The official time of filing is when a document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF,  regardless of the filing method (in person, electronically through CM/ECF, through eSR or EDB). 

Examples of the Time of Filing:

• If filed electronically, the official date and time of filing is when the document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF.
• If filed at the intake window, the official date and time of filing is when the document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF.
• If delivered by mail, the official date and time of filing is when the document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF.  (The arrival time of mail delivery varies from day to day. During business hours, Clerk's Office staff will enter and docket documents received through the mail.)
• If submitted through the eSR module (the official date and time of filing is when the document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF (Clerk’s Office staff will enter and docket an eSR petition during business hours.)
• If submitted through the Electronic Drop Box (EDB), the official date and time of filing is when the document is entered and docketed in CM/ECF (Clerk's Office staff will docket EDB submissions during business hours.)