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Electronic filing is subject to the notices and policies posted on the court website, and the list of approved EFSPs is posted there): eFiled documents accepted in adoption, civil, family law, probate and small claims matters through an approved EFSP (its convenience or transaction fee waived for a fee waiver or government exemption), with the list of approved EFSPs; the FAQs - filings received before midnight deemed filed that business day if accepted, after midnight or on weekends and holidays the next business day; text-searchable PDF and no password protection; the documents exempt (Local Rule 20.8); fee waiver requests FW-001 and FW-003 submitted as separate PDF entries with an initiating document; proposed orders returned marked "Received"; courtesy copies (Local Rule 20.7); the common reasons for rejection; the $435.00 first appearance fee shown while cases in flight are updated; filing in person still available.
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General Information Pursuant to Local Rule of Court Chapter 20, the Court accepts electronically filed (eFiled) documents in Adoption, Civil, Family Law, Probate and Small Claims matters. eFiling is available 24/7 through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). RELATED LINKS Local Rules of Court California Rules of Court Court Forms Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) eFilings must be submitted through an authorized Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). Each EFSP may charge a convenience or transaction fee. EFSP fees are waived for parties with a fee waiver or government exemption. Select your service provider from the list of approved EFSP 1 eFile 123 E-File 5 Star Legal Service A2Z Attorney Services A Better Process A&M Attorney Services AAA E-Filing (owned by On Call Legal) Accurate Document Imaging Ace Attorney Service Action Attorney Service Advanced Attorney Services Advanced Microsystems Group Inc AE Attorney Service ALL-N-ONE Legal Support AlphaDox (fka 2 Filing California) AMS Legal Support Services Amstar Express Angeles Legal Services Apex Legal Apex Litigation Support ASAP Legal, LLC Attorney Service of San Dimas Attorney’s Certified Services Battle Attorney Service Inc Bay Area File Bender's Legal Service Beyond e-File BFRM Legal Support Services Bosco Legal Services By the Book CA Court Legal Services Cal West Attorney Services Inc California Court Filing Case Anywhere LLC CI&S Investigation Class Action Research and Litigation Support Inc Clio CM Courier Service Commercial Process Serving Cookies Court Support Countrywide Process County Legal & Notary Service County Process Servers Court Connection Creekside E-Filing D&T Legal Services DDS Legal Support Direct Legal East Bay Legal Services Eddings Attorney Service eFile Online Legal Courier e-Legal Services Inc. Elite Litigation Support Envoy Attorney Support Express Network First Legal Flat Rate Process Service Gemini Golden State Legal Inc Green Filing I Serve Legal Support LLC Interceptor Legal Support Service Inc. Janney and Janney Journal Technologies (JTI) King Courier Laguna Legal Inc. Law In Motion Legal Document Server Inc. Legal Document Specialist Legal e-File Legal Fleet (fka Legal Zip) Legal Lawgic Inc Legal Photocopy Service LegalConnect Legalese Attorney Service Nationwide Legal Nationwide Legal Support Inc. Notifeye Legal On-Call Legal OnDemand Legal One Hour Delivery One Legal Pacific Coast Legal Services Pacific Coast Legal Services PacTrack Legal Patterson Legal Services Pettylawsuit Peachtree Legal Support Phoenix Legal Support Services Peter With r.p.s. LLC ProLegal ProVest Quick Serve Legal Service Rapid Legal Reliable Attorney Service Rezac-Meyer Attorney Service Rhino Process Serving LLC River City Attorney Support, Inc. Run With It Servers Saddleback Attorney Service SERVPRO-Legal Signal Attorney Service Steno Agency Inc. Sterling Madison Company Swift Attorney Service T and G Services LLC Tristar Software True Legal Support Inc U-Legal Unisource Discovery United Legal US Legal PRO USA Express USA Legal Network Wheels of Justice Win Win ALSSI Inc. wwOnetouch Zachs Legal Services Frequently Asked Questions What are the filing hours for eFiling? You may submit filing electronically 24 hours a day. Any eFiling received by the Court before midnight will be deemed received or filed on the same business day if accepted. Any eFiling submitted after midnight or on weekends/holidays will be deemed received or filed as of the next business day if accepted. How does eFiling work? Electronic filing of Court documents occurs through an electronic filing service provider (EFSP). The user creates and account and the eFiling system manages the flow of the documents and fees to and from the Court. The filer will submit the documents to the EFSP for submission to the Court. The Court will accept or reject the documents. The documents are returned to the EFSP for return to the filer through the EFSP's electronic filing portal. Why do I have to register as an electronic filer (eFiler)? Registration as an electronic filer is required to establish an account for your electronically filed documents. Your account will allow you to check the status of our electronically filed documents and will provide a path for the Court to return your documents to you. Do I have to use an EFSP? Yes. The Judicial Council has mandated that all courts accepting electronically filed documents use independent EFSPs. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6(e) the court may not accept electronic filings directly. You can choose any approved EFSP listed on the court’s website. 