San Francisco Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

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An application for publication or posting must be filed conventionally rather than electronically.

An APPLICATION FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING must be Conventionally filed.

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All documents

All papers in Designated Cases must be electronically filed, and papers relating to a pleading or request for order must be filed together in one transaction.

In all Designated Cases, all papers to be filed must be E-Filed. All papers relating to a pleading or request for an order (e.g. notice of demurrer, request for judicial notice, memorandum of points and authorities and proposed order) must be E- Filed together in a single transaction.

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All electronic filings must be submitted through a Vendor.

All E-Filings must be filed through a Vendor.

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Default packet

A default packet filed by a represented party must be filed electronically.

Represented parties must e-file their default packet.

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Petition to compromise

A petition to compromise a minor’s or disabled person’s claim must be electronically filed and serves as the first paper when no civil case is pending.

A Petition to Compromise the Claim of a Minor or a Person with a Disability must be electronically filed. Where there is no pending civil case, the Petition serves as the first paper.

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Motion

The moving party must electronically file a motion.

The moving party must E-File the motion.

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Original bank statements

Original bank statements submitted for accounting in Designated Cases must be electronically filed.

For accounting in Designated Cases, the original bank statements must be E-Filed.

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Ex parte petition requiring appearance

Ex parte petitions requiring an appearance must be electronically filed with a comment requesting placement on the ex parte appearance calendar.

Petitions that require an appearance must be E-filed. The comment section must request that the clerk set the matter on the ex parte appearance calendar.

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Asbestos case document

All documents filed in asbestos cases must be electronically filed and served on all parties.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 all documents filed in an asbestos case must be electronically filed and served on all parties as set forth below.

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Asbestos case document

Asbestos litigation documents must be electronically filed and served through a court-approved e-filing services provider.

E-filing and service of asbestos litigation documents require the utilization of an E-filing services provider. Any such provider must be approved by the Court.

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Civil casesCourt notice

After conferring with the other parties, a moving party may electronically file a law-and-motion matter and notice the hearing under Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 or other applicable requirements.

For motions to be filed, the moving party should confer with all other parties before scheduling and noticing a hearing, and may then e-file and notice the hearing in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005 or other applicable requirements.

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Civil casesCourt notice

After conferring with the other parties, a moving party may electronically file a discovery motion and notice the hearing under Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 or other applicable requirements.

For discovery motions to be filed, the moving party should confer with all other parties before scheduling and noticing a hearing, and may then e-file and notice the hearing in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005 or other applicable requirements.

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Civil cases

Counsel must register with File&ServeXpress, submit all filings through it, and join its electronic-service list.

The e-filing vendor for the San Francisco Superior Court Complex Litigation Department is File&ServeXpress. Counsel must register with and submit all filings through said vendor. Counsel must also add themselves to the vendor’s e-service list.

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Cases mandated to e-filing must be submitted electronically unless the filing party is self-represented.

Cases mandated to e-filing MUST be submitted electronically unless the party is a pro per (Effective 12/8/14 cases mandated to e-filing MUST be submitted electronically unless the party is a pro per).

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Default packet

Every document in a default packet must be submitted in one e-filing transaction as a separate document.

All documents in a default packet must be e-filed within the same transaction, but as separate documents.

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Sealing filing

A motion to seal, its related papers, and both redacted and conditionally sealed unredacted documents must be filed electronically.

In all Designated Cases, a motion to file documents under seal and all related papers must be E-Filed. The redacted and un-redacted (conditionally sealed) documents must be E-Filed in the same transaction.

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Initiating document

Initiating documents in the listed Designated Case types must be filed conventionally, with Gun Violence Petitions excepted from the Civil Harassment category.

All parties must Conventionally file the initiating document for the following types of Designated Cases: Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, Forcible Detainer, Civil Harassment except for Gun Violence Petitions, Name/Gender Change, Labor Appeals, Qui Tam cases (entitled “Under Seal v. Under Seal”), False Claims Act, Judgments related to Sister State, Confession, Labor and Summary, Petition For Authority To Give Consent For Medical Treatment, and Actions for Recovery of Covid Rental Debt: Residential.

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A represented party seeking an exemption from mandatory electronic filing must submit an ex parte application or Judicial Council Form EFS-007, appear at the hearing, and provide a proposed order and a specific declaration of undue hardship or significant prejudice.

A represented party seeking to be excused from E-Filing Rules must file either an ex parte application for relief or a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service, (Judicial Council Form EFS-007). The request must be heard in the department to which the case is assigned (or the Department of the Presiding Judge if the case has not been assigned). The applicant must appear at the hearing. The application must be accompanied by a proposed order and a declaration under penalty of perjury setting forth with specificity the undue hardship or significant prejudice that the applicant asserts would result from compliance with the E-Filing Rules.

