Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved EFSP.

Certain document types (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, certain ex parte applications, conditionally sealed documents) are prohibited from electronic filing.

Source text: The following documents shall not be filed electronically: i) Peremptory Challenges or Challenges for Cause of a Judicial Officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3; ii) Bonds/Undertaking documents; iii) Trial and Evidentiary Hearing Exhibits iv) Any ex parte application that is filed concurrently with a new complaint including those that will be handled by a Writs and Receivers department in the Mask courthouse; and v) Documents submitted conditionally under seal. The actual motion or application shall be electronically filed. A courtesy copy of the electronically filed motion or application to submit documents conditionally under seal must be provided with the documents submitted conditionally under seal.

Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

Source text: Documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment shall be lodged and /or served conventionally in paper form. The actual document entitled, 'Notice of Lodgment,' shall be filed electronically.

Attachments to a Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

Source text: Documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment shall be lodged and /or served conventionally in paper form.

Each document accompanying a single pleading must be e-filed as a separate PDF.

Source text: Each document acompanying a single pleading must be electronically filed as a separate digital PDF document.

Writs and Abstracts must be submitted in a separate electronic envelope.

Source text: Writs and Abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the specified General Order.

Source text: All documents must be electronically filed unless the litigants and filings qualify for an exemption pursuant to the First Amended General Order re Los Angeles Superior Court – Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, dated May 3, 2019.

Represented parties must electronically file all documents except exhibits pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.

Source text: filed by represented parties must be electronically filed pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order (except for exhibits).

Jury instructions must be e-filed and printed copy delivered to Department F44; non-represented parties only need printed copy.

Source text: Jury Instructions shall be submitted by both electronic filing and by a printed copy delivered directly to Department F44. However, non-represented parties are only required to submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F44.

Hearing exhibits are not to be filed electronically.

Source text: hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. court day prior to hearing; pro se litigants may file in person on day of hearing.

Source text: Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing. Self-represented litigants must still give proper notice but may file their ex parte application at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing in the Clerk’s Office on the first floor, Room 102.

Attorneys must e-file trial documents per 2018 Mandatory E-Filing Order; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Source text: All trial documents are to be filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253 (b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Source text: FILINGS BY REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Represented litigants are required to electronically file all documents with the Court through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Source text: FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Self-represented litigants may file judgments, orders, and stipulations directly in the courtroom, but must include self-addressed stamped envelopes and conforming copies.

Source text: Judgments, orders, and stipulations may be filed directly in the courtroom but must include self-addressed, stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

Self-represented parties may e-file ex parte documents by 10:00 a.m. day before hearing, or bring documents to Clerk’s Office by 8:30 a.m. day of hearing with fee payment.

Source text: Self-represented parties must either electronically file by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing or personally bring the ex parte hearing, declaration of notice, and a proposed order to the Clerk’s Office for payment of the fee by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing and proceed immediately to the courtroom with the ex parte application, declaration of notice, a proposed order, and proof of payment.

Exhibits for trial and evidentiary hearings are prohibited from electronic filing.

Source text: Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Source text: FILINGS BY REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Represented litigants are required to electronically file all documents with the Court through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. See the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Source text: FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Parties e-filing documents must comply with the Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Source text: When eFiling documents, parties and counsel must comply with the “Technical Requirements” which are set forth in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte oppositions electronically by 8:30 a.m. hearing day or in person the day of the hearing.

Source text: Oppositions by self-represented parties, if any, shall either be filed electronically by no later than 8:30 a.m. the day of the Ex Parte hearing or be brought to the courtroom on the day of the Ex Parte hearing.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents except exhibits per the Final Status Conference Order.

Source text: All trial documents filed by represented parties must be electronically filed pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order (except for exhibits).

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F49.

Source text: All trial documents filed by self-represented litigants must be filed directly in Department F49 pursuant to the Court’s Final Status Conference Order.

Represented parties must e-file jury instructions and deliver printed copy to Dept F49; self-represented only need printed copy.

Source text: Jury Instructions shall be submitted by both electronic filing and by a printed copy delivered directly to Department F49. However, non-represented parties are only required to submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F49.

Exhibits must be in Exhibit Notebooks, 5 copies submitted first day of trial; exhibits prohibited from e-filing.

Source text: All exhibits sought to be admitted by the parties shall be placed in Exhibit Notebooks. On the first day of trial, the parties are ordered to jointly submit five identical copies of the Exhibit Notebooks as follows: one for each party, two for the Court, and one for the witness stand. Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt from this mandatory e-filing requirement.

Source text: All Ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Mandatory electronic filing for civil cases commenced on January 2, 2019.

Source text: MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING STARTED JANUARY 2, 2019.

Self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file paper documents in the clerk’s office.

Source text: Self-represented litigants who lack the means for filing electronically may file their documents in the clerk’s office.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Source text: FILINGS BY REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Represented litigants are required to electronically file all documents with the Court through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Source text: FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents except exhibits per the Final Status Conference Order.

Source text: All trial documents filed by represented parties must be electronically filed pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order (except for exhibits).

Jury instructions must be e-filed plus hard copy delivered to Dept F43; self-represented only need hard copy.

Source text: Jury Instructions shall be submitted by both electronic filing and by a printed copy delivered directly to Department F43. However, non-represented parties are only required to submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F43.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents via the approved electronic filing service provider.

