Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be electronically filed prior to the hearing date pursuant to Local Rule 3.4.

All documents are to be e-filed prior to the hearing date. (Local Rule 3.4.)

Applies to

Motion to seal

The application or motion to submit documents under seal must be electronically filed and must comply with CRC Rules 2.550-2.551.

The actual application or motion to submit documents under seal must be electronically filed and comply with Cal. Rules of Court ("CRC"), Rules 2.550-2.551.

Applies to

Motion hearing reservation

Parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates (Monday through Thursday at 9:30 a.m.) through the Court's online Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov.

Motions are reserved/scheduled Monday through Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court's online "Court Reservation System" www.lacourt.ca.gov.

Applies to

Supplemental brief

The moving party must e-file a supplemental brief identifying the specific discovery items that remain unresolved after the IDC.

At least five (5) court days prior to the discovery motion hearing date, the moving party shall e-file a supplemental brief identifying for the Court the specific discovery items that remain unresolved subsequent to the IDC.

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

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

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must electronically file documents unless they have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing.

Except for parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents.

Required

Always

Documents may not be filed by facsimile in Department 78.

Filings are not accepted via facsimile.

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.

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).

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and written oppositions must be electronically filed unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Please note that, 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.

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

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents, except for self-represented litigants and litigants who have received an eFiling exemption.

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).

Applies to

Ex parte papers

Represented parties must electronically file ex parte applications (with all documentary support) and any written opposition.

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. Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Applies to

All documents

Represented litigants must e-file all documents through the Court's approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Represented litigants are required to electronically file all documents with the Court through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented parties may either e-file ex parte papers by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing or personally deliver the application, declaration of notice, and proposed order to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

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.

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Trial document

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F51 pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.

All trial documents filed by self-represented litigants must be filed directly in Department F51 pursuant to the Court’s Final Status Conference Order.

Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

Upon settlement, a Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement must be electronically filed before the FSC; parties exempt from e-filing must instead file and serve a printed copy.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the FSC, no appearance will be necessary as long as either a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or a Notice of Settlement under California Rules of Court Rule 3.1385 is electronically filed with this Court at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC. If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

Applies to

Court trial filings

For court trials, motions in limine, trial briefs, and the joint witness and exhibit lists must be e-filed; exempt parties may file them electronically or on paper.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

Applies to

Trial documents

In jury trials, all trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness/exhibit lists, statement of the case, jury instructions, verdict form, and 3-ring trial binder) must be filed electronically at least 10 calendar days before the FSC; exempt parties may file by paper instead.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

Applies to

Motion in limine opposition

Represented parties must electronically file MIL oppositions; exempt parties may file printed paper copies directly in Department F51.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC. (Exempt parties may file same by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F51.)

Applies to

Jury instructions

Represented parties must submit jury instructions by both electronic filing and a printed copy delivered directly to Department F51.

Jury Instructions shall be submitted by both electronic filing and by a printed copy delivered directly to Department F51.

Applies to

Jury instructions

Self-represented parties only need to deliver a printed copy of jury instructions directly to Department F51; electronic filing is not required for them.

However, non-represented parties are only required to submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F51.

Applies to

Exhibits

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits may not be filed electronically.

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Required

Always

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

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.

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

Applies to

Judgment, order, stipulation

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

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.

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.

Applies to

Exhibit

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

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Applies to

All documents

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents in limited and non-complex unlimited civil matters through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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.

Applies to

Trial preparation documents

Trial preparation documents must be eFiled (electronic filing required) no later than five court days before the Final Status Conference.

The parties must meet and confer sufficiently in advance to discuss, prepare, exchange, and eFile the following documents NO LATER THAN FIVE COURT DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE:

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

Parties must reserve a hearing date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System (CRS); moderate-to-complex motions are heard Tuesdays and Thursdays and routine motions on Fridays.

The Court hears moderate to complex motions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and routine motions on Fridays. Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must use the Court Reservation System (CRS) to continue or withdraw motions and must inform the courtroom of the change.

Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions and inform the courtroom of the change.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

The plaintiff must e-file the Notice of Settlement on Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

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.

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 e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

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

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.

Applies to

Fsc trial document

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

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

Parties must electronically file the trial preparation documents (trial briefs, joint lists, jury instructions, verdict form, deposition designations, pleadings, and motions in limine) no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

As set forth in more detail in the Trial Preparation Order, no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties must electronically file the documents listed below.

Applies to

Trial documents

All trial documents must be filed electronically pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018.

All trial documents are to be filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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.

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.

Applies to

Trial document

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must follow the court's mandatory electronic filing General Order for civil cases, as posted on the court website.

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.

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

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.

Applies to

Original order for signature

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

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All papers

All papers filed by represented litigants must be filed electronically unless the document is exempt from e-filing, per the operative General Order on Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

All papers filed by represented litigants must be filed electronically, unless the document is exempt from e-filing. Please refer to the operative General Order – Mandatory Electronic filing for Civil.

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

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

Applies to

Civil document

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Represented litigants must e-file all ex parte applications and supporting documents no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

For represented litigants, 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 ex parte hearing.

Applies to

Motion

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

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

All ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must e-file the Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial MSC.

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

Applies to

Motion related pleading

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

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

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

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

Applies to

Jury instructions

Parties must arrange with the judicial assistant to email the proposed jury instructions to the Court in Word format.

