Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

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Applies to: Default package

Default packages must be submitted via e-filing.

Default Packages: Received via eFiling

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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.

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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.

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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

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Applies to: Judgment

Judgments must be submitted via e-filing.

Judgments: Received via eFiling

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to: All papers

All papers must be filed online through the Los Angeles County Superior Court website unless the Court orders otherwise.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to: Opposition to ex parte application

Opposition to an ex parte application may be e-filed or hand-delivered to Department 412 by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to: Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing, which is heard at 8:30 a.m. through Friday.

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m. through Friday. Ex partes are to be e-filed By 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the actual ex parte hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to: Opposition to ex parte application

Oppositions to ex parte applications may be e-filed or hand-delivered to Department 412 by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

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.

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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).

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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).

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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Applies to: Civil document

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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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

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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.)

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Applies to: 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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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: 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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Applies to: 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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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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.

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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: 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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Applies to: Trial document

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