Source text: FILINGS BY REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Represented litigants are required to file all documents electronically with the Court through the approved electronic filing service provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Source text: FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Parties and counsel must comply with Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil when e-filing.

Source text: When eFiling documents, parties and counsel must comply with the “TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS” which are set forth in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Represented parties must electronically file all trial documents except exhibits.

Source text: All trial documents filed by represented parties must be electronically filed pursuant to the local rules, (except for exhibits).

Represented parties in unlimited and limited civil cases must comply with mandatory electronic filing for fee waiver applications.

Source text: Unlimited civil cases – Self-represented parties or parties that have received an exemption from mandatory electronic filing requirements may file in Room 102. Represented parties must adhere to the mandatory electronic filing requirements; Limited civil cases – Self-represented parties or parties that have received an exemption from mandatory electronic filing requirements may file in Room 102. Represented parties must adhere to the mandatory electronic filing requirements;

Facsimile filing is permitted in small claims and family law cases, subject to specified procedures.

Source text: 2.22 FACSIMILE FILING IN SMALL CLAIMS AND FAMILY LAW (a) Authorization to Accept Facsimile Filing. The court permits facsimile filing in small claims and family law cases pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.300 et seq. and the following rules. (b) Facsimile Filing Procedure. The court will receive a facsimile filing at the clerk’s office in each courthouse. The court will also receive a direct facsimile filing for an action in the department handling that case if facsimile equipment has been installed in that department for facsimile filing. ... (6) The court will not accept a facsimile-filed document in any location other than the clerk’s office of the courthouse where the document is required to be filed, or a department where direct filing has been authorized. (7) A fax filing must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 2.301 through 2.305.

Represented parties in civil actions must electronically file documents via an approved electronic service provider unless exempted by the court.

Source text: Pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (“General Order”), represented parties in civil actions must file documents electronically, unless the court exempts parties from doing so. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using an approved electronic service provider. Electronic service provider information is available on the court’s website at www.lacourt.org.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing (e-filing optional) and encouraged to participate; represented parties may apply for exemption.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements. Although not required, self-represented litigants are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. In addition, represented parties may apply for exemption from electronic filing requirements as set forth in the operative General Order.

After consolidation, all future papers must be filed only in the lead case (first filed case unless otherwise ordered).

Source text: After consolidation, all future papers to be filed in the consolidated case must be filed only in the case designated as the lead case.

Medication capacity hearing petitions may be filed via facsimile at (323) 223-3538.

Source text: A petition may be filed by facsimile at (323) 223-3538.

Ex parte applications must be filed via Clerk’s resource account, fax, drop-box, or physical delivery with advance appointment.

Source text: A party must present the ex parte application for filing in the Clerk’s Office of the district courthouse to which the case is assigned through the Clerk’s Office’s resource account, by fax filing, by drop-box filing or by physical delivery (advance appointment is necessary).

Parties must submit pre-marked exhibits and a working copy to the clerk before trial begins.

Source text: Before trial begins, unless otherwise ordered, counsel and self-represented parties must submit to the clerk all pre-marked exhibits and a second “working” copy for the court.

Detention or release applications must be filed with the clerk in the department where the case is pending.

Source text: The application and any supporting documents must be filed with the clerk where the case is pending and heard in that department.

Petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 331 must be filed in the Children’s Court clerk’s office.

Source text: A petition filed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 331 must be filed in the clerk’s office of the Children’s Court, which must refer the matter to the Supervising Judge of the Dependency Court for review and further proceedings.

Indictments, criminal complaints, and informations must be filed per Local Rule 2.3(a)(3).

Source text: Indictments, criminal complaints, and informations must be filed in accordance with Local Rule 2.3(a)(3).

Only specified motions/documents under 10 pages may be filed by facsimile; all other documents prohibited.

Source text: The following motions and documents in criminal actions may be filed by facsimile unless they exceed a total of ten pages: Motions to Continue under Penal Code section 1050, Motions for Bail Review, Penal Code Section 995 Motions, Motions to Compel Discovery, Motions to Suppress Evidence under Penal Code Section 1538.5, and Sentencing Memoranda. No other documents may be filed by facsimile. The clerk must accept for filing any document listed within the page limit that has been received by facsimile.

Represented litigants must electronically file civil documents through an approved EFSP.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved EFSP.

Documents in related cases must be e-filed in the portal for that case type if e-filing is implemented there.

Source text: Documents in related cases must be electronically filed in the eFiling portal for that case type if electronic filing has been implemented in that case type, regardless of whether the case has been related to a Civil case.

Certain documents (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, etc.) are prohibited from electronic filing.

Source text: The following documents shall not be filed electronically: i) Peremptory Challenges or Challenges for Cause of a Judicial Officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3; ii) Bonds/Undertaking documents; iii) Trial and Evidentiary Hearing Exhibits; iv) Any ex parte application that is filed concurrently with a new complaint including those that will be handled by a Writs and Receivers department in the Mask courthouse; and v) Documents submitted conditionally under seal. The actual motion or application shall be electronically filed. A courtesy copy of the electronically filed motion or application to submit documents conditionally under seal must be provided with the documents submitted conditionally under seal.

Notice of Lodgment must be e-filed; attachments must be paper.

