Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of electronic filing (e-filing)?

• A. Requirement to file a paper duplicate for archival purposes
• B. Digital submission, tracking, and automatic deadlines
• C. Automatic deadlines and service
• D. Access to filed documents online

Answer: (A)

Electronic filing centers on submitting documents digitally and letting the system handle the workflow. The hallmark features include digital submission, automatic deadlines, electronic service, and easy online access to filed documents. These elements streamline the process and reduce the need for physical copies. A requirement to file a paper duplicate for archival purposes is not typical because the whole point of e-filing is to move away from paper and keep records in a digital format. Some jurisdictions may have rare exceptions where a hard copy is requested for specific archival reasons, but that’s not the standard practice. So, the option describing a paper duplicate requirement doesn’t fit the normal e-filing model, while digital submission, automatic deadlines and service, and online access are the expected features.