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All electronic filings must be submitted through a Vendor.

All E-Filings must be filed through a Vendor.

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Default packet

Represented parties must electronically file the default packet.

Represented parties must e-file their default packet.

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Default judgment packet

Represented parties must electronically file the default judgment packet.

Represented parties must e-file their default judgment packet.

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Petition to compromise claim

A petition to compromise the claim of a minor or person with a disability must be filed electronically.

A Petition to Compromise the Claim of a Minor or a Person with a Disability must be electronically filed.

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Mandatory settlement conference statement

The statement may be lodged at the Room 402 filing window, placed in the Civic Center Courthouse drop box, mailed to the Court, or emailed to UFCMSC@sftc.org.

MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENTS must be lodged in one of the following manners: 1) submitting the statement to the filing window in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse; or 2) placing the statement in the drop box in the Civic Center Courthouse; or 3) mailing the statement to the Court or emailing the statement to the Court at UFCMSC@sftc.org.

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Certified foreign probate order or decree

The certified foreign probate order or decree must be filed conventionally and is not subject to e-filing.

a certified copy of the order or decree admitting it to probate outside of this jurisdiction must be filed separately and conventionally with a pleading cover sheet attached (i.e., not e-filed).

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Original bank statements supporting an accounting in a designated case must be e-filed.

For accounting in Designated Cases, the original bank statements must be E-Filed.

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Petitions requiring an appearance must be electronically filed, and the filing's comment section must request placement on the ex parte appearance calendar.

Petitions that require an appearance must be E-filed. The comment section must request that the clerk set the matter on the ex parte appearance calendar.

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Reporters transcript

The original reporter's transcript must be submitted electronically by the reporter to the Clerk.

B. The original of the transcript will be submitted electronically by the reporter to the Clerk

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All documents in an asbestos case must be electronically filed and served on all parties as described in the rule.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 all documents filed in an asbestos case must be electronically filed and served on all parties as set forth below.

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E-filing and service of asbestos litigation documents require a court-approved e-filing services provider.

E-filing and service of asbestos litigation documents require the utilization of an E-filing services provider. Any such provider must be approved by the Court.

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Proof of service

The proof of service must be filed electronically.

The proof of service (POS) must be electronically filed.

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First pleading

Each defendant must use the vendor to enter an appearance and electronically file its first pleading in the newly filed case.

Each defendant must file its first pleading in each case with the Vendor in such manner as the Vendor establishes to enter its appearance and file its first pleading electronically in the newly filed case.

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Civil cases

Counsel must register with and submit every filing through File&ServeXpress.

Counsel must register with and submit all filings through File&ServeXpress.

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All papers in Designated Cases must be filed electronically.

In all Designated Cases, all papers to be filed must be E-Filed.

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Sealing motions and all related papers must be filed electronically in Designated Cases.

In all Designated Cases, a motion to file documents under seal and all related papers must be E-Filed.

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A represented party seeking to avoid mandatory electronic filing and service must request an exemption by filing either an ex parte application or Judicial Council Form EFS-007.

A represented party seeking to be excused from E-Filing Rules must file either an ex parte application for relief or a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service, (Judicial Council Form EFS-007).

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All electronic filings must be submitted through a court Vendor.

All E-Filings must be filed through a Vendor.

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Notice of change of eservice address

When a party's e-service address changes during a pending action, the party must promptly e-file a change-of-address notice or Judicial Council Form EFS 010 and serve it on all other parties or their attorneys of record.

A party whose E-Service address changes while the action or proceeding is pending must promptly E-File a notice of change of E-Service address or Judicial Council Form EFS 010, Notice to Change Electronic Service Address, with the court and must serve this notice on all other parties or their attorney(s) of record.

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Default packet

Represented parties must electronically file the default packet.

Represented parties must e-file their default packet.

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Petition to compromise claim of minor or incompetent adult

A petition to compromise the claim of a minor or incompetent adult must be filed electronically and serves as the first paper in the case.

A Petition to Compromise the Claim of a Minor or Incompetent Adult must be electronically filed. The Petition serves as the first paper.

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Application for order for publication or posting

An application for publication or posting must be conventionally filed and include a proposed order.

An APPLICATION FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING must be Conventionally filed. The application must include a proposed ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING.

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Age evidence for minor

Evidence of a minor's age in a decedent-estate or trust withdrawal must be filed conventionally on paper with a pleading cover sheet rather than electronically.