The parties shall arrange with the judicial assistant to e-mail the instructions in Word format to the Court.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents unless the litigant is self-represented or has an eFiling exemption.

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

Applies to

All documents

Represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and the Mandatory eFiling General Order, and all filings must strictly meet that order's technical 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). The operate general order is available at https://www.lacourt.org/division/efiling/pdf/GenOrdCivilEfiling.pdf. All filings shall be in strict compliance with the technical requirements set forth in that general order.

Applies to

Ex parte opposition

Written opposition to an ex parte application by represented parties must be filed electronically.

Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Applies to

Motion

Moving parties must reserve a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org before filing any motion, except motions in limine.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the “Online Services” section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by Local Rule, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

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.

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All filings must be made electronically unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt, and documents may not be filed directly in the department.

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be filed with the Clerk's Office; Department 633 will not accept filings directly.

All documents must be filed with the Clerk's Office. Department 633 will not accept any filings directly.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Joint trial documents

Parties must meet and confer and e-file the joint trial documents five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Pursuant to Local Rule 3.25(f), parties must meet and confer and e-file the following JOINT documents five court days before the FSC:

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

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.

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

Applies to

Ex parte

Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications (heard weekdays at 9:00 a.m.) the day before the hearing, no later than 10:00 a.m.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte

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.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte

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.

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.

Applies to

LACIV 094

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

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

Applies to

Civil documents limited and unlimited non complex

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents filed by attorney-represented litigants in Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters.

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.

Represented litigants must e-file documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider under CRC 2.253(b).

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.

Applies to

Law and motion hearing reservation

Parties must reserve dates for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System (“CRS”).

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications generally must be filed electronically by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.

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.)

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants and parties exempt from e-filing must file ex parte applications in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

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).

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiffs must file the Notice of Settlement electronically, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.

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.

Applies to

Stipulation proposed order judgment

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be filed electronically.

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.

Applies to

Proposed jury instructions

All proposed jury instructions must be submitted to the Court electronically at or before the FSC.

All proposed Jury Instructions shall be submitted to the Court electronically at or before the FSC.

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

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).

Applies to

Notice of settlement

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

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.

Applies to

Stipulation

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

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically, with self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing permitted to file at the Clerk's Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All parties must electronically file documents, except self-represented litigants and parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, per the Los Angeles County Superior Court General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Except for self-represented litigants, or parties or attorneys who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing, parties must electronically file documents. The requirements for electronic filing are detailed in the Superior Court, Los Angeles County's operative General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, available online at http://www.lacourt.ca.gov/division/civil/pdf/GeneralOrderreMandatoryElectronicFilingforCivil.pdf

Applies to

Ex parte application

Represented litigants must electronically file all ex parte applications and supporting documents no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

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.

Required

Always

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

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

Applies to

Opposition

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

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

Electronic filing compliance is required for attorneys, while self-represented litigants without means to e-file may file their documents at the Court.

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.

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

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.

Applies to

All documents

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

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.

Required

Always

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

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.

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Trial document

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F49 (paper filing at the department) pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.

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

Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

A Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement must be electronically filed at least 2 court days before the FSC to excuse appearance, with exempt parties permitted to file and serve a printed paper copy instead.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the FSC, no appearance will be necessary as long as either a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or a Notice of Settlement under California Rules of Court Rule 3.1385 is electronically filed with this Court at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC. If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

Applies to

Court trial fsc documents

In court trials, Motions in Limine, Trial Briefs, Joint Witness List, and Joint Exhibit List must be filed electronically at least 10 calendar days before the FSC, with exempt parties permitted to file by paper.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, and d. Joint Exhibit List.

Applies to

Jury trial fsc documents

In jury trials, Motions in Limine, Trial Briefs, Joint Witness List, Joint Exhibit List, Joint Statement of the Case, Joint Jury Instructions, and Joint Verdict Form must be filed electronically at least 10 calendar days before the FSC, with exempt parties permitted to file by paper.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, d. Joint Exhibit List, e. Joint Statement of the Case, f. Joint Jury Instructions, g. Joint Verdict Form, and,

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be electronically filed.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

Applies to

Opposition to motion in limine

Represented parties must electronically file oppositions to motions in limine, while exempt (self-represented) parties may file by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F49.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC. (Exempt parties may file same by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F49.)

Applies to

Jury instructions

Represented parties must submit jury instructions both by electronic filing and by printed copy delivered directly to Department F49.

Jury Instructions shall be submitted by both electronic filing and by a printed copy delivered directly to Department F49.

Applies to

Jury instructions

Self-represented parties need only submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F49.

However, non-represented parties are only required to submit jury instructions by delivering a printed copy directly to Department F49.

Applies to

Exhibits

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits must not be filed electronically.

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

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

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.

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.

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.

Applies to

Opposition

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

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.

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Jury instructions

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

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.

Applies to

Exhibit

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

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.

Self-represented parties must either electronically file ex parte papers by 10:00 a.m. (source sentence is truncated; remaining filing options not stated).

Self-represented parties must either electronically file by 10:00

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases per the First Amended General Order dated May 3, 2019.

FILINGS: All parties are to comply with the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated May 3, 2019.

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

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.

