Which types of documents are NOT required to be filed separately?

Documents that can be attached to a motion, response, or reply are not required to be filed separately because they are considered part of the filing process itself when a motion is made. These documents are usually supplemental material that provides additional context or support for the main filing, allowing the court to review all pertinent information at once.

In legal proceedings, the ability to attach relevant supporting documents directly to motions streamlines the process and helps ensure that all information is readily available for consideration. This practice is efficient and promotes clarity in the court's review.

On the other hand, affidavits of service, discovery documents, and pleadings are typically required to be filed as separate documents, each serving distinct purposes in the legal process. Affidavits of service confirm that legal documents have been delivered to the appropriate parties, discovery documents facilitate the exchange of pertinent information, and pleadings outline the parties’ positions and claims in the case. Each of these requires a separate filing to maintain proper legal procedures.