Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

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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:

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

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

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All documents

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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,

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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;

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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.

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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.

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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}.}

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Proposed judgment

All proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.

All proposed judgments prepared by counsel shall be electronically filed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fsc trial documents

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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Notice of settlement

The 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.

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Proposed order

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be eFiled.

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are eFiled.

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Motion

Documents submitted conditionally under seal are exempt from eFiling, but the actual motion to seal must be eFiled.

If counsel seek to submit materials in support of a motion under seal, counsel must strictly comply with CRC 2.551, et seq. Pursuant to the General Order Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil, documents submitted conditionally under seal are exempt from eFiling. A separate reservation for the motion to file documents under seal must be made via CRS. 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.

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All documents must be eFiled unless the litigant is self-represented or exempt.

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

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Sealed document

Documents ordered filed under seal must be eFiled with accurate sealed designation by the submitting party.

If the Court orders documents to be filed under seal, those documents must be eFiled and the submitting party is responsible for accurately designating the documents as sealed at the time of electronic submission.

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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.

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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.

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Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed, unless the litigant is exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Unless the litigant is exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, ex parte applications must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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Request to file new litigation

A vexatious litigant's request to file new litigation must be presented in person at the filing window in the Stanley Mosk Clerk's Office for determination by the Supervising Judge of Department 534, with the ruling sent by U.S. Mail.

Any request to file new litigation by a person previously determined to be a vexatious litigant must be presented for filing at the filing window in the Clerk's Office in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse for determination by the Supervising Judge Department 534. The party will be notified of the Court's ruling via U.S. Mail.

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Cases must be submitted to the Department 534resource account at SMCDept534@lacourt.ca.gov. (No other materials may be submitted to that resource account except as provided herein without a court order.)

Cases must be submitted to the Department 534resource account at SMCDept534@lacourt.ca.gov. (No other materials may be submitted to that resource account except as provided herein without a court order.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.