Applies to

Discovery dispute statement

Each party to a discovery dispute must efile a statement summarizing the dispute at least five court days before the informal discovery conference.

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

All parties represented by counsel must comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order mandating electronic filing for civil cases; a self-representing attorney is treated as represented by counsel.

All parties represented by counsel shall comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (2019-GEN-014-00) dated May 3, 2019 [“First Amended General Order”]. (Available at Superior Court of Los Angeles County | Home.) A self-representing attorney is considered represented by counsel for this purpose.

Applies to

Sealed document

Documents ordered under seal must be e-filed unless exempted, and the submitting party bears the burden of accurately designating them as sealed at submission.

Documents ordered to be filed under seal must be filed electronically (unless exempted under the General Order). The burden of accurately designating the documents sealed at the time of electronic submission is the submitting party’s responsibility;

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must generally be e-filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants and exempt filers must file in person at Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.

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 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).

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must file the Notice of Settlement electronically using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.

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 and proposed orders/judgments must be filed electronically.

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases under the General Order dated November 5, 2018.

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

Applies to

Trial document

All trial documents must be filed under the mandatory civil e-filing General Order, except that self-represented litigants are exempt under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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.

Applies to

Cmc statement

Case management conference statements must be filed through the court's eCourt system in advance of the CMC.

CMC statements are to be filed via eCourt in advance of the CMC.

Applies to

Civil document

Documents must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory electronic filing.

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

Applies to

Joint statement of issues

The joint statement of issues for the IDC must be filed electronically on eCourt.

Five court days prior to the IDC, the parties are to file (on eCourt) a joint statement of issues to be covered at the IDC, not to exceed five (5) pages.

Applies to

Trial documents

All trial documents must be filed electronically pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated November 5, 2018, with self-represented litigants exempt under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2).

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.

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

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.

Applies to

Joint status conference report

The joint status conference report must be completed jointly by all parties and uploaded to the eCourt system by plaintiff's counsel.

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

Applies to

Idc statement

IDC statements must be uploaded to the eCourt system.

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

Applies to

Jsr

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

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.

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.

FSX may be used only for service of documents and not for filing; original documents must still be filed with the Court under the applicable rules.

The use of FSX shall apply only to the service of documents, and not to their filing. Original documents must still be filed with the Court, pursuant to the applicable California Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of the Court, and the Los Angeles County Superior Court Local Rules.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

The electronic service order does not govern filing with the Court; all documents must be filed on the court's website with the signature of submitting counsel and in compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court.

This Order only applies to service among the parties and does not pertain to the filing if documents with the Court. All documents submitted to the Court must be filed in the traditional manner, i.e., filed on the court's website, include a signature of submitting counsel, and comply with all applicable provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of Court.

Applies to

Document production

All documents produced in the JCCP 5378 proceeding must be uploaded to FSX in compliance with the court's electronic services orders.

Parties shall produce all documents in this JCCP 5378 proceeding by uploading them to FSX in compliance with the court's electronic services orders.

Applies to

Third party document production

Documents obtained from third parties must be uploaded via FSX in compliance with the court's electronic service orders.

Parties who obtain documents from third parties, including medical providers, pursuant to business records subpoenas, deposition subpoenas, or otherwise, shall promptly Bates stamp all such documents, using letters identifying the entity producing the documents (unless the documents have been already Bates stamped by the third party, in which case re-stamping is not necessary), and upload the documents via FSX in compliance with the court's electronic service orders.

Applies to

Civil

Section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (filed May 3, 2019) mandates electronic filing for civil cases, with an exception for 'self-' parties (sentence truncated at page break in the source).

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-

Applies to

Ex parte filings

Ex parte applications, all supporting documents, and written oppositions must be filed electronically under the expedited CRC Rule 3.1203 deadlines, which are the exception to the court's general e-filing deadline.

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

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

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements, while self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file documents in the courtroom.

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.

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

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.

Required

Always

All represented parties must comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

All represented parties are to comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for a Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

Civil filings are subject to the court's operative general Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, which also governs when printed courtesy copies must be submitted.

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.

Under section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, ex parte filings must be made electronically, except by self-represented litigants and other persons excused from electronic filing.

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:

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be e-filed, with a printed copy also delivered directly to the department.

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

All documents must be e-filed.

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

Required

Always

Applies to

Hearing date reservation

All hearing dates must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.LACourt.ca.gov.

All hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) located at www.LACourt.ca.gov.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Opposition

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

Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

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

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.

Applies to

Civil document

All parties represented by counsel must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases under SCLAC rule 3.4 and the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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

Applies to

Writs and abstracts

Writs and Abstracts must be submitted in their own separate electronic envelope.

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

Applies to

Sealed documents

Documents ordered sealed must be filed electronically unless exempted under the operative General Order, and the submitting party bears the burden of accurately designating them as sealed at electronic submission.

In cases where a judicial officer orders that documents be filed under seal, those documents must be filed electronically (unless exempted under the operative General Order.) The burden of accurately designating the documents sealed at the time of electronic submission is the submitting party's responsibility;

Applies to

Ex parte application

Represented parties must electronically file ex parte applications with all documentary support by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, and any written opposition by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

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. Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Applies to

Motion

Parties must reserve motion hearing dates online through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve hearing dates for motions using the Court Reservation System (CRS) available online (www.lacourt.ca.gov).