Source text: Documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment shall be lodged and /or served conventionally in paper form. The actual document entitled, 'Notice of Lodgment,' shall be filed electronically.

Fee waiver applications may be electronically filed in authorized actions.

Source text: Fee waiver applications for waiver of court fees and costs pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (b)(6), and California Rules of Court, rule 2.252(t), may be electronically filed in any authorized action or proceeding.

Represented parties in civil actions must file documents electronically via approved electronic service provider unless exempted by court.

Source text: Pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (“General Order”), represented parties in civil actions must file documents electronically, unless the court exempts parties from doing so. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using an approved electronic service provider. Electronic service provider information is available on the court’s website at www.lacourt.org.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from e-filing; represented parties may apply for exemption.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements. Although not required, self-represented litigants are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. In addition, represented parties may apply for exemption from electronic filing requirements as set forth in the operative General Order.

Represented parties in civil actions must e-file via approved electronic service provider unless exempt.

Source text: Pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (“General Order”), represented parties in civil actions must file documents electronically, unless the court exempts parties from doing so. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using an approved electronic service provider.

Represented parties in unlimited/limited civil and probate cases must e-file in forma pauperis applications; self-represented file in person.

Source text: In the Central District, applications must be presented filed in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse as follows: (1) Unlimited civil, limited civil cases,- and appeals from limited civil to the Appellate Division: self-represented parties may file in Room Room 111A 102, represented parties must adhere to the mandatory electronic filing requirements; (4) Probate cases - : Room 258; self-represented parties may file in Room 429, represented parties must adhere to the mandatory electronic filing requirements;

Ex parte applications must be e-filed per General Order timing; exempt limited civil parties file at Stanley Mosk courthouse by 11am with fees.

Source text: Electronic filing of ex parte applications must be filed pursuant to the timing set forth in the operative General Order. In the Central District, if a party is exempt from electronic filing, ex parte application papers for all limited civil matters, including unlawful detainer matters, must be filed at the first floor filing window at the Stanley Mosk courthouse, and fees paid, by 11:00 a.m.

Facsimile filing is permitted in general civil (excluding Personal Injury courts), family law, and probate cases.

Source text: The court permits facsimile filing in general civil (except for cases assigned to the Personal Injury courts), family law, and probate cases pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.300 et seq. and the following rules.

Electronic delivery of filings is permitted in general civil Personal Injury courts as of March 1, 2016, requiring use of court-approved electronic service provider and compliance with website terms; certain documents are prohibited from electronic delivery.

Source text: As of March 1, 2016, the court will permit electronic delivery of filings in the general civil Personal Injury courts pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.252 et seq. and the following rules. Parties electing to participate in the electronic delivery process must submit all documents to the court’s approved electronic service provider pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.255. Parties must also comply with the terms and conditions of electronic delivery set forth on the Los Angeles Superior Court website at www.lacourt.org. Claims involving an attorney-client fee dispute, documents in which the filing party is a minor, legally incompetent person, or person for whom a conservator has been appointed, Requests to Waive Court Fees (FW-001) and Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities (MC-410), must not be filed via the electronic delivery service.

Parties represented by attorneys in Complex Civil matters must electronically file all documents effective September 20, 2021; all e-filed Limited, Unlimited, and Complex Civil documents are subject to the prior General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Source text: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED effective September 20, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., all documents filed by parties represented by attorneys in Complex Civil matters must be filed electronically. All electronically filed Limited, Unlimited and Complex Civil documents are subject to the most recent General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Efilers in each JCCP must select a single court-approved bulletin board or integrated informal communications provider.

Source text: The court has approved providers of “bulletin board” or integrated informal communications, which can be found on the court’s website. Efilers in each JCCP must choose a single provider, which is one of those approved providers.

Attorneys in civil cases must e-file unless exempt by court order.

Source text: Litigants represented by attorneys in civil cases must efile unless they have obtained a court order for exemption.

Exempt e-filing documents may be filed in person (8:30 AM–4:30 PM) or by mail.

Source text: Except for lodged documents in support of a motion, documents that are exempt from efiling can be submitted for filing in the Clerk’s Office of the Civil Division of the courthouse to which the case is assigned between the office hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by mail (visit www.lacourt.org for courthouse addresses).

Fax filing for civil documents is prohibited as of November 14, 2022.

Source text: The Court will not accept fax filings for civil documents. No. As of 12:01 a.m. November 14, 2022, fax filing is no longer available.

E-filings must be submitted through an approved EFSP; court does not accept direct e-filings.

Source text: Yes. The Judicial Council has mandated that all Courts accepting electronically filed documents use independent EFSPs. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(e), the Court may not accept electronic filings directly.

Specific documents are exempt from e-filing; conditionally sealed documents require courtesy copy of motion delivered to courtroom.

Source text: Yes. The following documents are excluded from efiling: • Peremptory challenges or challenges for cause of a judicial officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3 • Bonds/undertaking documents • Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits (i.e., submitted during a trial or hearing) • Any ex parte application filed concurrently with a new complaint, including those that will be assigned to the Writs and Receivers departments in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse • Documents submitted conditionally under seal. The actual motion or application shall be electronically filed. A courtesy copy of the electronically filed motion or application to submit documents conditionally under seal must be provided with the documents submitted conditionally under seal and delivered directly to the courtroom to which the case is assigned.

Electronic filing of court documents occurs through an approved electronic filing service provider (EFSP).

