(A) In any case where a party is represented by counsel, the Clerk shall not accept for filing any pro se briefs, pleadings, or other papers. In the event that such briefs, pleadings, or papers are presented for filing, the Clerk shall acknowledge receipt and notify the party that such papers are not being filed. The Clerk shall also notify the responsible attorney of the receipt of the papers, including with the notification, copies of such papers. The court will accept for filing pro se motions in proper form addressing the removal of counsel.

(B) The Court may accept a timely and proper pro se motion for rehearing or application for transfer filed after a decision in a criminal appeal or a post-conviction appeal if counsel for the party has not filed a motion for rehearing or application for transfer. Unless the Court receives written notice from counsel that counsel will not file a motion for rehearing or application for transfer, any pro se motion will be held during the 15-day period for filing and either timely filed on the 15th day, or, in the event counsel timely files a motion for rehearing or application for transfer, any pro se motion received or accepted shall be returned in accordance with the procedure in section (A).

(Adopted and effective July 27, 1979. Amended and effective Nov. 25, 1981; amended and effective Dec. 18, 2003; Rule number converted from Roman numeral; eff. Feb. 22, 2018; amended Aug. 26, 2021, effective Jan. 1, 2022.)