In Decedent Estates/Trusts where withdrawal is sought because the minor entitled to distribution has reached majority, a certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate or other convincing evidence of the minor’s age must be filed separately and Conventionally with a pleading cover sheet attached (i.e., not e-filed).

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Bank statements

Original bank statements for accounting in designated cases must be filed electronically.

For accounting in Designated Cases, the original bank statements must be E-Filed.

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Ex parte petition

All other drop-off ex parte petitions must be e-filed, followed by delivery of one courtesy copy and a proposed order to Room 103 unless mailed.

All other drop-off ex parte petitions must be E-filed, after which a courtesy copy and proposed order must be dropped off in Room 103 unless mailed.

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All documents filed in an asbestos case must be electronically filed and served on all parties as specified in the rule.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 all documents filed in an asbestos case must be electronically filed and served on all parties as set forth below.

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Asbestos litigation e-filing and service must use an E-filing services provider approved by the Court.

E-filing and service of asbestos litigation documents require the utilization of an E-filing services provider. Any such provider must be approved by the Court.

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Users may alternatively file documents and attachments by fax through the Vendor, which converts, files, and serves them as required.

The User may alternatively file by faxing documents and attachments to the Vendor. Vendor must then convert those documents to electronic form, file them with the Clerk, and serve designated parties as provided.

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Three-dimensional objects, information storable only on non-paper physical media, and documents not readily susceptible to electronic filing may be filed or lodged conventionally as directed by the court.

Documents that are three-dimensional objects, information that can only be stored on physical media other than paper, or other documents not readily susceptible to E-filing may be filed or lodged Conventionally in accordance with the direction of the Court.

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Guardian ad litem petition

The original signed Guardian ad Litem petition and proposed order must be filed conventionally with the Presiding Judge's Department after payment of the filing fee.

The original Petition for Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem with original signatures and the proposed order must be Conventionally filed directly in the Department of the Presiding Judge after the filing fee has been paid.

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Counsel or parties in a Designated Case may seek exemption from E-Filing Rules, which the Court may grant if compliance would pose undue hardship or cause.

Counsel or parties in a Designated Case may apply to be excused from E-Filing Rules. The Court may grant such an application if the party establishes that compliance with the E-Filing Rules would pose an undue hardship or cause

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Papers previously conventionally filed

The assigned judge may require parties in a Designated Case to electronically file papers previously filed conventionally.

The judge assigned to a Designated Case may order the parties to E-File papers previously Conventionally filed.

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Cover letter

A transcript request may be completed by listing the requested transcript dates on an electronically filed cover letter.

You may complete your request by listing the dates of transcripts you wish prepared on an E-filed cover letter (Pursuant to E-filing Special Instructions)

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Reporters transcript

A filer possessing the original reporter's transcripts may electronically file them instead of making a deposit.

if you already have in your possession original reporters' transcripts of the proceedings you wish to use, you may file them electronically in lieu of a deposit.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders may be submitted electronically.

Proposed order may be electronically submitted. See LRSF 14.7.A..

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A proposed order may be submitted electronically or by hard-copy delivery to the Probate window in Room 103.

The proposed order may be submitted by electronically lodging it or by delivering a hard copy to the Probate window in Room 103.

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Gun Violence Petitions, Name/Gender Change, Labor Appeals, Qui Tam cases (entitled “Under Seal v. Under Seal”), False Claims Act, Probate Conservatorships and Guardianships, and specified judgment and rental debt actions are excepted.

except for Gun Violence Petitions, Name/Gender Change, Labor Appeals, Qui Tam cases (entitled “Under Seal v. Under Seal”), False Claims Act, Probate Conservatorships and Guardianships, Judgments related to Sister State, Confession, Labor and Summary, and Actions for Recovery of Covid Rental Debt: Residential.

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Papers in most Designated Cases may be electronically filed through any court-approved Vendor.

In most Designated Cases, papers may be E-Filed through any court-approved Vendor.

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Notices orders and other documents

The Court may electronically issue, file, and serve notices, orders, and other documents subject to the E-Filing Rules.

The Court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders, and other documents electronically subject to the provisions of these E-Filing Rules.

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The Court does not accept direct filing of fax documents under CRC 2.304. Facsimile produced documents may not be transmitted for filing directly to any fax machine owned or operated by the Court or clerk’s office. In order to be filed with the Court, all facsimile produced documents must be presented for filing at the filing window or by mail.

Summary: The Court prohibits direct filing by fax and requires facsimile-produced documents to be submitted through the filing window or by mail.

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The following documents must be Conventionally filed by (i) bringing an original and two sets of photocopies to the filing window located in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse, (ii) placing an original and two sets of photocopies in the secure drop box located in the Civic Center Courthouse, or (iii) mailing an original and two sets of photocopies to the Court.

