Court Rules

Santa Clara Superior Court Electronic Filing Rules

3 rules from official source documents

Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Santa Clara Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Required
Always

All complex and provisionally complex actions are subject to the Court's Electronic Filing and Service Standing Order unless exempted by court order for good cause.

All actions classified as complex or provisionally complex are subject to the Court’s Electronic Filing and Service Standing Order, unless exempted by order of the Court for good cause. Further information is posted on the Court’s website at http://www.scscourt.org/forms_and_filing/efiling.shtml.

Santa Clara County has adopted a Resolution and General Order establishing mandatory electronic filing.

Resolution and General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing May 26, 2016

The guidelines identify the court's e-filing website as http://www.scscourt.org/forms_and_filing/efiling.shtml.

E-Filing Web Site: http://www.scscourt.org/forms_and_filing/efiling.shtml

Common questions about Santa Clara Superior Court electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Santa Clara Superior Court?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All complex and provisionally complex actions are subject to the Court's Electronic Filing and Service Standing Order unless exempted by court order for good cause.

View ruleSource: page 9, section IV. GENERAL MATTERS

Is electronic filing required in Santa Clara Superior Court?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Santa Clara County has adopted a Resolution and General Order establishing mandatory electronic filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Resolutions and General Orders