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must e-file documents except self-represented litigants and those who have obtained an exemption from mandatory electronic filing.

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).)

Applies to

Powerpoint presentation

PowerPoint presentations or other displays shown to the jury must be reduced to paper and filed in the Court's docket.

PowerPoint presentations or other displays to the jury must be reduced to paper to be filed in the Court's docket.

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

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All filings

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and written oppositions must be electronically filed, except for self-represented litigants and persons excused from electronic filing.

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.

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Oppositions must be e-filed no later than by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing and courtesy copies are required directly in the courtroom.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be electronically filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

All ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.

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.

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants who are exempt from electronic filing may file their ex parte applications in paper with the Clerk's Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

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

Applies to

Proposed judgment

All proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.

All proposed judgments prepared by counsel shall be electronically filed.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must eFile the Notice of Settlement on Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

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.

Applies to

Fsc trial documents

FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically.

The parties must provide both a paper "trial notebook" for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

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

Applies to

Notice of settlement

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

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.

Applies to

Opposition

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

Applies to

All documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters

Represented litigants in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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.

Complaints, answers, petitions, and responses must be separately filed (e-filed if by counsel) and cannot be deemed filed as attachments to another document.

All complaints and answers (or petitions and responses) must be separately filed (efiled if by counsel). Complaints (or amended complaints) and answers (or amended answers) cannot be "deemed" filed as an attachment to another document.

Applies to

Motion

All motions in Department I must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) online portal, with hearings set at 8:30 AM; self-represented parties may also contact the courtroom for hearing dates.

All motions to be heard in Department I are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System. Follow the links Online Services – Court Reservation System (CRS) on the court's website. Motions are set for hearing at 8:30 AM. Self Represented Parties may use the Court Reservation System or contact the courtroom for hearing dates.

Applies to

Exhibit list

The exhibit list must be e-filed and also included in the exhibit binders.

The exhibit list must be e-filed and included in the binders

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be eFiled unless the litigant is self-represented or has received an exemption from eFiling requirements.

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

Applies to

Opposition to ex parte application

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be eFiled (the filing deadline is cut off in the provided text).

Any written opposition shall be eFiled

Applies to

Conditionally sealed documents

Documents submitted conditionally under seal are exempt from mandatory e-filing under the General Order Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Pursuant to the General Order Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, documents submitted conditionally under seal are exempt from eFiling.

Applies to

Motion to seal

The actual motion to file documents under seal must be e-filed.

The actual motion shall be eFiled.

Applies to

Stipulations proposed orders judgments

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

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are eFiled.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must e-file the Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial MSC.

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

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

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

Applies to

Motion to seal

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

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.

Applies to

Stipulation

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

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are eFiled.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and written oppositions must be electronically filed, with self-represented litigants exempt.

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.

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

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.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements; electronic filing orders are available on the Court's website.

Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders.

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

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.

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must comply with the mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases set forth in the General Order dated November 5, 2018.

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

Applies to

Joint trial documents

Counsel must e-file all joint trial documents and submit a courtesy copy to Department N.

Counsel shall e-file a1l JOINT trial documents and submit a courtesy copy to Department N.

Applies to

Civil

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

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

Required

Always

Applies to

Papers

All papers filed by represented litigants must be filed electronically unless the document is exempt from e-filing.

All papers filed by represented litigants must be filed electronically, unless the document is exempt from e-filing.

All attorneys must comply with the Los Angeles Superior Court's rules, orders, and procedures governing electronic filing.

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.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing under CRC 2.253(b)(2) and may file papers in person at the first-floor filing window.

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing and do not require a CRS reservation.

Ex Parte Applications: MUST be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before. Ex Parte Applications do NOT require a reservation on CRS.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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

Applies to

Orders

Orders must be submitted to the court via e-filing.

Orders: Received via eFiling

Applies to

Default package

Default packages must be submitted via e-filing.

Default Packages: Received via eFiling

Applies to

Trial documents

Trial documents must be e-filed and are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.

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

Applies to

Judgment

Judgments must be submitted via e-filing.

Judgments: Received via eFiling

Required

Always

Applies to

All papers

All papers must be filed online through the Court's website unless the Court orders otherwise.

All papers to be filed online at the Court's website at Superior Court of Los Angeles County | Home, unless ordered otherwise by the Court.

Applies to

Joint proposed special verdict form

In court trials, the Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form must be prepared by counsel and lodged directly in Department 412 (no e-filing) before the matter is taken under submission.

Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form to be prepared by counsel and lodged directly in Department 412 (no e-filing) before the matter will be taken under submission.

Applies to

Motion

All motions must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website at www.lacourt.ca.gov under 'Online Services, Court Reservation System.'

All motions must be reserved via Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website at www.lacourt.ca.gov under “Online Services, Court Reservation System.”

Applies to

Law and motion reservation

CRS reservation dates cannot be adjusted or changed telephonically; continuances or cancellations of law & motion matters must be made through CRS.

Dates reserved on CRS cannot be adjusted or changed telephonically. CRS must be utilized to continue or cancel any law & motion matters.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be e-filed.

Ex parte's are to be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the actual ex parte hearing date.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

Represented litigants must file all documents electronically with the Court through an approved electronic filing service provider.

