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Electronic filing accepted from Monday, February 10, 2025 in Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases through an electronic filing service provider (each EFSP may charge a transaction fee, waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities), self-represented parties eligible and encouraged but not required to e-file; fax filings no longer accepted after Friday, March 14, 2025; the filer redacting sensitive information before filing; an e-filed document processed in 3-5 business days, endorsed copies returned through the EFSP, a rejected document resubmitted as a new transaction; ex parte hearings, motions for summary judgment and demurrers not automatically set (a court date reserved at civil@mono.courts.ca.gov or 760.924.5444), all other motions set on the law and motion calendar and heard on Thursdays at 9:30 am; documents exempt from e-filing submitted in person at the clerk's office, by drop box or by mail, and the listed documents excluded from e-filing submitted in paper format.
California > Third Appellate District > Mono County > Superior Court of California, County of Mono
Mono County Superior Court will begin accepting electronic filing (e-Filing) on Monday, February 10, 2025. Fax Filings will no longer be accepted after Friday, March 14, 2025. You can e-File documents 24/7 through an Electronic Service Provider (EFSP). Start Here e-File The Superior Court of Mono is now accepting electronically filed documents for Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases. To start e-filing, select an electronic filing service provider (EFSP). Each of the EFSPs listed offers an array of additional services depending on your desired needs. 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 number, 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 eFiling 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? Civil Family Law Probate Small Claims Can I use e-Filing in 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. Can I change my EFSP after I have chosen a 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. What format do I have to save my documents in? You should save your document in a PDF format. However, some EFSPs will allow the filing of Word documents that will then be reformatted into a PDF document. 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 mostly 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 civil@mono.courts.ca.gov. Do I have to use and Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP)? The Judicial Council has mandated that all Courts accepting electronically filed documents use independent, certified EFSPs. How do I submit documents that are exempt from e-Filing? Documents exempt from e-filing must be submitted in person at the Clerk's office, by drop box, or by mail. My fee waiver application was accepted; does that mean it is granted? Acceptance of a fee waiver 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 motion or ex parte hearings automatically scheduled by the e-Filing system? Ex-Parte Hearings, Motion for Summary Judgments, and Demurrers will not be automatically set. Please contact the Court at civil@mono.courts.ca.gov or call 760.924.5444 to reserve a court date. All other motions will be set on the Court’s Law and Motion Calendar and heard on Thursdays at 9:30 am according to 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. What documents are not accepted for e-Filing? The following documents are excluded from eFiling and must be submitted in paper format: 1) Original will and codicil 2) Peremptory Challenges or Challenges for Cause of a Judicial Officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3 3) Any ex parte application that is filed concurrently with a new complaint. 4) Out-of-State Commission 5) Documents submitted conditionally under seal 6) Certificate of Facts Re Unsatisfied Judgment 7) Bonds/undertaking 8) Exhibits to be lodged for hearings or trials. 9) Subpoenaed documents 10) Request for Administrative Records 11) Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value (Probate) 12) Copy requests 13) Any document ordered by the Court to be submitted in paper format 14) Family Law: a. Request for Entry of Default b. Notice of Entry of Judgment c. Out-of-State Judgments or Orders to be Registered d. Exhibits to be lodged for Hearings or Trials e. Child Custody Evaluation Reports
Mono County Superior Court will begin accepting electronic filing (e-Filing) on Monday, February 10, 2025. Fax Filings will no longer be accepted after Friday, March 14, 2025. You can e-File documents 24/7 through an Electronic Service Provider (EFSP). Start Here e-File The Superior Court of Mono is now accepting electronically filed documents for Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases
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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.