Jefferson County District Courts Electronic Filing Rules
6 rules from official source documents
3 of 6 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Jefferson County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of settlement
All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.
*PLEASE NOTE: ALL NOTICES OF SETTLEMENT MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND EFILED WITH THE COURT.*
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Attorneys must use the District Clerk's required or mandated electronic or e-filing system.
Attorneys must use the electronic or e-filing system required or mandated by the District Clerk.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Applies to
- Scheduling order
After receiving trial dates and conferring with the opposing party or counsel, the parties should electronically file the Court's Scheduling Order with the trial date and mediation details.
After receiving trial dates and conferring with the opposing party or counsel, please e-file the Court's form Scheduling Order (available on the Court's website) with the trial date and mediation details.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
If direct filing with the District Clerk is not available, self-represented litigants must use the electronic or e-filing system.
Summary: If direct filing with the District Clerk is unavailable, self-represented litigants must use the electronic or e-filing system.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Self-represented litigants may use electronic filing or file documents directly with the District Clerk, at the discretion of the District Clerk.
Summary: Self-represented litigants may electronically file or file directly with the District Clerk, subject to the District Clerk's discretion.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?
Civil cases
Nothing in this standing order prohibits the use of electronic filing as mandated by TRCP 21(f).
Summary: Electronic filing is permitted and mandated by TRCP 21(f) despite this standing order's confidentiality requirements.
Is electronic filing required in Jefferson County District Courts?
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.
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