What must parties or counsel keep the court informed of?

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Keeping the court informed of current contact information is essential because the court relies on up-to-date addresses, emails, and phone numbers to send notices, orders, and scheduling information. If you move or change contact methods and don’t update the court (and opposing counsel), you could miss hearings, deadlines, or important rulings, which can lead to default judgments or other penalties. Providing current contact details helps ensure you receive every communication and can respond timely.

Sensitive items like social security numbers or tax IDs aren’t routine information you must continually update with the court. The case number and filing date are already part of the case record and don’t require ongoing updates from you. While providing your preferred language and any accessibility needs is important for accommodations, the ongoing obligation most courts emphasize is keeping your mailing address, email address, and telephone number current.