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. Who can I speak with if I have a question about an electronic filing The first point of contact for any question should be your EFSP. If the question cannot be resolved with the EFSP, you may contact the clerk’s office at 707-263-2374. What are the technical requirements for documents being eFiled? Every document that is eFiled must be in PDF format and documents must be text searchable. Judicial Council Forms saved to your computer and Word documents saved as PDF will remain text searchable. Can Judicial Counsel forms be eFiled? Yes. Judicial Council forms are fillable and can be uploaded for eFiling. Will the court accept a scanned PDF when third party legal software is used to complete the form? Yes. Forms completed using third party software can be eFiled as an uploaded PDF. Documents submitted via eFiling must be text searchable. Do I need to scan a document that includes an original signature? No. Retention of original signed documents is governed by California Rules of Court, rule 2.257 and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6. Should a document be password protected? No. Documents should not be password protected and will be rejected if the content cannot be viewed. What is a “filing document name”? A Filing Document Name refers to the type of filing (e.g. answer, demurrer, motion, etc.) and is used by the EFSP to properly designate the document(s) upon submission. Using the correct Filing Document Name is extremely important as it determines the appropriate fee and court workflow. The court has made every effort to develop a comprehensive list of document names that closely match the type of document(s) that may be submitted. What if I cannot find the document name for the document I am filing? If you are unable to 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. If you are unsure about the document name(s), please check that the filing fee(s) are correct before submitting your document(s). There is a “comments” field if you need to include any additional explanation for the filing staff. Can I cancel a submission? Submissions cannot be cancelled after they have been completed in the EFSP. Please double check your documents and any data entry prior to completing your submission. How do I correct an error in my submission? Contact the clerk’s office at 707-263-2374 as soon as possible. Are any documents exempt from eFiling? Yes. See Local Rule 20.8. Can I use my personal computer to eFile? Yes. You can use your personal computer to submit filings through an EFSP. You will use the internet to select the EFSP and submit your documents for filing. You will upload the document as an attachment. For instructions, refer to your EFSP’s website. Is there a cost to eFile? Yes, unless you have an approved fee waiver or valid government exemption (see Government Code Section 6103). The EFSP will charge the filing fee(s) for your documents and any applicable service or convenience fees. All fees are collected by the EFSP when the filing is submitted, but only the filing fees will be transmitted to the court. For court fees related to electronic filing, refer to the court’s official fee schedule. What type of payments do you accept? Please check with the EFSP of your choosing for specific information regarding payment types. Can I eFile a complaint or petition with a fee waiver application? Yes, the initiating document and fee waiver will be processed at the same time. A fee waiver request FW-001 and a proposed order FW-003 must be included in your submission; however, they must be added as separate PDF document entries. How can I get a copy of my receipt? A copy of your receipt should be available in your EFSP account. Please contact your EFSP if you are unable to locate your receipt. The court is unable to produce a receipt that includes any service or convenience fees that are paid to the EFSP. How can I request a refund? Contact your EFSP. Fees for eFiled documents will be refunded to the EFSP pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 411.20 and Government Code Section 6159. Once I eFile a document, what is the time for processing? Turnaround time will depend on the type of document filed. You should receive an immediate confirmation from your EFSP provider if the submission was successful and you will receive additional correspondence upon the filing or rejection of your document(s). What is a transaction number and why is it important? The transaction number is provided on your confirmation of filing. The transaction number may be called something different by your EFSP, but it will always be 12 digits long. You can use this number to locate your submission in your EFSP and court staff can use this number to locate your submission in its eFiling processing system. What are common reasons for rejection? In addition to failing to follow California Rules of Court rules 2.100 et seq, some common reasons a filing may be rejected by the Court 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. Information entered in data fields is incorrect or does not match the document image e.g. the incorrect Filing Document Name is selected, case number does not match, and the party’s name and/or address does not match. Incorrect payment type is selected, e.g. fee waiver or government exemption. Incorrect case type, case category, or party type is selected. Incorrect court location is selected. Duplicate submission. Document(s) do not meet California Rules of Court or Local Rule guidelines. How will I receive a copy of my proposed order? The proposed order marked “Received”, will be electronically transmitted back to the submitting party by the EFSP. Do I need to submit a printed courtesy copy? Requirements for courtesy copies vary by case type. Please refer to Local Rule 20.7 contact the clerk’s office for more information. Why does the fee amount show $435.00 when I’m filing a Motion? As the court transitions into eFiling, the cases “in flight” will need to be updated by the court to reflect the current fee status. However, if you have an active fee waiver and/or have paid your 1st Appearance fees, there are boxes to this effect in the EFSPs. Check the boxes that apply and the fees should calculate correctly. We cannot take authorizations for too high a payment and will need to reject if the amount authorized exceeds the true amount incurred. Please note: For certain filings, such as Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Termination of Parental Rights, Declare Free of Parental Control, or Minor to Marry, there is no monetary 1st Appearance fee. However, please check the box that you have “paid” these fees should the system try to assess the $435.00. Please do not check this box if 1st Paper Fees are still outstanding or if the amount calculates correctly. Do I have to submit a new Fee Waiver each time I file a subsequent document that requires a fee? No. You will need to select the box that indicates you have a granted FW on file. Can I still come to the Courthouse and file my documents at the window? Yes, you will still be able to file your documents in person.
General Information Pursuant to Local Rule of Court Chapter 20, the Court accepts electronically filed (eFiled) documents in Adoption, Civil, Family Law, Probate and Small Claims matters. eFiling is available 24/7 through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). RELATED LINKS Local Rules of Court California Rules of Court Court Forms Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) eFilings
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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.