Upshur County District Court, Texas Electronic Filing Rules

CRITICAL

Filers must submit e-filings through an EFSP.

The Filer submits the e-Filing through an EFSP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Sensitive information

If a filer cannot obtain an order sealing sensitive information, the filing must be made over the counter.

If the Filer is submitting sensitive information, and cannot obtain an order sealing it, file over counter.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Confidential information

Confidential information must not be sent through e-filing.

DO NOT SEND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION THROUGH E-FILING.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Civil filing

Civil filings must be submitted electronically, except qualified emergency filings and pleadings submitted by pro se litigants.

The Upshur County District Clerk's office is mandated to begin e-File on January 1, 2015. The mandate covers all civil filings submitted to the District Clerk's office, excluding qualified Emergency Filings and pleadings submitted by Pro Se litigants.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Cover letter

The separate cover letter for a request for issuance must be e-filed.

If issuance is requested the Filer will need to give instructions on how service is to be obtained by a separate e-Filed cover letter.

INFO

Applies to

Court order

Court orders such as final decrees and final judgments may be handled in paper form or by e-filing.

Order of the court final decrees, final judgment, etc. (Minutes of the court) will be handled in paper form or e-File.