Court Rules

Jefferson County District Courts Electronic Filing Rules

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Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Jefferson County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Applies to
Notice of settlement

All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL NOTICES OF SETTLEMENT MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND EFILED WITH THE COURT.*

Attorneys must use the District Clerk's required or mandated electronic or e-filing system.

Attorneys must use the electronic or e-filing system required or mandated by the District Clerk.

If direct filing with the District Clerk is unavailable, self-represented litigants must use the electronic or e-filing system.

If direct filing with the District Clerk is not available, self-represented litigants must use the electronic or e-filing system.

Self-represented litigants may electronically file or file directly with the District Clerk, subject to the District Clerk's discretion.

Self-represented litigants may use electronic filing or file documents directly with the District Clerk, at the discretion of the District Clerk.

Applies to
Scheduling order

After receiving trial dates and conferring with the opposing party or counsel, the parties should electronically file the Court's Scheduling Order with the trial date and mediation details.

After receiving trial dates and conferring with the opposing party or counsel, please e-file the Court's form Scheduling Order (available on the Court's website) with the trial date and mediation details.

Electronic filing is permitted and mandated by TRCP 21(f) despite this standing order's confidentiality requirements.

Nothing in this standing order prohibits the use of electronic filing as mandated by TRCP 21(f).

Common questions about Jefferson County District Courts electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Jefferson County District Courts?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section RULE 8 - GENERAL

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