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 and may file electronically or in paper.

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

Applies to

Civil document

Parties and counsel e-filing documents must comply with the technical requirements set forth in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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.

Applies to

Trial document

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents pursuant to the local rules, except exhibits.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Applies to

Trial document

Represented parties must electronically file all trial documents except exhibits.

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

Applies to

Civil document

All documents filed in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters by attorney-represented litigants must be electronically filed pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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.

Represented litigants must electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (CRC 2.253(b)).

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 electronic filing and should file their papers at the filing window (CRC 2.253(b)(2)).

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.

Applies to

Motion

All motions to be heard in Department E must be reserved through the Court Reservation System online portal.

Scheduling: All motions to be heard in Department E are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System at https://portal-lasc.iournaltech.com/public-portal/

Applies to

Civil document

Under the General Order re Filing for Civil, electronic filing is mandatory in civil cases except for self-represented litigants, persons excused from e-filing, and ex parte applications under CRC Rule 3.1203.

Filing for Civil, filed May 3, 2019, provides that, with the exception of self-represented litigants and other persons excused from filing documents electronically, and with the exception of ex parte applications falling under CRC Rule 3.1203:

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.

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.

Required

Always

Electronic filing is mandatory, but self-represented parties are exempt pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2).

Further, pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Applies to

Motion

All motions, oppositions and replies must be electronically filed under the LA County mandatory civil e-filing general order, except that self-represented litigants are exempt.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Except for self-represented litigants and other persons excused from e-filing, ex parte applications, supporting documents, and written oppositions must be electronically filed under the mandatory civil e-filing order.

Please note that section 8 of the FIRST AMENDED GENERAL ORDER IN RE SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY - 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:

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

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.

Applies to

All documents

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

Represented litigants are required to electronically file all documents with the Court through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented parties may either e-file ex parte documents by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing or personally deliver the ex parte application, declaration of notice, and proposed order to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day and bring proof of payment to the courtroom (timely e-filers may appear via LACourtConnect).

Self-represented parties must either electronically file by I 0:00 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.

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Opposition

Self-represented parties may file ex parte oppositions electronically by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day or bring them to the courtroom on the day of the hearing.

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

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Trial document

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F43 (not electronically) pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.

All trial documents filed by self-represented litigants must be filed directly in Department F43 pursuant to the Court's Final Status Conference Order.

Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

If the case settles before the FSC, no appearance is required as long as a Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement is electronically filed at least 2 court days before the FSC.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the FSC, no appearance will be necessary as long as either a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or a Notice of Settlement under California Rules of Court Rule 3.1385 is electronically filed with this Court at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

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Trial documents

Motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness lists, and joint exhibit lists must be filed electronically at least 10 calendar days before the FSC; exempt parties may file by paper instead.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, and d. Joint Exhibit List.

Applies to

Trial documents

In jury trials, all trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness and exhibit lists, joint statement of the case, joint jury instructions, joint verdict form, and the 3-ring trial binder) must be filed electronically at least 10 calendar days before the FSC, with exempt parties allowed to file printed paper copies.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

Applies to

Motion in limine opposition

Oppositions to motions in limine must be electronically filed by represented parties; exempt parties may file printed paper copies directly in Department F43.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC. (Exempt parties may file the same by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F43.)

Applies to

Jury instructions

Jury instructions must be submitted both electronically and as a printed copy delivered directly to Department F43, except self-represented parties need only deliver the printed copy.

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.

Applies to

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits must not be filed electronically.

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

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

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.

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

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Jury instruction

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

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents filed in Department S26 must be submitted by mandatory electronic filing.

All documents: Mandatory E-Filing

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Trial exhibits are the exception to mandatory e-filing and must be delivered to the courtroom rather than e-filed.

Trial Exhibits: Received in Courtroom

Applies to

Joint exhibit list

The final joint exhibit list must be provided to the court at or prior to the final status conference by e-filing.

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

Applies to

Jury instructions

Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed at or prior to the final status conference (jury trials only).

The proposed instructions must be provided to the court at or prior to the FSC by e-filing.

Applies to

Special verdict form

The final special verdict form must be e-filed at or prior to the final status conference (jury trials only).

The final version of the special verdict must be provided to the court at or prior to the FSC by e-filing.

Applies to

Ex parte application

All ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must eFile the Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial MSC.

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

Applies to

Final status conference and trial documents

FSC/trial documents must be submitted electronically.

The parties must provide both a paper "trial notebook" for the Court and must also submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Applies to

Post trial motion

Post-trial motions must be filed electronically pursuant to the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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

Applies to

Post trial motion

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

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

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

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.

Applies to

All civil documents

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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.

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.

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

The moving party must e-file all ex parte application documents by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

The moving party must e-file all documents by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without means to file electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

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.

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.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents unless the litigant is self-represented or has an approved exemption.

The court mandates electronic eFiling (“eFiling”) of all documents unless the litigant is self -represented, or an exemption has been received and approved.

Required

Always

Represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and the May 3, 2019 Mandatory E-Filing General Order, and all filings must strictly comply with that order's technical requirements.

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”]. The general order is available at https://www.lacourt.org/division/efiling/pdf/GenOrdEfiling.pdf. All filings shall be in strict compliance with the technical requirements set forth in that general order.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Represented parties 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.

