document is filed in CM/ECF, it is served electronically
On its own, the court may order an attorney, law firm, or party to show cause why
A plaintiff initiates a civil case in the general district court by filing a pleading describing the
Outside the United States: $10.00 first page and $5.00 each additional page. 3.
The complaint must be in writing and must be filed within 9 months from the date
U.S. District Court of Maryland Local Rules (December 1, 2018)
On or after filing a complaint, the plaintiff must present a summons to the clerk for
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA