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The court's e-File page: electronically filed documents accepted for Adoption, Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases, as outlined in Local Rules of Court, Article XII, through an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP), whose fees are waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities; the filer redacts sensitive information; the documents not permitted for e-Filing, submitted in person at the Clerk's office, by drop box, or by mail; documents in PDF; service of a small claims Plaintiff's Claim by the clerk requested by choosing Plaintiff's Claim with Certified Mail Service, with the $15.00 fee; processing in 3-5 business days; ex parte hearings not set automatically - a court date is reserved through info@inyocourt.ca.gov or 760-872-4901 - and all other motions set on the Court's Law and Motion Calendar; rejections and resubmission; and refunds of court filing fees requested on the Filing Fee Refund Request form by email to fiscal@inyocourt.ca.gov, refunds for e-filed documents issued to the EFSP (Code of Civil Procedure Section 411.20 and Government Code Section 6159).
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Inyo County Superior Court will begin accepting electronic filing (e-Filing) on July 28, 2025. You can e-File documents 24/7 through an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). Start Here e-File The Superior Court of Inyo accepts electronically filed documents for Adoption, Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases, as outlined in Local Rules of Court, Article XII. To start e-filing, select an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). Each EFSP may charge a transaction fee. EFSP fees are waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities. The filer is responsible for redacting all documents containing sensitive information (social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, etc.) before being electronically filed with the court. e-Filing FAQs How does e-Filing work? Electronic filing of court documents occurs through an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). The filer must create an account, and the e-Filing system manages the documents and fees to and from the court. The filer will submit the documents to the EFSP for them to submit to the court. The court will then review and accept or reject the documents. The documents are then returned to the EFSP and to the filer through the EFSP’s electronic filing portal. What type of cases can I e-File? Adoption Civil Family Law Probate Small Claims What documents cannot be e-Filed? The following is a list of documents that are not permitted for e-Filing: Family Law Request for Entry of Default Family Law Judgment and Notice of Entry of Judgment Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution Ex Parte Application filed concurrently with new complaint/petition Child Support Case Registry Form Peremptory Challenge pursuant to CCP §§170.6 or 170.3 Original Will/Codicil Bonds & Undertaking documents Civil Harassment proceedings requesting minor’s information be confidential Documents submitted conditionally under seal Exhibits to be lodged for hearings or trials Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Subpoenaed documents Notice of Appeal or appeal-related documents Administrative Records Request for Statement of Decision, Proposed Statement of Decision, or Objection & Opposition to Statement of Decision Lodged Documents (Notice of Lodgment may be electronically filed, however documents to be lodged must be lodged and/or served conventionally in paper form.) Copy requests Any paper document ordered by the court to be filed in the clerk’s office Any JCC form that states it should not be filed with the court Any documents for Juvenile, Criminal, and Traffic case types How do I submit documents that are not permitted by e-Filing? Documents exempt from e-filing must be submitted in person at the Clerk's office, by drop box, or by mail. Can I use e-Filing if I’m a self-represented litigant (pro per or pro se)? Yes, self-represented parties are eligible and encouraged to use e-filing; however, it is not mandatory. Do I have to use an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP)? The Judicial Council has mandated that all Courts accepting electronically filed documents use independent, certified EFSPs. What format do I have to save my documents in? Documents must be submitted to the court in PDF format; therefore, you should save your document in a PDF format. However, some EFSPs will allow the submission of Word documents that will then be reformatted into a PDF document. Can I change my EFSP after I have chosen and registered with one? Yes. You may choose any EFSP. You may change to a different service provider at any time. Selecting and using an EFSP is similar to using an “attorney service” for filings, except the types of filings processed are electronic. How do I know what the filing fee is for my document? Please refer to the State Civil Fee Schedule link on the Forms & Filing page of the court’s website. In a Small Claims case, how do I request the Clerk to serve my Plaintiff’s Claim pursuant to CCP 116.340(a)(1)? The court charges a $15.00 fee to serve the Plaintiff’s Claim by mail, in addition to