Source text: Electronic filing (efiling) of court documents occurs through an electronic filing service provider (EFSP). The user creates an account and the efiling system manages the flow of the documents and fees to and from the Court. The filer will submit the documents to the EFSP for submission to the Court. The Court will accept or reject the documents. The documents are returned to the EFSP for return to the filer through the EFSP’s electronic filing portal.

Add-On Petitions to Coordinate must be electronically filed separately for each case to be added to a JCCP action.

Source text: Yes. An Add-On Petition to Coordinate to add a case to a JCCP action must be electronically filed for each case to be added.

Documents exempt from electronic filing may be filed in person at the Clerk’s Office or by mail.

Source text: Documents exempt from efiling can be submitted for filing in the Clerk’s Office at the Spring Street Courthouse between the office hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by mail (visit www.lacourt.ca.gov for courthouse addresses).

Represented parties in probate actions must e-file using an approved electronic service provider, unless exempted by the court.

Source text: Pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Probate Records (“General Order”), represented parties in Probate actions must file documents electronically, unless the court exempts parties from doing so. The electronic filing of documents must be affected using an approved electronic service provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing; represented parties may apply for exemption.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements. Although not required, self-represented litigants are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. In addition, represented parties may apply for exemption from electronic filing requirements as set forth in the operative General Order.

Represented parties may apply for exemption from mandatory e-filing per the General Order.

Source text: In addition, represented parties may apply for exemption from electronic filing requirements as set forth in the operative General Order.

Certain filings (peremptory challenges, wills, exhibits, etc.) are prohibited from electronic filing.

Source text: The following filings may not be filed electronically: (1) peremptory challenges, or challenges for cause of a judicial officer; (2) testamentary instruments (wills and codicils), original trust documents, and bond/undertaking documents; (3) trial and hearing exhibits.

Notice of Lodgment must be e-filed; attached documents may be lodged in paper form.

Source text: Documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment may be lodged and served conventionally in paper form. The actual document entitled "Notice of Lodgment" shall be filed electronically.

Attorneys in CARE cases must e-file all documents via approved EFSP unless exempted by the court.

Source text: The Superior Court of Los Angeles County mandates electronic filing of all documents in all CARE cases by litigants represented by attorneys unless the court exempts parties from doing so. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using an approved electronic service provider.

Peremptory challenges, trial exhibits, and conditionally sealed documents are exempt from e-filing; underlying motions/applications must be e-filed.

Source text: The following documents shall not be filed electronically: (1) Peremptory challenges or challenges for cause of a judicial officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3; (2) Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits (i.e., hospital information, medical records and/or doctor reports, etc.); and (3) Documents submitted conditionally under seal. The actual motion or application shall be electronically filed.

Notices of Lodgment must be filed electronically.

Source text: The Notice of Lodgment shall be filed electronically.

Lodged documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment must be submitted in paper form.

Source text: Lodged documents attached to a Notice of Lodgment shall be lodged and/or served conventionally in paper form.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing; represented parties may apply for exemption for undue hardship/prejudice.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements. Although not required, self-represented litigants are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. In addition, represented parties may apply for exemption from electronic filing requirements and be permitted to file documents by conventional means if the party shows undue hardship or significant prejudice.

Court-ordered sealed documents must be e-filed; submitting party must designate as sealed.

Source text: If and when a judicial officer orders documents to be filed under seal, those documents must be filed electronically (unless exempted under subdivision b); the burden of accurately designating the documents as sealed at the time of electronic submission is the submitting party’s responsibility.

All ex parte applications and supporting/opposing documents must be e-filed.

Source text: Ex parte applications and all documents in support or opposition thereof must be electronically filed.

All filings must be electronically filed except for self-represented litigants or those exempt from mandatory electronic filing.

Source text: Under the rules of court and the court’s general orders, all filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory

Ex parte applications and support must be e-filed by 10am court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30am day of hearing. Self-represented exempt.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in text-searchable PDF with bookmarked attachments; self-represented exempt.

Source text: All represented parties are to comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for a Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Documents must be electronically filed in PDF, text searchable form. Attachments to primary documents including depositions, declarations, exhibits (including exhibits to declarations), transcripts (including excerpts), points and authorities, citations and supporting brief must be bookmarked and hyper linked. Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing, although they are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Stipulations, proposed orders, and proposed judgments must be filed electronically.

Source text: Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Source text: Generally, ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing. (Local Rules 3.4(a) and 3.5.)

Self-represented litigants must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.

Source text: Self-Represented Litigants and those exempt from electronic filing must file the ex parte application in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Local Rule 3.4).

All filers except self-represented parties must electronically file all civil documents including ex parte applications under CRC Rule 3.1203.

Source text: Please note that section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, filed May 3, 2019, provides that, with the exception of self-represented parties, all filers must electronically file all civil documents, including ex parte applications falling under CRC Rule 3.1203

Court mandates e-filing for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with e-filing exemptions.

Source text: The Court mandates electronic filing (eFiling) of all documents unless the litigant is self-represented or has received an exemption from eFiling requirements.

Motions to seal must be e-filed, with a courtesy copy of the motion and sealed documents delivered to Department 310.

Source text: The actual motion shall be eFiled. A courtesy copy of the eFiled motion, with the documents submitted conditionally under seal must be provided to Department 310.

