Contra Costa Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

The Court permits only limited facsimile filings under the Rule 2.86 pilot project, and all other facsimile transmissions will be rejected and not accepted by the Clerk.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Court document

Authorized facsimile filings must include the required Judicial Council cover sheet, the phrase “By fax” below the document title, and a retained transmission record.

A facsimile filing shall be accompanied by a Judicial Council Facsimile Filing Cover Sheet as specified in California Rules of Court, Rule 2.304(b). Each facsimile document shall contain the phrase “By fax” below the document’s title. A party using facsimile transmission to file a document must utilize a machine that generates a transmission record and maintain that record in case there is an error in the transmission or the Court fails to process the document.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court accepts initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by facsimile transmission.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The pilot project permits facsimile filing only for initial juvenile dependency petitions; subsequent filings in those matters must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Applies to

Civil assessment petition

A civil-assessment petition must be filed in person or by mail at the court location stated on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk is not permitted as a filing method.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

The pilot project permits limited facsimile filing in specified areas, while unauthorized facsimile transmissions will be rejected by the Clerk.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

A fax filer must use a machine that generates and preserves a transmission record; if transmission or processing fails, the filer may move for nunc pro tunc filing by including proof of transmission in the form required by California Rules of Court Rule 2.304(d).

A party using facsimile transmission to file a document must utilize a machine that generates a transmission record and maintain that record in case there is an error in the transmission or the Court fails to process the document. In either instance, the filing party may move the Court for an order filing the document nunc pro tunc by including the proof of transmission with the document. The form of this proof shall be as specified in California Rules of Court, Rule 2.304(d).

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Only initial juvenile dependency petitions may be filed by facsimile in the pilot project; all subsequent filings in those juvenile matters must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

The Clerk’s Office must date-stamp the faxed petition, return a faxed copy of its initial page to the petitioner, and the petitioner must present that file-stamped copy at the detention hearing.

Upon receipt, the Clerk’s Office shall stamp the petition as filed, and shall transmit by return facsimile to the petitioner a copy of the initial page of the petition reflecting the dated file stamp. The petitioner shall present a copy of that file stamped petition to the Court at the detention hearing.

The original juvenile dependency petition must be delivered to the Juvenile Department Clerk by the next business day after fax filing, date-stamped as of the fax filing date, and retained in the court file with the fax copy.

The original petition shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department for filing the next business day following the facsimile filing of the petition. The original petition shall be stamped as filed by the Clerk with the date the facsimile petition was received and filed. The facsimile copy of the petition shall be retained in the court file along with the original petition.

Applies to

Petition to reduce or vacate civil assessment

The civil-assessment petition must be filed in person or by mail at the court location stated on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

An electronically submitted application or response must comply with California Rule of Court 2.257, and a printed and signed copy must be completed before submission.

When submitting an electronic Application or Response, parties shall comply with California Rule of Court 2.257 regarding statements under penalty of perjury and shall print and sign a copy of their Application or Response prior to submitting this document to the Court.

Direct facsimile transmission to the court or court clerk is not authorized under this rule.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Facsimile transmissions not authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and not accepted by the clerk.

Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Facsimile filing under the pilot project is limited to initial juvenile dependency petitions; subsequent filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

In Designated Cases, represented parties must file documents electronically and allow service electronically.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Documents listed as ineligible for electronic filing in Designated Cases

Documents identified as ineligible for electronic filing in Designated Cases must be filed as otherwise provided by the Local Rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

The listed documents may not be electronically filed and must be filed or lodged in hard-copy form unless the Presiding Judge orders otherwise or an amended Local Rule provides otherwise.

3. The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule:

Electronic filing is mandatory in Designated Cases beginning July 5, 2022, and was available optionally beginning June 20, 2022.

1. Electronic filing in Designated Cases will be mandatory beginning on July 5, 2022, and shall be available optionally beginning on June 20, 2022.

The documents identified in the Standing Order may not be electronically filed and must be filed or lodged in hard copy unless the Presiding Judge orders otherwise or an amended rule applies.

The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule or Standing Order:

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte papers must be filed electronically unless the party is self-represented and has not elected to participate in electronic filing.

