UTBMS Code E107 — Delivery/Messenger Services
Charges for courier services, overnight delivery, messenger services, and expedited shipping of documents and materials in connection with the matter.
schedule When This Code Is Used
When documents or materials need to be physically delivered by courier, overnight service (FedEx, UPS), or messenger. This includes court filings that require physical delivery and document productions that require physical shipment.
warning Common Billing Violations
Billing for overnight delivery when standard mail or electronic delivery would have been sufficient
Marking up actual FedEx/UPS charges rather than passing through at cost
Using premium courier services for routine deliveries that do not require expedited handling
Billing delivery charges for documents that were also sent electronically, making the physical delivery redundant
timer Typical Hours
N/A (expense item). Range: $15-$50 per standard overnight delivery, $50-$200 for same-day courier, $200-$1,000+ for large shipments.
flag Red Flags to Watch For
Frequent overnight delivery charges in a matter that is primarily conducted through e-filing
Delivery charges that appear to include a markup over the carrier's actual rate
Same-day courier charges without evidence that expedited delivery was necessary
Delivery charges for documents that were also transmitted electronically
check_circle Best Practices for Review
Require that delivery charges be passed through at actual carrier cost with no markup
Establish that electronic delivery is the default and physical delivery requires justification
Require prior approval for same-day courier charges
Mandate that carrier receipts or tracking numbers be available as backup documentation
link Related Codes
analytics Key Statistics
Delivery and messenger service charges have declined 60% over the past decade as electronic filing becomes standard in most jurisdictions
Source: CLOC State of the Industry Report, 2024
Only 15% of court filings in federal courts require physical delivery, with the remainder filed electronically through CM/ECF
Source: Federal Judicial Center, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UTBMS expense code E107 cover? expand_more
UTBMS expense code E107 covers Delivery and Messenger Services including courier services, hand deliveries, and express document delivery. With electronic filing and email, these charges have decreased significantly but still arise for physical document delivery.
When are delivery charges justified under E107? expand_more
Delivery charges under E107 are justified for court filings that require physical delivery, service of process, and delivery of original documents that cannot be transmitted electronically. Routine document deliveries between offices or to the courthouse for e-filed matters are not justified.
How do you control delivery and messenger costs under E107? expand_more
Require advance approval for delivery costs exceeding $100. Prohibit messenger services for documents that can be emailed or electronically filed. Challenge charges for same-day delivery when standard mail would suffice and require pass-through at actual vendor cost without markup.