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be e-filed.

Source text: Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are eFiled.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

Source text: Please note that section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, filed May 3, 2019, provides that, with the exception of self-represented litigants and other persons excused from filing documents electronically: a) Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing. b) Any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing. . . . .

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the first floor filing window.

Source text: All parties are to comply with the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated May 3, 2019. Pursuant to California Rules of Court (“CRC”), rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window located on the first floor of the courthouse.

Represented litigants must e-file all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters through an approved EFSP.

Source text: The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing of all documents filed in the Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and must file papers at the first floor filing window, Room 102.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic Filing requirements and papers should be filed at the filing window on the first floor, Room 102.

Parties represented by counsel must comply with Local Rule 3.4 for mandatory e-filing.

Source text: All parties represented by counsel shall comply with Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 3.4 on mandatory e-filing.

Motions must be electronically filed except by self-represented litigants or parties exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory electronic filing.

Ex parte documents must be e-filed except by self-represented litigants or those excused from e-filing.

Source text: exception of self-represented litigants and other persons excused from filing documents electronically: a) Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:oo a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing. b) Any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing….

Parties must e-file except self-represented litigants or those with exemptions; fax filings are prohibited.

Source text: Except for self-represented litigants, or parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents. Filings are no longer accepted via facsimile.

All attorneys must comply with LASC electronic filing rules and procedures.

Source text: All attorneys must comply with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County’s rules, orders, and procedures governing electronic filing. Please refer to www.lacourt.ca.gov for more information on electronic filing.

All court papers must be filed online via the Court’s website unless the Court orders otherwise.

Source text: All papers to be filed online at the Court’s website at www.lacourt.org, unless ordered otherwise by the Court.

Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form must be lodged in Dept 38 (no e-filing) before the matter is taken under submission.

Source text: Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form to be prepared by counsel and lodged directly in Department 38 (no e-filing) before the matter will be taken under submission.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.

Source text: If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk’s Office of the Spring Street Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the date of the requested hearing.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

As of January 2, 2019, electronic filing of civil documents is required for represented parties in Unlimited Civil Courts, including Department 69.

Source text: As of January 2, 2019, the electronic filing of civil documents is required for all represented parties in all Unlimited Civil Courts, including Department 69.

Post-trial motions must comply with the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Source text: Post-trial motions, please follow the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications the day prior to the hearing by 10 a.m.

Source text: Attorneys may file electronically the day prior by 10 a.m.

Oppositions and replies may be filed in the Clerk's Office (counter) or electronically.

Source text: Opposition /Replies may be filed in the Clerk's Office, or electronically filed.

Orders may be delivered to either the Clerk's Office or the Courtroom.

Source text: Orders: Delivered to either Clerk's Office or Courtroom.

Default packages must be submitted to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Source text: Default Packages: Submit to Clerk's Office for processing.

Parties must electronically file all trial documents prior to the jury trial date.

Source text: For all jury trials: the parties must electronically file their trial documents prior to the jury trial date.

Judgments must be delivered to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Source text: Judgments: Deliver to Clerk's Office for processing.

e-Filing is mandatory for represented parties, optional for self-represented litigants or those with an eFiling exemption.

Source text: FILINGS: e-FILING is mandatory (optional for self-represented litigants or litigants that have received an exemption from eFiling).

All motion-related pleadings must be e-filed unless exempt.

Source text: You must e-file all motion related pleadings unless exempt.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 AM court day before hearing.

Source text: All Ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial MSC.

Self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk's Office Room 102.

Source text: Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing may file their applications with the Clerk’s Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.

Source text: All proposed judgments prepared by counsel shall be electronically filed.

Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications by 10:00 a.m. the day prior to the hearing, with 24 hours' notice to opposing parties.

Source text: For Attorneys: Ex Partes are heard Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. Parties are to e-file the Ex Parte the day prior before 10:00 a.m. Ensure to give proper 24 hours’ notice.

Pro se litigants may file ex parte applications in-person by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing, with 24 hours' notice to opposition.

Source text: Litigants in Propria Persona: Litigants in Propria Persona are permitted to file Ex Partes in-person by 8:30 a.m. the day the Ex Parte is to be heard. Litigants in Propria Persona are required to give the opposition 24 hours’ notice.

Informal Discovery Conferences must be scheduled by e-filing form LACIV 094.

Source text: Moving parties can schedule an Informal Discovery Conference by e filing LACIV 094.

All parties must electronically file documents except self-represented litigants or those with an exemption from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: Except for self-represented litigants, or parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents. (CRC, rule 2.253(b).)

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper in the courtroom.

Source text: Filings: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders. Self-Represented Litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in the Clerk’s Office on the day of the hearing.

Source text: Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications on the day of the ex parte in the Clerk’s Office.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file in the courtroom.

Source text: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders. Self-Represented Litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

All documents must be e-filed.

Source text: All documents should be e-Filed with a printed copy delivered directly to the department.

All civil filings must be electronic unless the party is self-represented or exempt, and documents cannot be filed directly in Department 66.

Source text: All filings must be made electronically, unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filings requirements. All documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order regarding Mandatory Filing for Civil. Documents may not be filed directly in the department.

Self-represented litigants must file documents at Clerk’s Office Room 102, 1st floor; Department 66 does not accept direct filings.

