Marin Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

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Parties may electronically file documents using either of the two methods described in the following provisions.

Parties may electronically file documents in two ways:

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Applies to

Reporting notes

Reporting notes may be lodged by email or CD with the Clerk of the Court.

The notes may be lodged by email at courtreporter@marin.courts.ca.gov or by submitting a CD to the Clerk of the Court within thirty (30) days of reporting.

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Parties with systems integrated with the court’s case management system may file directly through their systems.

Parties with computer systems that are integrated with the court’s case management system may file directly through those systems.

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Applies to

Notices orders and other documents

Subject to the Rules, the Court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders, and other documents electronically.

The Court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders and other documents electronically subject to the provisions of these Rules.

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Applies to

Small claims documents

Small-claims customers may file documents, including evidence, in person in Room 113 or through eFiling.

All Small Claims customers can file their documents (including evidence) either in person in Room 113 or via eFiling.

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Before implementation of the Court’s e-filing system, parties may use the Court’s E-delivery system or file paper documents in person at the Clerk’s Office.

Until such time, parties may use the Court’s E-delivery system to file documents as provided on the Court’s website or continue to file paper documents in person in the Clerk’s Office.

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The Court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders, and other documents electronically subject to the rules.

The Court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders and other documents electronically subject to the provisions of these Rules.

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Until the Court’s E-filing system is implemented, parties may file through the Court’s E-delivery system or continue filing paper documents in person at the Clerk’s Office.

Until such time, parties may use the Court’s E-delivery system to file documents as provided on the Court’s website or continue to file paper documents in person in the Clerk’s Office.

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Self-represented parties are encouraged, but not required, to opt into electronic filing and service by filing and serving Form EFS-005-CV.

Self-represented parties are encouraged to agree to electronic filing and service, and may agree by filing with the Clerk of the Court and serving on all parties, either electronically or by non-electronic means, a Consent to Electronic Filing and Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address (Judicial Council Form EFS-005-CV).

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Self-represented parties are encouraged to consent to electronic filing and service by filing and serving Form EFS-005-CV.

Self-represented parties are encouraged to agree to electronic filing and service, and may agree by filing with the Clerk of the Court and serving on all parties, either electronically or by non-electronic means, a Consent to Electronic Filing and Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address (Judicial Council Form EFS-005-CV).

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A filer may submit documents through a court-approved electronic filing vendor, which must convert and file them electronically and serve designated parties.

The filer may alternatively file by submitting documents to a court approved electronic filing vendor. The vendor must then convert those documents to electronic form, file them with the Clerk of the Court, and serve designated parties as provided.

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Applies to

Documents

Parties whose computer systems are integrated with the court’s case management system may file directly through those systems.

Parties with computer systems that are integrated with the court’s case management system may file directly through those systems.

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Until the Court’s E-filing system is implemented, parties without integrated systems may file through the Court’s E-delivery system or file paper documents in person at the Clerk’s Office.

Until implementation of the Court’s E-filing system, parties that do not have computer systems that are integrated with the Court’s case management system may use the Court’s E-delivery system to file documents as provided on the court’s website or continue to file paper documents in person in the Clerk’s Office.