Summary: The listed Family Law Dissolution Case documents must be conventionally filed with an original and two sets of photocopies delivered by filing window, secure drop box, or mail.

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must file either an ex parte application for relief or a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service, (Judicial Council Form EFS-007).

Summary: A party seeking relief from mandatory electronic filing and service must file either an ex parte application or Judicial Council Form EFS-007.

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Default judgment packet

Represented parties must e-file their default judgment packet.

Summary: Represented parties filing an unlimited-jurisdiction default judgment packet must file it electronically.

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Ex parte application ?

Represented parties must e-file their application and related materials.

Summary: Represented parties must electronically file an ex parte application for waiver of the witness requirement and all related materials.

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LRSF 2.11 regarding E-filing for San Francisco Superior Court applies to “Designated Cases.” Designated Cases include Trust, CARE Court, Decedent’s Estate cases, Guardianship cases, and Conservatorship cases. Mental Health cases are not Designated Cases and conventional filing rules apply, until further notice.

Summary: E-filing under LRSF 2.11 applies to specified Designated Cases, while Mental Health cases remain conventionally filed until further notice.

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Ex parte petition

An ex parte petition for final discharge or for approval of a personal representative’s creditor’s claim must be dropped off, unfiled, to the Probate window in Room 103 unless mailed.

Summary: Ex parte petitions for final discharge or approval of a personal representative’s creditor’s claim must be delivered unfiled to the Probate window unless mailed.

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Ex parte petition

All other drop-off ex parte petitions must be E-filed, after which a courtesy copy and proposed order must be dropped off to the Probate window in Room 103 unless mailed.

Summary: All other drop-off ex parte petitions must be electronically filed, followed by delivery of a courtesy copy and proposed order to the Probate window unless mailed.

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The original of the following documents must be Conventionally filed: 1) Original will and codicil 2) Certified copy of death certificate with affidavit pursuant to Probate Code § 13101 3) Certified copy of birth certificate 4) Letters 5) Certified copy of Spousal Property Order 6) Certified copy of Letters when required for final distribution 7) Surety bond

Summary: Original wills, specified certified certificates and orders, letters, and surety bonds must be conventionally filed rather than electronically filed.

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Once a self-represented party E-files a document, that party must comply with the E-Filing Rules from that point forward in that case.

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Notice of appeal

The Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Appeals Division in the Clerk’s Office, Rm. 103, at San Francisco Superior Court, or e-filed through a Court-approved vendor.

Summary: A Notice of Appeal may be filed in the Appeals Division Clerk’s Office or electronically through a court-approved vendor.

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When the entire record on appeal has been completed in accordance with CRC 8.144-8.150, it will be sent directly to the Court of Appeal electronically via a transcript assembly program.

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All parties to the asbestos litigation pending in this Court, other than self-represented parties, must utilize the services of the approved Vendor.

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Pursuant to LRSF 2.11(I) and except as expressly provide herein, all documents, papers or pleadings directly related to a previously filed document, paper or pleading must be linked to the previously filed document, paper or pleading by utilizing the Vendor’s provided “Linked Documents” feature.

Summary: Except where otherwise expressly provided, documents, papers, and pleadings directly related to an earlier filing must be linked to it through the Vendor’s “Linked Documents” feature.

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Plaintiff must file in paper form the complaint and summons. The proof of service (POS) must be electronically filed.

Summary: For an asbestos action, the plaintiff must file the complaint and summons in paper form and electronically file the proof of service.

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First pleading

Each defendant must file its first pleading in each case with the Vendor in such manner as the Vendor establishes to enter its appearance and file its first pleading electronically in the newly filed case.

Summary: Each defendant must submit its first pleading through the Vendor in the manner required to enter its appearance and electronically file the pleading in the new case.

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Civil casesCourt notice

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Motion ?

No later than two (2) hours prior to the hearing, the moving party must e-file the moving papers AND deliver a copy to  Dept. 301 (odd number cases) or Dept. 302 (even number cases).

Summary: At least two hours before an ex parte hearing, the moving party must electronically file the moving papers and deliver a department copy.

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Motion

Prove-Up hearing dates are obtained at the time of the submission of the motion to the Court. Cases mandated to e-filing must e-file the motion without a hearing date.

Summary: For cases mandated to e-filing, the motion must be submitted electronically without a hearing date.

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The Court does not accept direct filing of fax documents under CRC 2.304.

Summary: The Court prohibits direct filing of fax documents under CRC 2.304.

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Facsimile produced documents may not be transmitted for filing directly to any fax machine owned or operated by the Court or clerk’s office.