Source text: If a self-represented litigant is filing documents, please go to Clerk’s Office Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file documents. All documents must be filed with the Clerk’s Office. Department 66 will not accept any filings directly.

Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or parties with approved exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.

Source text: The court mandates electronic eFiling (“eFiling”) of all documents unless the litigant is self-represented, or an exemption has been received and approved. All parties represented by counsel shall comply with Local Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (May 3, 2019) [“General Order”]. All filings shall be in strict compliance with the technical requirements set forth in that general order.

Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Source text: Parties represented by counsel must electronically file ex parte applications with all documentary support no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

All documents must be e-filed prior to the hearing date per Local Rule 3.4.

Source text: Fi il ngs: All documents are to be e-filed prior to the hearing date. (Local Rule 3.4.)

Parties must file documents with the court per Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court; e-service provider documents are not accepted for filing.

Source text: To properly file a document with the court, a party should file it with the court in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Court. The court will not download documents from the e-service providers for filing.

Mandatory electronic filing is required for all parties except self-represented litigants.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be e-filed by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a judicial MSC.

Default packages must be filed electronically.

Source text: Default Packages: Received via eFiling.

Trial documents must be filed electronically.

Source text: Trial Documents: Due 10 days prior to Final Status Conference / eFiling required

Orders must be filed electronically.

Source text: Orders: Received via eFiling.

Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Source text: Ex Parte Applications: MUST be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before.

Judgments must be filed electronically.

Source text: Judgments: Received via eFiling / held for 15 days for objections

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; pro se exempt litigants may file in person at Clerk’s Office Room 102; fees due before filing.

Source text: Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing. Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing may file their applications with the Clerk’s Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. All fees must be paid prior to filing the application.

All court papers must be e-filed per court’s First Amended General Order.

Source text: All papers shall be e-filed in accordance with the court’s First Amended General Order.

Discovery conference statements must be e-filed with the court.

Source text: At least five (5) court days before the conference, each party to the dispute will be required to efile with the court a statement, of no more than two (2) pages, summarizing the dispute.

Los Angeles Superior Court requires electronic filing of all civil documents effective January 2, 2019.

Source text: Since January 2, 2019, the Los Angeles Superior Court mandates electronic filing of all documents in all Civil matters. Please review the latest Amended General order on Electronic Filing.

All filings must be electronically filed except for self-represented litigants or those exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: Under the rules of court and the court’s general orders, all filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory electronic filing.

Attorneys must e-file civil trial documents; self-represented litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Source text: All trial documents are to be filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253 (b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in person on the hearing day at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102.

Source text: Self-represented litigants must still give proper notice but may file their ex parte application at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing in the Clerk’s Office on the first floor, Room 102.

Electronic filing is required for all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters by represented litigants via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt, may file at Room 102, and are encouraged to e-file.

Source text: The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing of all documents filed in the Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic Filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window on the first floor, Room 102; however, the Court encourages self-represented parties to participate in electronic filing and service if they are able to do so.

Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines, except for self-represented or exempt parties.

Source text: unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing, and any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Source text: Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Source text: Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

Source text: For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.

IDC statements must be uploaded to the eCourt system.

Source text: The party seeking the IDC is responsible for uploading the IDC statement to the eCourt system 5 court days prior to the IDC.

Joint Status Conference Reports (JSR) must be uploaded to the eCourt system by plaintiff's counsel.

Source text: The JSR is to be completed jointly by all parties, uploaded to the eCourt system by plaintiff's counsel.

FSC required documents must be efiled 5 court days prior to FSC, with physical binders provided on FSC date.

Source text: Five court days prior to the FSC, the following shall be efiled and binders to be physically provided to Dept. B on the date of the FSC.

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

Source text: All parties are to be governed by the operative General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing of Civil and amendments thereto posted on the court website at 636www.lacourt.ca.gov.

Original orders/judgments for signature must be submitted directly to Department 636 courtroom, not e-filed.

Source text: When an order or judgment is submitted for the judge’s signature in Department 636 (as should be the case in all departments), the correct process is to submit the original directly to the courtroom (or in the courtroom at the time of hearing when the signature is sought right after a ruling) where it will be lodged pending the affixing of the judge’s signature.

Represented parties must comply with LASC rule 3.4 and the General Order for mandatory electronic filing.

Source text: All parties represented by counsel shall comply with LASC rule 3.4 and the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (May 3,

Writs and abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.

Source text: Writs and Abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.

All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Source text: All parties are to comply with the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253 (b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement.

Except for self-represented litigants or those with exemptions, parties must electronically file documents.

Source text: Except for self-represented litigants, or parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents. (CRC, rule 2.253(b}.} The requirements for electronic filing are detailed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County First Amended General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Represented litigants must e-file civil documents through approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt and may file at filing window

Source text: FILINGS: The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing ofall documents filed in the Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Pursuant to California Rules ofCourt, Rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. Pursuant to California Rules ofCourt, Rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic Filing requirements and papers may be filed at the filing window.

Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Source text: For represented litigants, all Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

Written opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Source text: Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.

Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Source text: Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and Local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Self-represented and e-filing exempt parties must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 am on hearing day.

Source text: Self-Represented Litigants and those exempt from electronic filing must file the ex parte application in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Local Rule 3.4).

Plaintiff must file Notice of Settlement electronically using Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be filed electronically by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.

Stipulations, proposed orders, and judgments must be filed electronically.

