4.2.2.020 The Court Filings Limitation Act provides as follows:

(a) Affected Cases

(1) This Act applies to those cases filed during 2013-2015 in which the status cannot be determined because essential files are missing.

(b) Re-filing

(1) In affected cases, the original party(ies) may:

(A) Re-file the original action, attaching copies of any documents from the original proceedings the parties may possess.

(B) File a Request for Dismissal, including a statement explaining how the case has been otherwise resolved or a showing that there is no live issue remaining.

(c) Limitation on Filing

(1) A filing made pursuant to the Act must be made, and date stamped by the Trial Court, within 160 days of the passage of this Act.

(d) Dismissal of Cases not Re-filed

(1) In any Affected Case, in which no party has re-filed or requested a dismissal within 160 day limit,

(A) if any case information is available, the Court will enter dismissal and close the case file;

(B) if case information is insufficient to enter a dismissal, (i.e., no case name or number), by the authority of this Act, the case will be deemed dismissed and the case filed considered closed.