Thurston County Superior Court, Washington Electronic Filing Rules

CRITICAL

Applies to

Documents with signatures

Electronic filing by a party or attorney satisfies CR 11’s signature requirement; third-party-signed documents may be electronically filed, but the filing party must retain a signed copy and make it available for inspection on request.

Use of electronic filing by a party or attorney shall constitute compliance with CR 11’s signature requirement. Documents containing signatures of third parties (for example, affidavits and stipulations) may also be filed electronically as set forth in GR 30(d). A copy of the electronically filed document with signatures shall be maintained in paper or electronic form by the filing party and made available for inspection by other parties or the court upon request.

CRITICAL

Original wills and codicils, certified appellate records, documents presented at hearings or trial, documents submitted for in camera review under GR 15, and affidavits for garnishment or execution writs must be filed on paper rather than electronically.

The following documents must be filed in paper form, not electronically filed: (i) Original wills and codicils; (ii) Certified records of proceedings for purposes of appeal; (iii) Documents presented for filing during a court hearing or trial; (iv) Documents submitted for in camera review under GR 15; and (v) Affidavits for writs of garnishment and writs of execution.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judge copy

Judge’s copies may not be submitted electronically unless this rule provides otherwise or the court orders it.

(C) Judge’s copies are not accepted by electronic means except as provided in this rule or if by order of the court.

WARNING

Applies to

Documents and bench copies

Electronic filing of documents and bench copies through the clerk’s eFile Service or a provider using it is permitted when the documents comply with applicable rules and standards and the transmission method is approved by the clerk.

The clerk may accept for filing an electronic document that complies with the court rules and the Electronic Filing Technical Standards. Electronic filing of documents and bench copies with the clerk using the clerk’s eFile Service or an electronic service provider that uses the clerk’s eFile service is permitted if the transmission of documents is done in a manner approved by the clerk.

WARNING

Applies to

Electronically filed documents

Electronically filed documents need not also be filed on paper unless LGR 30(b)(2) requires paper, but parties must still follow the local rules for judge’s copies.

Documents that are electronically filed do not need to be submitted to the clerk’s office for filing on paper, unless paper is required under LGR 30(b)(2). However, parties are required to follow the local court rules regarding judge’s copies, LCR 5(k).

INFO

Applies to

Judge copy

When e-filing, filers may select the Clerk’s Office option to deliver the judge’s copy instead of dropping off a hard copy.

Instead of dropping off a hard copy, you may use the Clerk’s Office process for providing judge’s copies. At the time you file your document through the Clerk’s Office e-filing system, you may select the option of having the Clerk’s Office deliver your judge’s copy (for a fee).

INFO

The Clerk accepts unlawful detainer administrative-session documents by e-filing, mail, or in-person filing.

File your documents with the Clerk (e-file, mail, or in person). Your documents must be filed by no later than 12:00 noon the Monday immediately before the Wednesday Administrative Session. This calendar is capped at 25 motions per week. You can see if there is room for your motion by looking at the Clerk’s available hearing times report.

INFO

Applies to

Judge copy

When e-filing, filers may select the Clerk’s Office option to deliver the judge’s copy instead of delivering a hard copy.

Instead of delivering a hard copy, you may use the Clerk’s office process for providing judge’s copies to us. At the time you file your document through the Clerk’s office e-filing system, you may select the option of having the Clerk’s office deliver your judge’s copy (for a fee).

INFO

The Clerk accepts these documents by e-filing, mail, or in-person filing.

File your documents with the Clerk (e-file, mail, or in person) before calling. You should try to file 2-3 court days in advance.