Source text: Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.

Self-represented litigants and parties exempt from electronic filing must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office on the hearing date.

Source text: If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk’s Office of the Spring Street Courthouse on the date of the requested hearing.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by the plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

Parties must submit paper trial notebook to court and FSC/trial documents electronically.

Source text: The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Represented litigants in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters must e-file via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt, may file at Room 102 counter.

Source text: The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing of all documents filed in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Filing for Civil. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window on the first floor, Room 102.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by the plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically; a paper trial notebook must also be provided to the Court.

Source text: The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Source text: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements for ex parte applications and related documents.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Plaintiffs must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

Vexatious litigant new litigation requests must be filed in person at Stanley Mosk Courthouse Clerk’s Office filing window.

Source text: Any request to file new litigation by a person previously determined to be a vexatious litigant must be presented for filing at the filing window in the Clerk’s Office in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse for determination by the Supervising Judge Department 534

Vexatious litigant removal requests go to original declaring judge, or filing window if judge unavailable.

Source text: Any request to remove a person from the vexatious litigant list shall be submitted to the judicial officer who declared the party a vexatious litigant. If that judicial officer is no longer a judicial officer of the Court, the request must be presented for filing at the filing window in the Clerk’s Office in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse for determination by the Supervising Judge Department 534

Attorneys must e-file civil documents per Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil Order; self-represented litigants exempt.

Source text: In certain instances, and pursuant to the operative general Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (http://www.lacourt.org/division/efiling/pdf/Civilefiling_FAQ.pdf), printed courtesy copies must be submitted to the Court. Please note that section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, filed May 3, 2019, provides that, with the exception of self-represented litigants and other persons excused from filing documents electronically: a) Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing. b) Any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing. . . . .

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper copies in the courtroom.

Source text: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders. Self-Represented Litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

All parties must comply with the Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil General Order dated November 5, 2018.

Source text: All parties are to comply with the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018.

Ex parte applications and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants exempt.

Source text: All Ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Notice of Settlement must be e-filed by plaintiff using Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial MSC.

All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the courthouse window.

Source text: All parties are to comply with the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated May 3, 2019. Pursuant to California Rules of Court (“CRC”), rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window located on the first floor of the courthouse.

Self-represented litigants may file documents in paper at the Clerk’s Office, Room 102, as an exception to e-filing.

Source text: Self-represented litigants may file in the Clerk’s Office, Room 102.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk’s Office Room 102 on the hearing day.

Source text: Self-represented litigants must still give proper notice but may file their ex parte application at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing in the Clerk’s Office on the first floor, Room 102.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.

Source text: All documents must be electronically filed, unless otherwise exempt, pursuant to the First Amended General Order re Superior Court of Los Angeles County – Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, dated May 3, 2019.

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in PDF text-searchable format per LASC Rule 3.4; self-represented litigants are exempt but encouraged to e-file.

Source text: FILINGS: All represented parties are to comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for a Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Documents must be electronically filed in PDF, text searchable form. Attachments to primary documents including depositions, declarations, exhibits (including exhibits to declarations), transcripts (including excerpts), points and authorities, citations and supporting brief must be bookmarked and hyper linked. Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing, although they are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Parties must electronically file documents unless exempt from mandatory e-filing; facsimile filings are prohibited, and filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the docket.

Source text: Except for parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents. Filings are not accepted via facsimile. Please be aware that it may take 1-2 business days for a filed document to appear in the Court’s docket. The requirements for electronic filing are detailed in the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (Superior Court, L.A. County).

Mandatory electronic filing required for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

Source text: Documents for cases pending in this courtroom are subject to mandatory electronic filing, pursuant to the September 15, 2021 General Order re: Electronic Filing in Complex Civil Litigation2 and the May 3, 2019 First Amended General Order re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil Litigation.3 Certain exceptions apply for self-represented litigants.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed per Superior Court e-filing rules.

Source text: Ex parte applications must be electronically filed according to the Superior Court’s electronic filing rules and procedures.

Trial exhibits must be received in the courtroom, not e-filed.

Source text: Trial Exhibits; Received in Courtroom

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

Source text: Ex Parte Applications: Mandatory E-Filing

Motions, oppositions, and replies must be filed electronically.

Source text: Motions/Oppositions/Replies: Mandatory E-Filing

Orders must be filed electronically.

Source text: Orders: Mandatory E-Filing

Default packages must be filed electronically.

Source text: Default Packages: Mandatory E-Filing

Trial documents must be filed electronically.

Source text: Trial Documents; Mandatory E-Filing

Judgments must be filed electronically.

Source text: Judgments: Mandatory E-Filing

Final exhibit lists must be e-filed at or prior to the final status conference.

Source text: The final list must be provided to the court at or prior to the FSC by e-filing.

Jury instruction lists must be e-filed and an additional Word copy provided on a flash drive.

Source text: The final list must be provided to the court at or prior to the FSC by e-filing. Compliance with California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1055 is mandatory. An additional copy must be provided to the court, Word format, on a portable storage device such as a flash drive.

Special verdict forms must be e-filed and an additional Word copy provided on a flash drive.

Source text: The final version of the special verdict must be provided to the court at or prior to the FSC by e-filing. An additional copy must be provided to the court, Word format, on a portable storage device such as a flash drive.

