Orange County District Court, Texas Electronic Filing Rules
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Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Orange County District Court, Texas; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Attorneys must use the State-mandated electronic e-filing system.
Attorneys must use the electronic e-filing system as mandated by the State of Texas.
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- Applies to
- Ex parte relief request
Submit requests for ex parte relief electronically.
3.4.1. Please submit your request for ex parte relief electronically.
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- Applies to
- Scheduling order
After receiving trial dates and conferring with the opposing side, parties should e-file the Court’s Scheduling Order form 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.
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If direct filing with the District Clerk is not available, self-represented litigants must use the electronic e-filing system.
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Self-represented litigants must e-file if direct filing with the District Clerk is unavailable.
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If dates cannot be agreed to, please e- file a letter describing your efforts and attach all attempts at obtaining a signature for the scheduling order.
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When dates cannot be agreed to, the letter and signature-request attempts should be e-filed.
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Self-represented litigants may use the electronic filing system or file documents directly with the District Clerk, at the discretion of the District Clerk.
Is electronic filing required in Orange County District Court, Texas?
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must use the State-mandated electronic e-filing system.
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