the filing fee. If you are requesting the clerk to serve the Plaintiff’s Claim on the defendant, you must choose document Plaintiff’s Claim with Certified Mail Service when you submit the document for e-Filing. This will ensure the proper fees are assessed and will be construed as a request for the clerk to mail the Plaintiff’s Claim to the defendant. What if I cannot find the document name of the document I am e-Filing? If you cannot identify the document you are filing in the list of document names, you must use the name of the document that most closely describes your filing and includes the correct filing fee, if any. Please check that the filing fee(s) are correct before submitting your document(s). If you are unsure about the document name(s), there is a “comments” field to include any additional explanation for the filing staff. Please note: Using an incorrect document name or name extension can result in either a rejected filing or the incorrect routing of your document. Who can I speak with if I have a question about an electronic filing? The first point of contact for any question about submitting filings should be the EFSP. If the question cannot be resolved with the EFSP, or you have questions about a document already submitted, you may contact the civil division at info@inyocourt.ca.gov. My fee waiver application was accepted; does that mean it is granted? Acceptance of a fee waiver application means that the document was filed in the case. You will receive an order from the Court granting or denying your request for a fee waiver. Once a document is e-Filed, what is the processing time? 3-5 business days. How will I receive conformed copies of my documents? Endorsed or received documents will be electronically transmitted back to the submitting party by the EFSP. Are motions or ex parte hearings automatically scheduled by the e-Filing system? Ex-Parte Hearings will not be automatically set. Please contact the Court at info@inyocourt.ca.gov or call 760-872-4901 to reserve a court date. All other motions will be set on the Court’s Law and Motion Calendar. What if my document is rejected? Any rejected document will include the reason for the rejection, and notice will be sent back through the EFSP. Once corrected, the document may be resubmitted as a new transaction with your EFSP. Typical reasons for rejection include, but are not limited to: Documents are incorrectly submitted as a single or separate PDF, e.g., multiple documents are submitted as a single PDF document when they should be separate entries. Incorrect filing document name or case number. Incorrect payment type is selected, e.g., fee waiver or government exemption. Incorrect case type, case category, or jurisdictional amount selected. Information in the data fields is incorrect and/or does not match the document image. How do I correct an error in a filing that the court has accepted? Depending on the filing type, you may file an amended pleading or apply to the Court for relief or other corrective order. Can I cancel an e-Filing transaction after it’s been submitted? Once the transaction is electronically submitted, it cannot be canceled. Can I Request a Refund of Court Filing Fees? Yes. You can request a refund of court filing fees only. Requests must be submitted via email using the Filing Fee Refund Request form. Once you've completed the form, email it to fiscal@inyocourt.ca.gov. The request will be reviewed by the Court. Approved refund requests for electronically filed documents will be refunded to the EFSP pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 411.20 and Government Code Section 6159. Refunds will be processed for the following reasons: Fees were inappropriately charged by the Court; Fees were inappropriately charged due to Court system errors; Fees were inappropriately charged to a party after a fee waiver has been granted; Fees were inappropriately charged to an agency that is exempt per GC 6103; Fees that are ordered refunded by the judicial officer. NOTE: Requests for refund of the Electronic Filing Service Provider processing fees must be submitted to the EFSP for processing. To whom will the refund be issued? If the refund is being requested for an e-Filed transaction, the refund will be issued to the entity that made the payment for the e-Filed document (typically the EFSP) in order to comply with Government Code §6159. What is the difference between my refund being denied and rejected? Denied means the request was not deemed to be a valid reason for a refund and will not be processed. Rejected means that the Filing Fee Refund Request form was not thoroughly completed, was missing information, or the information was incorrect and needs to be returned for completeness or correction.
Inyo County Superior Court will begin accepting electronic filing (e-Filing) on July 28, 2025. You can e-File documents 24/7 through an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). Start Here e-File The Superior Court of Inyo accepts electronically filed documents for Adoption, Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases, as outlined in Local Rules of Court, Article XII. To start e-filing, se
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A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.
A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.