Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

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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.)

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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.

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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.)

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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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents may not be filed by facsimile in Department 78.

Filings are not accepted via facsimile.

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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.

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Applies to

Ex parte application

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte papers

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Exhibit

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

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

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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.

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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.

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Exhibits

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits may not be filed electronically.

Trial and evidentiary hearing exhibits shall not be filed electronically.

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Trial documents

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Trial documents

All trial documents are to be filed 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.