Complaints, answers, petitions, and responses must be separately filed; attorneys must efile these documents.

Source text: All complaints and answers (or petitions and responses) must be separately filed (efiled if by counsel).

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.

Source text: All documents must be electronically filed unless the litigants and filings qualify for an exemption pursuant to the First Amended General Order re Los Angeles Superior Court – Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, dated May 3, 2019.

Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with eFiling exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.

Source text: The Court mandates electronic filing (“eFiling”) of all documents unless the litigant is self-represented or has received an exemption from eFiling requirements. All parties represented by counsel shall comply with Local Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (May 3, 2019). All filings shall comply with the technical requirements set forth in that general order.

Mandatory e-filing required for motions, oppositions, and replies; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Source text: All motions, oppositions and replies shall be filed pursuant to the FIRST AMENDED GENERAL ORDER IN RE SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY - MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR CIVIL filed May 3, 2019. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper documents.

Source text: 1. Filing: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders. Self-represented litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the Court.

Represented litigants must e-file all civil documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and must file at the filing window.

Source text: The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing of all documents filed in the Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic filing requirements and papers should be filed at the filing window.

Mandatory eFiling required for all documents unless party is self-represented or has eFiling exemption; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and General Order.

Source text: The Court mandates electronic filing (“eFiling”) of all documents unless the litigant is self-represented or has received an exemption from eFiling requirements. All parties represented by counsel shall comply with Local Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (May 3, 2019). All filings shall be in strict compliance with the technical requirements set forth in that general order.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers in person at the courthouse filing window.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court (“CRC”), rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window located on the first floor of the courthouse.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in the Clerk's Office on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Source text: ONLY self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications the day of the ex parte in the Clerk’s Office.

Multiple documents for one case may be uploaded in a single electronic envelope transaction.

Source text: Multiple documents relating to one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction.

Fee waiver applications may be electronically filed.

Source text: Fee waiver applications for waiver of court fees and costs pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (b)(6), and California Rules of Court, rule 2.252(t), may be electronically filed in any authorized action or proceeding.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte motions via physical copy to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Source text: Pro Per (self-represented) parties may bring physical copies to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Self-represented litigants may file trial documents directly in Department F47.

Source text: All trial documents filed by self-represented litigants may be filed directly in Department F47 pursuant to the local rules.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but encouraged to participate.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements. Although not required, self-represented litigants are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Facsimile filing permitted in general civil (except Personal Injury), small claims, family law, probate cases.

Source text: The court permits facsimile filing in general civil (except for cases assigned to the Personal Injury courts), small claims and family law, and probate cases pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.300 et seq. and the following rules.

Electronic delivery permitted in Personal Injury courts via approved ESP; certain documents excluded.

Source text: As of March 1, 2016, the court will permit electronic delivery of filings in the general civil Personal Injury courts pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.252 et seq. and the following rules. (1) Parties electing to participate in the electronic delivery process must submit all documents to the court’s approved electronic service provider pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.255. Parties must also comply with the terms and conditions of electronic delivery set forth on the Los Angeles Superior Court website at www.lacourt.org. (2) Claims involving an attorney-client fee dispute, documents in which the filing party is a minor, legally incompetent person, or person for whom a conservator has been appointed, Requests to Waive Court Fees (FW-001) and Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities (MC-410), must not be filed via the electronic delivery service.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants are permitted to electronically file documents with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County via e-filing.

Source text: EFiling enables attorneys and self-represented litigants to electronically file documents with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in real-time from anywhere at any time.

This General Order applies to all documents filed within the Civil Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Source text: This General Order applies to documents filed within the Civil Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Self-represented litigants may e-file but are not required to do so.

Source text: Self-represented litigants are not required to file documents electronically; however, they may choose to do so if desired.

Multiple case-related documents can be uploaded in one electronic envelope transaction.

Source text: Multiple documents relating to one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction.

Medication Capacity Hearing petitions may be filed by facsimile at (323) 223-3538.

Source text: A petition may be filed by facsimile at (323) 223-3538.

Plaintiff should efile default judgment papers per CRC 3.1800(a) after entry of default.

Source text: After the clerk has entered the default of all remaining defendants, plaintiff should efile all default judgment papers required by CRC 3.1800(a).

Administrative records for writ of mandate may be submitted electronically in Bates-stamped searchable format via flash drive.

Source text: the administrative record may be submitted in electronic format (in a Bates-stamped, searchable document) via flash drive.

Drop boxes at Stanley Mosk and Spring Street Courthouses are available for paper filings.

Source text: Drop boxes outside of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Spring Street Courthouse are available for paper filing.

Self-represented litigants filing documents in person should go to Room 102 on the 1st floor for Clerk's Office assistance.

Source text: For Clerk's Office assistance, if a self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing for ex parte applications.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Complete record may be submitted electronically (USB preferred) if joint appendix submitted; electronic records must be Bates-searchable.

Source text: If the parties submit a joint appendix, the complete record may be submitted in electronic format (USB flash drive preferred). When the record is provided in electronic format, it must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.

Multiple documents for one case can be uploaded in a single envelope transaction.

Source text: Multiple documents relating to one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction;

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements per CRC Rule 2.253(b)(2).

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.

Self-represented litigants may file documents in person at Room 102, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Source text: Self-represented litigants may file documents in Room 102 at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rules of Court 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.