Los Angeles Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

WARNING

Applies to

Idc brief

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

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Informal discovery conference request LACIV 094

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

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNING

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.

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Request to remove from vexatious litigant list

Requests to remove a person from the vexatious litigant list must be submitted to the judicial officer who made the declaration, or if that officer is no longer on the Court, presented at the Stanley Mosk Clerk's Office filing window for the Supervising Judge of Department 534, with the ruling sent by U.S. Mail.

Any request to remove a person from the vexatious litigant list shall be submitted to the judicial officer who declared the party a vexatious litigant. If that judicial officer is no longer a judicial officer of the Court, the request must be presented for filing at the filing window in the Clerk's Office in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse for determination by the Supervising Judge Department 534. The party will be notified of the Court's ruling via U.S. Mail.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Trial exhibits

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

Trial exhibits are received in the courtroom.

WARNING

Applies to

Informal discovery conference request

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

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

Applies to

Documents

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

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

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

Applies to

Documents

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

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

INFO

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.

INFO

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

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

INFO

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.

INFOCivil cases

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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

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

INFOCivil cases

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.

INFOCivil cases

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.

INFO

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;

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.