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.

Required

Always

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.

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.

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.

Applies to

Trial document

All trial documents must be filed electronically under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, with self-represented litigants exempt under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2).

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.

The trial preparation documents listed in the Trial Preparation Order must be filed electronically (not on paper) no later than 7 court days before the Final Status Conference.

As set forth in more detail in the Trial Preparation Order, no later than 7 court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties must electronically file the documents listed below.

Applies to

Declaration

Each counsel must electronically file and serve a written declaration attesting compliance with the article-reading order.

Each counsel is also ordered to electronically file and serve a written declaration in this case, within 14 days, which attests to the compliance of this specific order;

Required

Always

E-filing is mandatory for all filings, but is optional for self-represented litigants and litigants that have received an exemption from eFiling.

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

Applies to

Trial documents

Parties must e-file the required trial documents four days before the FSC.

Four days before the FSC, the parties are to e-file, serve and provide courtesy copies to the department upon filing the following trial documents: special verdict, list of jury instructions, statement to the jury panel, list of witnesses, list of exhibits.

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

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

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiff must e-file the Notice of Settlement on Judicial Council Form CM-200, with no exception even if the case settled at a judicial MSC.

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.

Applies to

Joint trial documents

Parties must file joint trial documents both electronically and in trial notebooks or binders prior to the Final Status Conference.

NOTE: The parties are required to prepare joint documents (discussed below) and to file them electronically AND in trial notebooks or binders prior to the FSC. See Local Rule 3.25(f)(1).

Applies to

Motion hearing date reservation

Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS) on the court's online portal.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov under "Online Services," "Court Forms & Filing," "EFiling", "Civil Efiling," and "Court Reservation System (CRS)."

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents subject to mandatory electronic filing must be e-filed (per Local Rule 3.4(l)).

Ex parte applications subject to mandatory electronic filing, including all documents in support thereof, must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the date before the ex parte hearing.

Applies to

Trial documents

In jury trials, the parties must electronically file their trial documents before the jury trial date.

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

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

Applies to

Order

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

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

Applies to

Default package

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

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

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Judgment

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

Judgments: Deliver to Clerk's Office for processing.

Applies to

Civil document

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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 their papers at the filing window in Room 102.

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.

Applies to

Final status conference documents

Final Status Conference documents must be prepared, served, and filed electronically at least five days before the conference.

The following documents shall be prepared, served, and filed electronically at least five days before the Final Status Conference.

Applies to

All documents limited and unlimited non complex civil

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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 CRC, 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 should file their papers at the filing window.

Pursuant to CRC, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, and papers should be filed at the filing window.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Represented parties must electronically file ex parte applications with all documentary support by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte opposition

Represented parties must electronically file any written opposition to an ex parte application by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before and do not require a CRS reservation.

Ex Parte Applications: MUST be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before. Ex Parte Applications do NOT require a reservation on CRS.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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

Applies to

Judgment

Judgments must be submitted via eFiling and are held for 15 days for objections.

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

Applies to

Special verdict form

Proposed special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

Required

Always

Documents must be filed with the court in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court; e-service providers are not a substitute for filing and the court will not download documents from them for filing.

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

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.

Applies to

Motion

Parties must reserve a motion date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.org before filing any motion papers.

Parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website "LA Court Online, Court Reservation System," at www.lacourt.org to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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

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.

Applies to

Opposition

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

Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Documents filed by represented parties in unlawful detainer court trials must be electronically filed per the Final Status Conference Order, except exhibits.

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

Jury trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness/exhibit lists, joint statement of the case, joint jury instructions, joint verdict form, and trial binder) must be filed electronically, with exempt parties allowed to file by conventional means.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (I 0) calendar days before the trial date. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the trial date.

Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

Parties exempt from e-filing must file and serve a printed Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least 2 court days before the scheduled FSC.

If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

Applies to

Court trial documents

Court trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness list, joint exhibit list) must be filed electronically; exempt parties may file by printed paper instead.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, and d. Joint Exhibit List.

Applies to

Jury trial documents

Jury trial documents must be filed electronically; exempt parties may file by printed paper instead.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (l 0) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, d. Joint Exhibit List, e. Joint Statement of the Case, f. Joint Jury Instructions, g. Joint Verdict Form, and, h. 3-Ring Trial Binder containing all the documents above in 4.b through 4.g, with a table of contents.

Applies to

Opposition to motion in limine

Represented parties must e-file oppositions to motions in limine; exempt parties may file printed paper directly in Department F44.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC. (Exempt parties may file same by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F44.)

Applies to

Jury instructions

Jury instructions must be filed both electronically and as a printed copy delivered directly to Department F44, but self-represented parties need only deliver a printed copy to Department F44.

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.

Applies to

Hearing exhibits

Hearing exhibits must not be filed electronically.

hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

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

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.

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.

hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing, with self-represented litigants exempt from these mandatory e-filing requirements under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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. Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am 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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

Plaintiffs must eFile the Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even when the case settles at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.

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.

Applies to

Fsc trial documents

FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically.

The parties must provide both a paper "trial notebook" for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

Applies to

Notice of settlement

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

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.

Applies to

Fsc document

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

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

Applies to

Complaint or answer

Complaints and answers (or petitions and responses) must be separately filed, and must be e-filed when filed by counsel.