Summary: Facsimile-produced documents may not be transmitted directly to a fax machine owned or operated by the Court or clerk’s office for filing.

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Facsimile produced document

In order to be filed with the Court, all facsimile produced documents must be presented for filing at the filing window or by mail.

Summary: Facsimile-produced documents must be presented at the filing window or mailed to the Court for filing.

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Document ?

In all Designated Cases, all papers to be filed must be E-Filed.

Summary: All papers in Designated Cases must be filed electronically.

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Designated case document ?

All parties in Designated Cases must Conventionally file the following types of documents: Writs, Abstracts, Out of State Commissions, Certificate of Facts Re: Unsatisfied Judgments, Unlawful/Forcible Detainer Summonses, Claims of Right to Possession, Undertakings and Rent Deposits, Bonds, Order of Examinations, Cover Sheet for Declaration of COVID-19 Related Financial Distress, and Application to Prevent Forfeiture Due to COVID-19 Rental Debt.

Summary: The listed writs, abstracts, commissions, certificates, summonses, possession claims, undertakings, deposits, bonds, examination orders, and specified applications must be filed conventionally.

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Notice of conventional filing ?

A notice of such filing must be E-Filed and E-Served.

Summary: A notice of a conventional filing of an electronically unsuitable document must be filed and served electronically.

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Family law dissolution document ?

Documents in any Family Law Dissolution Case that Must be Conventionally Filed. The following documents must be Conventionally filed by (i) bringing an original and two sets of photocopies to the filing window located in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse, (ii) placing an original and two sets of photocopies in the secure drop box located in the Civic Center Courthouse, or (iii) mailing an original and two sets of photocopies to the Court. Notwithstanding the following list, Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and proposed Temporary Restraining Orders may be filed electronically.

Summary: Specified Family Law Dissolution documents must conventionally be submitted with an original and two photocopy sets by filing-window delivery, secure drop box, or mail, but domestic-violence restraining-order requests and proposed temporary restraining orders may be filed electronically.

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Ex parte application ?

Represented parties must e-file their application and related materials.

Summary: Represented parties must electronically file the ex parte application and related materials.

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Motion

The moving party must E-File the motion. Parties excluded from the requirements of LRSF 2.11 must file the motion in Room 103.

Summary: The moving party must electronically file the motion, while parties excluded from LRSF 2.11 must file it in Room 103.

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Proposed order after hearing ?

Any attorney submitting a proposed order to the court must also submit an electronic version (Microsoft Word) of the proposed order by email to the clerk in the assigned trial department.

Summary: An attorney submitting a proposed order must email a Microsoft Word version to the clerk of the assigned trial department.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Application for order for publication or posting

An APPLICATION FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING must be Conventionally filed.

Summary: An application for an order for publication or posting must be filed conventionally rather than electronically.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Ex parte application

The court clerk will set the matter for ex parte hearing upon the filing of an ex parte application, which must be filed in room 402, the UFC court clerk’s office on or before the next court day prior to the ex parte hearing.

Summary: An ex parte application must be filed in Room 402 at the UFC court clerk’s office.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Petition for disclosure of juvenile dependency court records

All Petitions for Disclosure of Juvenile Dependency Court Records must be filed in room 402, the UFC court clerk’s office at the Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street using Judicial Council form JV-570.

Summary: A juvenile-dependency-court-records disclosure petition must be filed in Room 402 at the UFC court clerk’s office in the Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

A party seeking a temporary restraining order under the Elder Abuse or Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act that is related to a pending conservatorship case must file the application with the clerk at the Probate window in Room 103.

Summary: An Elder Abuse or Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act temporary-restraining-order application connected to a pending conservatorship case must be filed with the clerk at the Probate window in Room 103.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Minor age evidence ?

In Decedent Estates/Trusts where withdrawal is sought because the minor entitled to distribution has reached majority, a certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate or other convincing evidence of the minor’s age must be filed separately and conventionally with a pleading cover sheet attached (i.e., not e-filed).

Summary: Evidence of a minor's majority in decedent-estate or trust withdrawal matters must be filed conventionally with a pleading cover sheet and not electronically.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

LRSF 2.11 regarding E-filing for San Francisco Superior Court applies to “Designated Cases.” Designated Cases include Trust, CARE Court, Decedent’s Estate cases, Guardianship cases, and Conservatorship cases. Mental Health cases are not Designated Cases and conventional filing rules apply, until further notice.

Summary: E-filing under LRSF 2.11 applies to Trust, CARE Court, decedent’s estate, guardianship, and conservatorship cases, while mental health cases remain subject to conventional filing rules until further notice.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

1) An ex parte petition for final discharge or for approval of a personal representative’s creditor’s claim must be dropped off, unfiled, to the Probate window in Room 103 unless mailed.

