(h) Companion filings on interactive compact disk, read-only memory (CD-ROM).

(1) Companion filings on CD-ROM.

(i) The submission of records, appendices and briefs on interactive compact disk, read-only memory (CD-ROM) as companions to the required number of printed records, appendices or briefs in accordance with 22 NYCRR 1000.3 is allowed and encouraged provided that all parties have stipulated to the filing of the companion CD-ROM.

(ii) The Court may, by order on motion by any party or sua sponte, require the filing of a companion CD-ROM.

(2) Technical Specifications.

The companion CD-ROM record, appendix or brief shall comply with the current technical specifications available from the Office of the Clerk.

(3) Content.

The companion CD-ROM record, appendix or brief shall be identical in content and format (including page numbering) to the printed record, appendix or brief, except that each may also provide electronic links (hyperlinks) to the complete text of any authorities cited therein and to any other document or other material constituting a part of the record.

(4) Number.

Ten disks or sets of disks shall be filed with proof of service of one disk or set of disks on each party to the appeal, together with a copy of the stipulation of the parties to the filing of the companion CD-ROM or the order of the Court directing the filing of the companion CD-ROM.

(5) Filing Deadline.

Unless otherwise directed by order of the Court, a companion CD-ROM shall be filed no later than ten (10) days after the printed record, appendix or brief is filed.