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

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

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

Required

Always

Documents must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory electronic filing.

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

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

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.

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….

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

All parties must comply with the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, making electronic filing mandatory for civil cases.

All parties are to comply with the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil dated May 3, 2019.

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.

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.

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

Civil documents must be electronically filed under section 8 of the First Amended General Order governing Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, except for self-represented litigants and other persons excused from electronic filing.

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:

Parties must reserve motion hearing dates and times online via the Court Reservation System (CRS); motions are heard Monday through Friday.

Motions are heard on Monday through Friday. Parties must obtain and reserve a motion hearing date and time via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the L. A. Superior Court website.

Applies to

All documents

All documents in cases pending in this courtroom must be electronically filed, with certain exceptions for self-represented litigants.

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 Litigation and the May 3, 2019 First Amended General Order re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil Litigation. Certain exceptions apply for self-represented litigants.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed under the Superior Court's electronic filing rules and procedures.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed according to the Superior Court's electronic filing rules and procedures.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be electronically filed unless the litigant and filing qualify for an exemption under the First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (May 3, 2019).

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications are filed electronically (by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing), except self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing who file directly in Department 834 by 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date.

Electronically filed ex parte applications shall be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing. Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing shall file directly in Department 834 by 8:45 a.m. on the date the application is heard.

Applies to

Ex parte application

All ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed.

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.

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

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory e-filing requirements for ex parte filings under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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

Required

Always

Applies to

Civil document

All represented parties must comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the General Order mandating electronic filing for civil cases.

All represented parties are to comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for a Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Applies to

Trial document

All trial documents must be filed pursuant to the mandatory electronic filing order, but self-represented litigants are exempt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Required

Always

All parties represented by counsel must comply with Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 3.4 mandatory e-filing and its technical requirements.

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

Moving parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates online via the Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court portal.

Moving parties must reserve a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website at the LosAngelesSuperiorCourt|JournalTechnologiesCourtPortal.

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

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

Required

Always

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempted from mandatory e-filing.

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.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and written oppositions must be electronically filed, except for self-represented litigants and others excused from e-filing.

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, and (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.

Required

Always

Applies to

All documents

All documents must be electronically filed unless the litigant or filing qualifies for an exemption under the First Amended General Order on Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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

Applies to

Law and motion hearing reservation

Parties must reserve hearing dates for all law and motion matters through the online Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the online Court Reservation System ("CRS") on the Los Angeles Court website "LA Court Online, Court Reservation System."

Applies to

Proposed verdict form

Parties must email an electronic WORD version of the verdict form to the courtroom email address.

The parties must submit an electronic version of the verdict form in WORD via email to the courtroom email address.

Applies to

Civil document

Electronic filing of civil documents is mandatory for all represented parties in all Unlimited Civil Courts, including Department 621.

As of January 2, 2019, the electronic filing of civil documents is required for all represented parties in all Unlimited Civil Courts, including Department 621.

Applies to

Case management order documents

All documents referenced in the case management conference order must be e-filed, except for self-represented filers or filers with a court order exempting them from mandatory e-filing.

All documents referred to in this order must be filed electronically unless the filer is self-represented or has an order exempting the filer from the mandatory filing requirements.

Applies to

Idc brief

IDC summary briefs must be e-filed, either individually or jointly.

IDC briefs should be e-filed, individually or jointly, at least two (2) court days prior to the IDC.

Applies to

Judgments orders stipulations

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

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

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements under California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2).

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants may file their ex parte application in paper at the Clerk's Office (Room 102) at 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day, but must still give proper notice.

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.

As of March 2, 2025, all court users must create an account to access the Court Reservation System.

Note: As of March 2, 2025, all court users must create an account in order to access the CRS.

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

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte papers under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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

Applies to

Informal discovery conference request LACIV 094

Moving parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference by e-filing form LACIV 094, after which the Court assigns a date/time and notices all parties.

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

Applies to

Judgments orders stipulations

Self-represented litigants may file judgments, orders, and stipulations directly in the courtroom, provided they include self-addressed stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

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

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2), making e-filing optional for them.

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 are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications per California Rules of Court 2.253(b)(2).

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

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements under California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2).

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

Required

Always

Reservation requestors must immediately cancel CRS reservations once a motion hearing or other reserved proceeding is no longer necessary.

As soon as a reservation requestor realizes that a motion hearing, or other proceeding requiring a reservation, such as in Informal Discovery Conference, will not be necessary, the reservation requestor should immediately use CRS to cancel the reservation for the motion hearing, or other proceeding requiring a reservation.

Applies to

Exhibits

The parties must work together to provide exhibits electronically when feasible.

The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file papers at the filing window or electronically.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic Filing requirements and papers may be filed at the filing window or electronically.

Applies to

Motion

Parties should avoid reserving multiple law & motion dates for the same motion in CRS.

Please avoid reserving multiple law & motion dates for the same motion.

Applies to

Law and motion reservation

Reserved law & motion dates that go unused must be removed in a timely manner via CRS.

Reserved dates that go unused and not removed in a timely manner via CRS are problematic as they create

Applies to

Exhibits

The parties shall work together to provide trial exhibits electronically, where feasible.

The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Trial exhibits are received in the courtroom rather than filed electronically.