Submissions shall be filed electronically unless the party is self-represented and has not elected to participate in electronic filing.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must electronically file documents and allow electronic service, except as otherwise provided by the rule.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(d) and Rules 2.252 and 2.253 of the California Rules of Court, the Court adopts mandatory electronic filing and service in Designated Cases. Designated Cases will be announced on the Court’s website at www.cc-courts.org. Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Facsimile filing in the pilot project is limited to initial juvenile dependency petitions; all subsequent filings in those matters must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Electronic filing and service are mandatory in Designated Cases, which will be announced on the Court’s website.

The Court adopts mandatory electronic filing and service in Designated Cases. Designated Cases will be announced on the Court’s website at www.cc-courts.org.

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Clerk is not provided under this rule.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Facsimile transmissions outside the limited Rule 2.86 pilot project will be rejected and not accepted by the Clerk.

Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the court permits fax filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The pilot project permits fax filing only for initial dependency petitions; subsequent juvenile filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents electronically and allow service electronically.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Civil assessment petition

A petition to reduce or vacate a civil assessment must be filed in person or by mail at the court location stated on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Direct facsimile transmission to the court or clerk is generally prohibited.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Applies to

Initial juvenile dependency petition

The facsimile pilot applies only to initial juvenile dependency petitions; all subsequent filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Represented parties in court-designated cases must electronically file documents and permit electronic service.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Designated cases

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents electronically and permit electronic service.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Documents identified as ineligible for electronic filing in a Designated Case must be filed by the alternative method provided in the Local Rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Applies to

Petition to reduce or vacate civil assessment

A petition to reduce or vacate a civil assessment must be filed in person or by mail at the court location listed on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Applies to

Juvenile petition

The Court must accept facsimile filings of juvenile petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 600 and 601.

IT IS ORDERED that the Court shall accept facsimile filing of juvenile petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 600 and 601.

Electronic filing became mandatory in Designated Cases beginning July 5, 2022, after being available as an option beginning June 20, 2022.

Electronic filing in Designated Cases will be mandatory beginning on July 5, 2022, and shall be available optionally beginning on June 20, 2022.

The listed documents may not be electronically filed and must be filed or lodged in hard copy unless the Presiding Judge orders otherwise or an amended Local Rule provides otherwise.

The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule:

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte application submissions must be filed electronically unless a self-represented party has not elected to participate in electronic filing.

Submissions shall be filed electronically unless the party is self-represented and has not elected to participate in electronic filing.

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk is not permitted for filing.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Facsimile filing is permitted only for the limited documents and areas authorized by Rule 2.86; unauthorized facsimile transmissions will be rejected by the clerk.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The court will accept initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by facsimile if satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services are finalized.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The pilot permits fax filing only for initial juvenile dependency petitions; all subsequent filings in those juvenile matters must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Applies to

Civil assessment petition

A civil-assessment petition must be filed in person or by mail at the court location stated on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents electronically and allow service electronically.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Civil assessment petition

A civil-assessment petition must be filed in person or by mail at the court location specified on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Electronic filing became mandatory in Designated Cases on July 5, 2022, after becoming available as an option on June 20, 2022.

Electronic filing in Designated Cases will be mandatory beginning on July 5, 2022, and shall be available optionally beginning on June 20, 2022.

The listed documents generally must be filed in hard copy rather than electronically, subject to a Presiding Judge's order, an amended Local Rule, the stated electronic-filing exceptions, and the special submission method for administrative records.

The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule: a. Documents related to Civil Harassment Restraining Orders and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders. b. Bonds and undertakings. c. Bench warrants. d. Petitions for Name Change. e. Challenges under Code of Civil Procedure §§ 170.1/170.3 and 170.6, except in Domestic Violence Restraining Order cases. f. In Civil matters: i. Ex Parte Motions and Oppositions, except that the following must be electronically filed: 1. Ex Parte Application for Order to Serve By Publication. 2. Ex Parte Application and Order to Serve the California Secretary of State. 3. Ex Parte Application and Order to Serve Summons by Posting for Unlawful Detainer. 4. Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time to Serve. 5. Ex Parte Stipulations. ii. Subpoenas. iii. Administrative Records. (Administrative records should be submitted on a flash drive, or by hard copy if ordered by the Court.)

