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  Revised 5th Court Internal Operating Procedures effective 05/02/2011 - Added procedures for electronic filing and modified web and email URLs
  Revised Local Rules  effective 05/02/2011 - Added Procedures for Electronic Filing
  Guidelines for Submission of Electronic Records posted 11/3/2010
  Civil Docketing Statement revised 09/01/10 - Added Pro Bono Program
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