Summary: An ex parte petition for final discharge or approval of a personal representative’s creditor’s claim must be mailed or delivered unfiled to the Probate window in Room 103.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

2) All other drop-off ex parte petitions must be E-filed, after which a courtesy copy and proposed order must be dropped off to the Probate window in Room 103

Summary: All other ex parte petitions submitted by drop-off must be e-filed, followed by delivery of a courtesy copy and proposed order to the Probate window in Room 103.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

The original of the following documents must be Conventionally filed: 1) Original will and codicil 2) Certified copy of death certificate with affidavit pursuant to Probate Code § 13101 3) Certified copy of birth certificate 4) Letters 5) Certified copy of Spousal Property Order 6) Certified copy of Letters when required for final distribution 7) Surety bond

Summary: The originals of specified probate documents must be filed conventionally rather than electronically.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.CRITICAL?

Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Once a self-represented party E-files a document, that party must comply with the E-Filing Rules from that point forward in that case.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

All filings except writs must be made in Room 101, except filings may be made in court with the permission of the assigned judge. Writs must be filed in the appropriate court pursuant to LRSF 16.11 and 16.12.

Summary: Criminal filings other than writs must be made in Room 101 unless the assigned judge permits filing in court, while writs must be filed in the appropriate court under LRSF 16.11 and 16.12.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.CRITICAL?

Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

All parties to the asbestos litigation pending in this Court, other than self-represented parties, must utilize the services of the approved Vendor.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Complaint

Plaintiff must file in paper form the complaint and summons. The proof of service (POS) must be electronically filed.

Summary: Plaintiffs must file the complaint and summons in paper, while the proof of service must be filed electronically.

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Applies to

Fax document

The Court does not accept direct filing of fax documents under CRC 2.304.

Summary: The Court does not accept direct filing of fax documents.

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Facsimile produced document

In order to be filed with the Court, all facsimile produced documents must be presented for filing at the filing window or by mail.

Summary: Facsimile-produced documents must be presented at the filing window or mailed to the Court for filing.

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The request must be heard in the department to which the case is assigned (or the Department of the Presiding Judge if the case has not been assigned). The applicant must appear at the hearing.

Summary: An electronic-filing exemption request must be heard in the assigned department, or before the Presiding Judge if no department has been assigned, and the applicant must attend.

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In those cases, parties must use File & ServeXpress.

Summary: Parties in asbestos, complex litigation, probate, family-law dissolution, CARE Court, and Appellate Division misdemeanor proceedings must use File & ServeXpress.

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Applies to

Default judgment packet

Represented parties must e-file their default judgment packet.

Summary: Represented parties must electronically file their default judgment packets in unlimited-jurisdiction default proceedings.

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Applies to

Prove up waiver application ?

Represented parties must e-file their application and related materials.

Summary: Represented parties must electronically file an application to waive the prove-up witness requirement, together with its related materials.

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The moving party must E-File the motion. Parties excluded from the requirements of LRSF 2.11 must file the motion in Room 103.

Summary: The moving party must electronically file the motion unless excluded by LRSF 2.11, in which case the motion must be filed in Room 103.

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LRSF 2.11 regarding E-filing for San Francisco Superior Court applies to “Designated Cases.” Designated Cases include Trust, CARE Court, and Decedent’s Estate cases. Guardianship and Conservatorship cases are not Designated Cases and conventional filing rules apply, until further notice.

Summary: Electronic filing applies to Trust, CARE Court, and Decedent’s Estate cases, while Guardianship and Conservatorship cases remain subject to conventional filing rules until further notice.

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Applies to

Ex parte petition

An ex parte petition for final discharge or for approval of a personal representative’s creditor’s claim must be dropped off, unfiled, in Room 103 unless mailed.

Summary: Ex parte petitions for final discharge or approval of a personal representative's creditor's claim must be submitted conventionally by drop-off or mail.

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Applies to

Ex parte petition ?

Petitions that require an appearance must be E-filed.

Summary: Ex parte petitions requiring an appearance must be filed electronically.

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The original of the following documents must be Conventionally filed: 1) Original will 2) Certified copy of death certificate with affidavit pursuant to Probate Code § 13101 3) Certified copy of birth certificate 4) Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration 5) Certified copy of Spousal Property Order 6) Certified copy of Letters when required for final distribution 7) Confidential Statement of Birth Date and Driver's License Number 8) Citation 9) Surety bond

Summary: Original wills, specified certified certificates, letters, confidential statements, citations, and surety bonds must be conventionally filed.