The identified documents may not be electronically filed and must be lodged in hard copy unless the Presiding Judge orders otherwise or an amended rule or standing order provides otherwise.

The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule or Standing Order:

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk is not provided for.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

The Court permits limited direct facsimile filing under the Rule 2.86 pilot project, but rejects unauthorized facsimile transmissions.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

The facsimile pilot project permits only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters; subsequent filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Direct facsimile transmission to the court or court clerk is not authorized under this rule.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Facsimile transmissions not authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and not accepted by the clerk.

Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Facsimile filing under the pilot project is limited to initial juvenile dependency petitions; subsequent filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

The court permits only limited facsimile filing under the Rule 2.86 pilot project, and unauthorized facsimile transmissions will be rejected and not accepted by the clerk.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the court accepts initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by facsimile.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Represented parties in cases designated for mandatory electronic filing and service must both file electronically and permit electronic service.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Clerk is not provided under this rule.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

Facsimile transmissions outside the limited Rule 2.86 pilot project will be rejected and not accepted by the Clerk.

Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the court permits fax filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The pilot project permits fax filing only for initial dependency petitions; subsequent juvenile filings must use the regular filing process.

For this Pilot Project, the filing of only initial dependency petitions in juvenile matters will be allowed by facsimile transmission. Any subsequent filings in these juvenile matters shall be made by regular filing process.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents electronically and allow service electronically.

Represented parties in Designated Cases must file documents and allow for service electronically.

Applies to

Civil assessment petition

A petition to reduce or vacate a civil assessment must be filed in person or by mail at the court location stated on the traffic citation.

The petition must be filed in person or by mail to the court location listed on the traffic citation.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The Court will accept initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by fax only after satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services have been finalized.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The court permits facsimile filing of initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents, subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services.

The Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

The mandatory electronic filing and service rule does not apply to self-represented litigants, who may elect to file and serve electronically.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and service but may elect electronic filing and service.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Documents identified as unable to be electronically filed in a designated case type must be filed under the other applicable rules rather than electronically.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk is not provided for, except as separately authorized under the facsimile filing pilot project.

There is no provision for direct facsimile transmission to the Court or Court Clerk.

A limited facsimile-filing pilot project is authorized, but unauthorized facsimile transmissions will be rejected and not accepted by the Clerk.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court accepts initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by facsimile.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Documents identified by the Court as unable to be electronically filed must be filed under the Rules’ other applicable filing procedures.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Documents identified by the Court as impossible to file electronically must be filed under the other applicable filing rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Facsimile filing is permitted only through Rule 2.86’s limited pilot project, and unauthorized facsimile transmissions will be rejected.

To enable the Court to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of instituting direct facsimile filing of court documents, a pilot project permitting the limited filing of documents in specified areas will be allowed. Any facsimile transmissions other than as authorized by Rule 2.86 will be rejected and will not be accepted by the Clerk.

Applies to

Documents listed by the court as ineligible for electronic filing

Documents identified by the Court as ineligible for electronic filing in a designated case must instead be filed under the other applicable local rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

The identified documents may not be electronically filed and must be filed or lodged in hard copy, subject to exceptions stated in the Order.

The following documents may not be electronically filed and must still be filed/lodged in hard copy form unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge or provided in an amended Local Rule or Standing Order:

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be submitted electronically using the questionnaire on the Court’s website.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and service but may elect to use electronic filing and service.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Documents identified by the Court as unable to be electronically filed must be filed under the other applicable provisions of the Local Rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents by facsimile.

Subject to finalizing satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services, the Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

Applies to

Initial dependency petition

The court permits facsimile filing of initial juvenile dependency petitions and accompanying documents, subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Social Services.

The Court will accept the filing of initial dependency petitions and accompanying documents by way of facsimile transmission.

A fax filer must use a machine that generates and preserves a transmission record; if transmission or processing fails, the filer may move for nunc pro tunc filing by including proof of transmission.

A party using facsimile transmission to file a document must utilize a machine that generates a transmission record and maintain that record in case there is an error in the transmission or the Court fails to process the document. In either instance, the filing party may move the Court for an order filing the document nunc pro tunc by including the proof of transmission with the document.

Documents the Court designates as incapable of electronic filing must be filed under the other applicable filing rules.

Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Documents identified by the Court as impossible to file electronically must be filed under the other applicable filing rules.

Upon announcing any Designated Cases, the Court will also list any documents that cannot be electronically filed in the respective case type(s). Such documents shall be filed as otherwise provided in these Rules.

Parties may electronically submit domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses by completing the court website questionnaire.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Electronic submission is permitted for domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses through the questionnaire on the court's website.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be completed and submitted electronically using the questionnaire on the Court’s website.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses may be submitted in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court’s e-file portal.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be submitted either in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court’s e-file portal.

Limited and unlimited civil cases, family law, probate, small claims, unlawful detainer, and appeals are designated cases for electronic filing.

2. The following are Designated Cases for electronic filing:

Electronic filing is permitted, but not mandatory, in Criminal and Juvenile Delinquency cases beginning November 27, 2023; it is optional in Juvenile Dependency cases.

Electronic filing shall be permitted in Criminal and Juvenile cases beginning on November 27, 2023. As Rule 2.252 of the California Rules of Court permits mandatory electronic filing only in Civil cases, nothing in this Order shall be interpreted as mandating electronic filing in either Criminal or Juvenile Delinquency case types. E-filing is optional in Juvenile Dependency cases.

Applies to

Juvenile petition

The Court permits juvenile petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 600 and 601 to be filed by facsimile.

IT IS ORDERED that the Court shall accept facsimile filing of juvenile petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 600 and 601.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application

Domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses may be submitted in person, by drop box or mail, or by email as PDF documents to the listed email address.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be submitted either in person or by drop box, mail, or email by sending the documents as a PDF file to familylawemergency@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.

The mandatory electronic filing and service rule does not apply to self-represented litigants, who are permitted and encouraged to use electronic filing and service if they choose.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be completed through the court website questionnaire and submitted electronically.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Self-represented litigants are not subject to mandatory electronic filing but are permitted and encouraged to file electronically if they elect to do so.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses may be completed through the Court website questionnaire and submitted electronically.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Self-represented litigants may and are encouraged to use electronic filing and service but are not required to do so under this rule.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application and response

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be completed through the Court website questionnaire and submitted electronically.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

The mandatory electronic filing and service rule does not apply to self-represented litigants, who may elect electronic filing and service.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses may be submitted in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court's e-filing portal.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be submitted either in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court’s e-file portal.

Applies to

Juvenile petition

Facsimile filing is permitted generally and specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings.

This Court's local rules permit facsimile filing generally and specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings.

Electronic filing is permitted in criminal and juvenile cases beginning November 27, 2023.

Accordingly, the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. Electronic filing shall be permitted in Criminal and Juvenile cases beginning on November 27, 2023.

Electronic filing is not mandatory in criminal or juvenile delinquency cases and is optional in juvenile dependency cases.

As Rule 2.252 of the California Rules of Court permits mandatory electronic filing only in Civil cases, nothing in this Order shall be interpreted as mandating electronic filing in either Criminal or Juvenile Delinquency case types. E-filing is optional in Juvenile Dependency cases.

Domestic violence restraining order applications and responses may be submitted in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court’s e-file portal.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be submitted either in person, by drop box, by mail, or through the court’s e-file portal.

Beginning November 27, 2023, electronic filing is permitted in criminal and juvenile cases.

Electronic filing shall be permitted in Criminal and Juvenile cases beginning on November 27, 2023.

Applies to

Juvenile dependency case

Electronic filing is optional in juvenile dependency cases.

E-filing is optional in Juvenile Dependency cases.

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order application or response

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be completed through the court website questionnaire and submitted electronically.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications and responses may be completed and submitted electronically using the questionnaire on the Court’s website.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and service but may elect to use electronic filing and service, which the Court encourages.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Self-represented litigants are not subject to mandatory electronic filing but are permitted and encouraged to file electronically if they elect to do so.

This rule shall not apply to self-represented litigants, but self-represented litigants are permitted and encouraged to electronically file and serve documents if they so elect.

Domestic-violence restraining-order applications and responses may be completed through the Court website questionnaire and submitted electronically.

Applications for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and Responses to an Application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order may be saved and submitted electronically by completing the questionnaire found on the Court’s website.