Trial exhibits are received in the courtroom.

Applies to

Informal discovery conference request

To request an informal discovery conference, a party must reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System and e-file the request (source text truncated mid-sentence).

To request an informal discovery conference, please reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect "Confirmed" upon approval by the court, and e-file Los

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented parties may deliver physical copies of ex parte papers to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day instead of e-filing.

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

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties shall work together to provide trial exhibits electronically when feasible.

The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.

If a discovery dispute cannot be resolved informally, the party seeking discovery responses may reserve a hearing date via the Court Reservation System and electronically file the discovery motion.

If the parties are not able to resolve their discovery dispute, the party seeking the discovery responses may reserve a hearing date using the Court Reservation System and electronically file the motion.

Required

Always

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing, although they are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and are not required to e-file.

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

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

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.

Applies to

Trial documents

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2).

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 who lack the means to file electronically may file their documents in the clerk's office.

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

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

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.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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

Applies to

Documents

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor.

If a self-represented litigant is filing documents, please go to Clerk's Office Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file documents.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file at the Room 102 filing window, though the Court encourages them to e-file and e-serve if able.

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.

Applies to

Documents

Self-represented litigants may file documents in person (paper/counter) in Room 102 at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

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

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

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

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

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 are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

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

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented parties who timely e-file the required Ex Parte documents may appear at the hearing remotely through LACourtConnect.

If the Self-represented party timely files the required Ex Parte documents electronically, then he or she may appear at the hearing through LACourtConnect.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file papers at the first-floor filing window of the courthouse.

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.

Applies to

Stipulation and proposed order

Joint requests for trial continuance may be electronically filed and lodged as a stipulation and proposed order with a detailed declaration of grounds.

Parties jointly requesting a trial continuance may electronically file and lodge a stipulation and proposed order, including a detailed declaration of the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time.

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

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

Required

Always

FSX must maintain a sortable index providing 24/7 access to the pleadings and documents in the coordinated proceedings.

FSX shall prepare and maintain an index of all sortable according to methods that provide access to the pleadings and documents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Required

Always

FSX access is limited to registered users (authorized Court personnel, counsel of record, and their designated staff), each of whom receives a username and password.

Access to the FSX shall be limited to registered users-authorized Court personnel, counsel of record, and their designated staff members. FSX shall provide each registered user with a username and password to access the documents served in this litigation.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing, although they are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.

Required

Always

Multiple documents relating to one case may be uploaded together in a single envelope transaction.

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

Self-represented litigants may file documents in person at the Clerk's Office, Room 102.

Self-represented litigants may file in the Clerk's Office, Room 102.

Applies to

Ex parte application

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

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.

Paper filings may be deposited in drop boxes located outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and Spring Street Courthouse.

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

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

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

Applies to

Administrative record

For records of 450 pages or less, parties should e-file the administrative record if feasible; otherwise they may submit it on a flash drive searchable by Bates-stamp number.

For the electronic copy of the administrative record: where it is feasible to do so, the parties should simply e-file the record as they would file any other document; where filing is not feasible, the parties may submit the entire record on a flash drive in a format searchable by Bates-stamp number.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications and oppositions under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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

Self-represented litigants without the means to file electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

Self-Represented Litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the courtroom.

Applies to

Opposition to ex parte application

Oppositions to ex parte applications may be filed either electronically or by hand delivery into Department 412.

Opposition to ex parte applications may be e-filed or hand-delivered into Department 412 no later than 8:30 a.m. on the date of hearing.

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to ex parte applications may be either e-filed or hand-delivered to Department 412.

Opposition to ex parte applications may be electronically filed or hand-delivered into Department 412 no later than 8:30 a.m. on the date of hearing.

Self-represented parties may (but are not required to) file documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented parties may file documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Applies to

Trial document

Self-represented litigants may file trial documents directly in Department F47 pursuant to the local rules.

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

Applies to

Trial document

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

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

Applies to

Discovery production

Documents produced under the discovery order may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF.

The information required by this Order may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and may file in paper or electronically.

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

Remote appearance at the Final Status Conference via the LACourtConnect portal is optional, requires no prior court approval, and is scheduled through the Attorney Portal at LACourt.ca.gov.

Appearance at the FSC through LACourtConnect is optional. No prior Court approval is necessary. To schedule an appearance through LACourtConnect, please visit LACourt.ca.gov, then go to "Here For You/Safe For You" and in the "Attorney Portal" you may set up an account then schedule your remote appearance.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications under CRC 2.253(b)(2).

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

Courtesy (in-person/paper) filings may be made at the courthouse during open hours (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.).

During these hours, the phones will be answered and courtesy filings may be made.

Applies to

Documents

Self-represented litigants filing documents must go to the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file their documents.

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

Applies to

Opposition reply

Oppositions and replies may be filed either in the Clerk's Office or electronically.

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

Attorneys may file ex parte applications electronically the day before the deadline by 10 a.m.

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

Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements under California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2).

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

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.

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

Applies to

Request for informal discovery conference

Requests for Informal Discovery Conferences may be filed electronically on the court's website.

Also, you may file a request for an Informal Discovery Conference on the court's website, www.lacourt.ca.gov.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing under CRC 2.253(b)(2) and may file papers at the first-floor filing window.

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.