(a)Civil docket. – The clerk shall keep a book known as “civil docket” of such form and style as may be prescribed by the Supreme Court of Appeals, and shall enter therein each civil action to which these rules are made applicable. Actions shall be assigned consecutive file numbers. The file number of each action shall be noted on the folio of the docket whereon the first entry of the action is made. All papers filed with the clerk, all process issued and returns made thereon, all appearances, orders, verdicts, and judgments shall be entered chronologically in the civil docket on the folio assigned to the action and shall be marked with its file number. These entries shall be brief but shall show the nature of each paper filed or writ issued and the substance of each order or judgment of the court and of the returns showing execution of process. The entry of an order or judgment shall show the date the entry is made. When in an action trial by jury has been properly demanded or ordered the clerk shall note the word “jury” on the folio assigned to that action. (b)Civil judgments and orders. – The clerk shall keep, in such form and manner as the Supreme Court of Appeals may prescribe, a correct copy of every final judgment or appealable order, or order affecting title to or lien upon real or personal property, and any other order which the court may direct to be kept. (c)Indices; calendars. – Suitable indices of the civil docket and of every civil judgment and order shall be kept by the clerk under the direction of the court. There shall be prepared under the direction of the court calendars of all actions ready for trial, which shall distinguish “jury actions” from “court actions.” (d)Other books and records of the clerk. – The clerk shall also keep such other books and records as may be required from time to time by the court or by the Supreme Court of Appeals. (e)Recording by Digital or Other Images. – The clerk may keep any and all records and documents, otherwise required by any provision of law to be recorded in a book as described above, in a microphotographic, digital, or other format which employs a process for image-storing of documents in a reduced size. The format must conform to the applicable policy approved by the Supreme Court Administrative Director.
