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E-Filing not mandatory - permissive for all non-criminal case types, Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, Probate and Adoption, and not offered for Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile cases; self-represented parties may e-File or file by mail or in person; registration with an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP), the first point of contact, then the Court Clerk's office at 530-842-0411; a document received between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day deemed filed that court day, on a non-court day the next court day; a document requiring a Judge's signature its own separate filing; documents filed as at the clerk window, anything needing its own file stamp filed separately; PDF, bookmarks for civil and discovery motions with exhibits (rule 3.1110(f)), text searchable (rule 2.256(b)(3)), 300 DPI recommended for scans, no password protection (documents rejected if the content cannot be viewed); the Filing Document Name that most closely describes the filing, with a comments field; no cancellation after submission; documents prohibited from e-Filing - any order with an original judicial officer's signature, the Notice of Defendant's Deposit of Jury Fees, the Family Law Request for Entry of Default, the Family Law Judgment and Notice of Entry of Judgment, the original will and codicil, probate letters and bonds, copy requests, exhibits to be lodged, subpoenaed documents, sealed records, requests for administrative records, and paper documents ordered by the court; refund requests in writing, in person at the filing window or by U.S. Mail, approved refunds of e-Filed fees made to the EFSP, EFSP processing fees refunded through the EFSP.
California > Third Appellate District > Siskiyou County > Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou
How does e-Filing work? Electronic filing or e-Filing enables filers and courts to efficiently process documents and fees online. E-filing manages the flow of information among filers, clerks, court personnel and judges. The filer submits documents by establishing an account with an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) Is e-Filing secure? Yes. The e-Filing system adheres to state and federal security regulations and meets Payment Card Industry Security Standards to protect filer and transaction information. Is e-Filing mandatory for Siskiyou Court? Not at this time. What type of cases can I e-File? In Siskiyou, e-Filing is permissive for all non-criminal case types, which includes Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, Probate and Adoption. At this time, we do not offer e-Filing for Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile cases. Can I e-File if I’m a self-represented litigant (pro per or pro se)? Yes, self-represented parties are eligible to use the site for e-Filing. However, it is not mandatory and they may continue to file by mail or in person. Do I have to register to use e-File? Yes, all users must register with an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) prior to using e-Filing. Is support available for the e-File system? Yes, support is provided for both attorneys and self-represented litigants. Each EFSP offers a different type of e-Filing support. When you pick your EFSP look at the level of filing support that is offered and see if it meets your needs. Can I change my EFSP after I have chosen and registered with one? 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 Court Clerk’s office at 530-842-0411. What time do I have to submit my document to have it deemed filed the same day? Any document received electronically by the court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day shall be deemed filed on that court day. Any document that is received electronically on a non-court day shall be deemed filed on the next court day, See Civil Code of Procedure Section 1010.6. Please keep in mind that some of the EFSP companies have a cut-off time for same-day processing because of the time it takes for the electronic files to be submitted and received by the court. How will we be notified about whether a e-Filing is accepted or rejected? Each EFSP may offer different type of e-Filing notifications. When you pick your EFSP look at their specific support notifications. Can I sign my document with an electronic signature? Refer to California Rule of Court 2.257 for the Requirements for Signatures on documents. How do I e-File documents requiring a Judge's signature? The document requiring a Judge's signature must be its own separate filing. How do I serve other individuals with my e-Filed documents? Filers are responsible for accomplishing service of all filings as required by applicable court rules. Filers may use the mail service, serve by hand delivery, or send an e-mail. If I file electronically, have I consented to electronic service on this case? Yes, refer to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.251(b)(1)(B). Can I upload all documents together or must they be separated? Documents should be filed as you would file them at the clerk window. For instance, a document that would have been stapled together at filing should be filed as one document. Another way to think about it is that anything that needs its own file stamp should be filed separately. What format do I have to save my document in? PDF, however some EFSPs allow you to file as a Word document because they then turn it into a PDF for you. Do I have to bookmark my document? For Civil and Discovery Motions: Yes, pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1110(f), a document filed electronically with exhibits must include electronic bookmarks with links to the first page of each exhibit and a bookmark title that identifies the exhibit number or letter and briefly describes the exhibit. Do I have to add OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to my document? Yes. pursuant to California Rules of Court 2.256(b)(3), a document filed electronically must be text searchable. For assistance you can contact the filer support number for the electronic service provider you are using. Can Judicial Council forms be e-Filed? Yes. Judicial Council forms are fillable and can be uploaded for e-Filing. 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 2.257 and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6. Does it matter what DPI (dots per inch) is used when scanning a document? Yes. The Trial Court Records Manual recommends 300 DPI resolution. DPI refers to the output resolution of the scanner when a document is scanned. This only applies if you’re scanning and attaching any document(s). 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. petition, complaint, response, 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. Are any documents prohibited from e-Filing? The following documents are prohibited from e-Filing: Any Order with an original judicial officer’s signature; Notice of Defendant’s Deposit of Jury Fees (CCP Section 631(b); Family Law Request for Entry of Default; Family Law Judgment and Notice of Entry of Judgment; Original will and codicil; Probate Letters and Bonds; Copy Request; Exhibits to be lodged for Hearings or Trials; Subpoenaed Documents; Sealed Records; Request for Administrative Records; Any paper document ordered by the court to be filed in a clerk’s office Can I use my personal computer to e-File? 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. Can I Request a Refund of Court Filing Fees? Yes. You can request a refund of court filing fees. Requests must be submitted in writing or may be submitted in person at the filing window or via U.S. Mail to the location where the case is assigned. The request will be reviewed by the Court. Approved refund requests for e-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.
How does e-Filing work? Electronic filing or e-Filing enables filers and courts to efficiently process documents and fees online. E-filing manages the flow of information among filers, clerks, court personnel and judges. The filer submits documents by establishing an account with an Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) Is e-Filing secure? Yes. The e-Filing system adheres to state and federal
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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.