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Applies to

Original reporters transcript ?

The original of the transcript will be submitted electronically by the reporter to the Clerk who will forward it electronically to the Court of Appeal when all transcripts are completed.

Summary: The reporter must electronically submit the original transcript to the clerk, which will electronically forward the completed transcript to the Court of Appeal.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.CRITICAL?

All parties to the asbestos litigation pending in this Court, other than self-represented parties, must utilize the services of the approved Vendor.

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Applies to

Complaint and summons

Plaintiff must file in paper form the complaint and summons.

Summary: The plaintiff must file the complaint and summons in paper form in an asbestos case.

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Applies to

Proof of service

The proof of service (POS) must be electronically filed.

Summary: The proof of service in an asbestos case must be electronically filed.

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Applies to

First pleading

Each defendant must file its first pleading in each case with the Vendor in such manner as the Vendor establishes to enter its appearance and file its first pleading electronically in the newly filed case.

Summary: Each defendant must use the Vendor to enter its appearance and electronically file its first pleading in each newly filed asbestos case.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Self-represented parties and non-parties are excluded from the requirements of these E-Filing Rules but are encouraged to comply with them voluntarily.

Summary: Self-represented parties and non-parties are excluded from mandatory e-filing but may comply voluntarily.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Documents that are three-dimensional objects, information that can only be stored on physical media other than paper, or other documents not readily susceptible to E-filing may be filed or lodged Conventionally in accordance with the direction of the Court. A notice of such filing must be E-Filed and E-Served.

Summary: Physical-media and other documents unsuitable for e-filing may be conventionally filed or lodged with court approval, and notice of the filing must be electronically filed and served.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Notwithstanding the following list, Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and proposed Temporary Restraining Orders may be filed electronically.

Summary: Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and proposed Temporary Restraining Orders may be filed electronically despite the Family Law Dissolution conventional-filing rule.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Counsel or parties in a Designated Case may apply to be excused from E-Filing Rules. The Court may grant such an application if the party establishes that compliance with the E-Filing Rules would pose an undue hardship or cause significant prejudice.

Summary: Counsel or parties may request an excuse from e-filing, and the court may grant it when compliance would cause undue hardship or significant prejudice.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Motion

Parties excluded from the requirements of LRSF 2.11 must file the motion in Room 103.

Summary: Parties excluded from LRSF 2.11's electronic-filing requirements must file the motion in Room 103.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENTS must be lodged in one of the following manners: 1) submitting the statement to the filing window in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse; or 2) placing the statement in the drop box in the Civic Center Courthouse; or 3) mailing the statement to the Court or emailing the statement to the Court at UFCMSC@sftc.org.

Summary: The Mandatory Settlement Conference Statement may be lodged at the courthouse filing window, placed in the courthouse drop box, mailed to the Court, or emailed to UFCMSC@sftc.org.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Papers may not be faxed or emailed unless directed by the Examiner.

Summary: The papers may not be faxed or emailed unless the Examiner directs otherwise.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Reporters transcript

If you already have in your possession original reporters' transcripts of the proceedings you wish to use, you may file them electronically in lieu of a deposit.

Summary: Original reporter's transcripts already in a party's possession may be filed electronically instead of depositing the preparation fee.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

The following E-Filing rules do not apply to cases pending in the Mental Health Division.

Summary: The designated-case e-filing rules do not apply to cases in the Mental Health Division.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

If, due to a rule change, a case comes within the definition of a Designated Case after initiation, counsel and parties will not be required to re-file, re-serve, or translate into electronic format any previously filed and served documents. The judge assigned to a Designated Case may order the parties to E-File papers previously Conventionally filed.

Summary: A case that becomes a Designated Case after initiation does not require previously filed and served documents to be re-filed, re-served, or converted to electronic format, although the assigned judge may order papers to be e-filed.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Counsel or parties in a Designated Case may apply to be excused from E-Filing Rules. The Court may grant such an application if the party establishes that compliance with the E-Filing Rules would pose an undue hardship or cause

Summary: Counsel or parties in a Designated Case may apply for exemption from E-Filing Rules, and the Court may grant it if compliance would pose an undue hardship or cause.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Notice of appeal

The Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Appeals Division in the Clerk’s Office, Rm. 103, at San Francisco Superior Court, or e-filed through a Court-approved vendor.

Summary: A Notice of Appeal may be filed in the Appeals Division Clerk’s Office or electronically through a Court-approved vendor.

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Notice of conventional filing ?

A notice of such filing must be E-Filed and E-Served.

Summary: A notice concerning conventional filing of an electronically unsuitable document must be E-Filed and E-Served.

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Initiating document

All parties must Conventionally file the initiating document for the following types of Designated Cases: Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, Civil Harassment

Summary: Initiating documents in Designated Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, and Civil Harassment cases must be filed conventionally, subject to listed exceptions.

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All parties in Designated Cases must Conventionally file the following types of documents: Writs, Abstracts, Out of State Commissions, Certificate of Facts Re: Unsatisfied Judgments, Unlawful Detainer Summonses, Claims of Right to Possession, Undertakings and Rent Deposits, Bonds, Order of Examinations, Cover Sheet for Declaration of COVID-19 Related Financial Distress, and Application to Prevent Forfeiture Due to COVID-19 Rental Debt.

Summary: The listed documents in Designated Cases must be filed conventionally.

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Documents in any Family Law Dissolution Case that Must be Conventionally Filed. The following documents must be Conventionally filed by (i) bringing an original and two sets of photocopies to the filing window located in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse, (ii) placing an original and two sets of photocopies in the secure drop box located in the lobby of the Civic Center Courthouse, or (iii) mailing an original and two sets of photocopies to the Court.

Summary: The specified Family Law Dissolution filings must be submitted conventionally as an original and two sets of photocopies through the Room 402 filing window, the courthouse secure drop box, or mail.

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If, due to a rule change, a case comes within the definition of a Designated Case after initiation, counsel and parties will not be required to re-file, re-serve, or translate into electronic format any previously filed and served documents.

Summary: When a pending case becomes a Designated Case because of a rule change, previously filed and served documents need not be refiled, reserved, or converted to electronic format.

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The User may alternatively file by faxing documents and attachments to the Vendor. Vendor must then convert those documents to electronic form, file them with the Clerk, and serve designated parties as provided. Users filing via facsimile through the Vendor will be charged fees reflecting Vendor’s then current published rates for filing and service in this manner.

Summary: When technical problems prevent e-filing, a user may fax documents and attachments to the Vendor, which must electronically file them and serve designated parties for the Vendor’s published fees.

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MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENTS must be lodged in one of the following manners: 1) submitting the statement to the filing window in Room 402 of the Civic Center Courthouse; or 2) placing the statement in the drop box in the lobby of the Civic Center Courthouse; or 3) mailing the statement to the Court.

Summary: The statement may be lodged at the Room 402 filing window, placed in the Civic Center Courthouse lobby drop box, or mailed to the Court.

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Supplemental or opposition papers ?

Papers may not be faxed or emailed unless directed by the Examiner.

Summary: The specified papers may not be faxed or emailed unless the Examiner directs otherwise.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

The following E-Filing rules apply to only Designated Cases pending in the Probate and Mental Health Division.

Summary: These E-Filing rules apply only to designated cases pending in the Probate and Mental Health Division.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.WARNING?

Once a self-represented party E-files a document, that party must comply with the E-Filing Rules from that point forward in that case.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Pursuant to CRC 2.210, the Court’s drop boxes for filings are available.

Summary: The Court’s filing drop boxes are available pursuant to CRC 2.210.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Papers filed in any case not identified as a Designated Case.

Summary: Papers in cases not identified as Designated Cases are excluded from the E-Filing and E-Service requirements.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Self-represented parties and non-parties are excluded from the requirements of these E-Filing Rules but are encouraged to comply with them voluntarily.

Summary: Self-represented parties and non-parties need not comply with the E-Filing Rules but are encouraged to do so voluntarily.

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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Ability to pay request ?

A defendant may request a determination of ability to pay online through https://mycitations.courts.ca.gov/ pursuant to CRC 4.335.

Summary: A defendant may electronically request a determination of ability to pay through the court's online myCitations portal.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Papers filed in any case not identified as a Designated Case.

Summary: Papers in cases not designated as Designated Cases are excluded from the E-Filing and E-Service requirements.

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Self-represented parties and non-parties are excluded from the requirements of these E-Filing Rules but are encouraged to comply with them voluntarily.

Summary: Self-represented parties and non-parties need not e-file but are encouraged to do so voluntarily.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Documents that are three-dimensional objects, information that can only be stored on physical media other than paper, or other documents not readily susceptible to E-filing may be filed or lodged Conventionally in accordance with the direction of the Court.

Summary: Three-dimensional objects, information stored only on non-paper physical media, and documents not readily susceptible to e-filing may be filed conventionally as directed by the court.

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Notwithstanding the following list, Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and proposed Temporary Restraining Orders may be filed electronically.

Summary: Requests for domestic violence restraining orders and proposed temporary restraining orders may be filed electronically despite the Family Law Dissolution conventional-filing rule.