Electronic Filing Rules

Counsel must convert documents to searchable PDF per Local Rule 5-4.3 for electronic filing.

Counsel must e-file a Notice of Lodging with proposed amended pleading as separate document, plus redlined version as appendix to moving papers.

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Proposed orders must be electronically lodged when filing or opposing a motion.

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases.

Attorneys must e-file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases via CM/ECF effective 12/1/2015, with exceptions for criminal cases, entirely sealed cases, and pro se filers.

Must use 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu in CM/ECF for sealed documents; using regular motion events results in public filing.

Sealed motions must use 'Sealed Motion' event; sealed exhibits to summary judgment motions must be filed via 'Sealed Document' event and linked to the summary judgment motion.

Sealed documents must be e-filed via CM/ECF unless technical failure occurs, requiring paper filing with original, judge's copy in sealed envelopes, title page attached, and PDF on CD.

Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must include Redacted Document and Proposed Order as attachments with correct categories selected.

When e-filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, select 'Application' for the moving document.

Amended Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must use the 'Amendment (Motion related)' e-filing event to avoid duplicate motions.

The filing party's role must be entered in the 'Party Role' field when e-filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Do not click the Back button after clicking Next when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, as this will cause an error.

To file a Sealed Declaration in Support, navigate to Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events in the ECF system.

Sealed Declaration in Support must be filed using the 'Sealed Declaration in Support' event in the e-filing system.

Only parties who have already appeared in the case may file a Sealed Declaration in Support.

E-filing upload screen for Sealed Declaration in Support must turn red; otherwise, restart docketing process.

Main document for Sealed Declaration in Support filing must be the Declaration in Support of Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Unredacted document attachments to Sealed Declaration in Support must be categorized as 'Unredacted Document'.

Declarations related to an Application for Leave to File Under Seal must be linked to the correct related application when e-filing.

When e-filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, the correct application must be selected from the list presented in the e-filing portal.

E-filing a sealed document requires a prior court order granting leave to file under seal and compliance with specified e-filing portal navigation steps.

Sealed documents must be e-filed via the ECF Civil Events Screen; upload screen must turn red to confirm under-seal status, otherwise restart the filing process.

Attachments to sealed documents must have their category selected from the dropdown list during the e-filing process.

Users must review the service-related reminder message and click Next when e-filing a sealed document.

After clicking 'Next' on the final docket entry screen when e-filing a sealed document, do not click the 'Back' button, as this will cause an error.

E-filing a sealed motion is only permitted if a prior court order granting leave to file under seal has been obtained.

To e-file a sealed motion, you must select the 'Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)' from the event list.

Only parties who have already appeared in the case may file a sealed motion, and must be selected from the appeared party list in the Select the Party field.

When e-filing a sealed motion, you must answer the question presented on the screen and click Next.

When e-filing a sealed motion, if the document upload screen does not turn red after selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice, you must stop and restart the docketing process as documents will not be filed under seal.

When e-filing a sealed motion, the main sealed motion document must be uploaded under the Main Document field via the Browse button.

Each attachment to a sealed motion must have its corresponding Category field selected from the dropdown to correctly identify the document.

Sealed Opposition e-filing event is located at the specified path in the court's ECF system.

To e-file a Sealed Opposition, select “Under Seal Filing Events” under “UNDER SEAL FILINGS” on the Civil Event Screen.

E-filing a Sealed Opposition requires entering the case number in the “Civil Case Number” field and clicking “Find This Case.”

E-filing a Sealed Opposition requires selecting the “Sealed Opposition” event from the presented list and clicking Next.

E-filing a Sealed Opposition requires selecting the filing party from the list of appeared parties in the “Select the Party” field and clicking Next.

When e-filing a sealed opposition, after selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice, the upload screen must turn red; if not, stop and restart the docketing process from the Civil Events Screen.

E-filing a sealed reply via this event is permitted only if the filer has already obtained a court order granting leave to file the document under seal; otherwise, the e-filing cannot be completed.

When filing sealed reply, upload screen must turn red; if not, restart docketing process.

Sealed Reply must be linked to the related motion(s) during filing.

Attachments to sealed reply must be individually uploaded and correctly categorized.

Application for Leave for In Camera Review must be electronically filed via the court’s ECF system by navigating to Under Seal Filing Events, entering the case number, selecting the correct case, choosing the Leave for In Camera Review event, and selecting the filing party.

When attaching additional documents to an Application for Leave for In Camera Review, filers must select the correct category from the dropdown for each attachment.

Amended Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must use the 'Amendment (Motion related)' e-filing event to avoid duplicate motions.

Counsel must electronically file all filings; non-signature items and proposed orders must be text-searchable PDF, with proposed orders attached to main documents.

Pro se litigants may e-file via Court’s EDSS portal in PDF format instead of paper filing.

Motions in limine must be e-filed 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Fee tables must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be e-filed.

Motions, oppositions, replies, and supporting documents (except physical exhibits) must be electronically filed as attachments to the corresponding brief.

Parties filing or opposing motions, ex parte applications, stipulations, or general requests must electronically file a proposed order with required content.

Unmarked proposed findings must be submitted to the Chambers email address in Word or WordPerfect format at the time of filing.

Counsel must submit proposed instructions to the chambers email address.

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases using CM/ECF.

Sealed documents must be e-filed using the 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu; using regular motion events will result in public filing.

Continuance and extension requests must be electronically filed with a proposed order and supporting declaration.

Proposed orders for evidentiary objections may be filed via CM/ECF or emailed to the provided chambers email address.

Applications to seal (for sealing only certain documents), along with the declaration giving notice and proof of service, must be electronically filed.

For applications to seal where the application and order are also to be sealed, counsel must electronically file a notice of manual filing indicating that the application, declaration, proof of service, proposed order, and documents sought to be sealed have been submitted to the court.

Moving party's counsel must electronically file the Joint Brief and appendices.

Notice of Lodging of Consent Form with attached Form CV-11D must be e-filed as a proposed document per Local Rule 5-4.4.

Attorney's fees motions must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Fee calculation table must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

State court answers must be re-filed as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Application to seal must be filed electronically.

Notice of manual filing must be filed electronically when sealing the application, proposed order, and documents.

Counsel must comply with Central District electronic filing General Orders and Local Rules, unless this Order supersedes them.

Pretrial documents must be filed electronically (ECF) and emailed to chambers.

Parties must submit Word-format electronic versions of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms to the provided chambers email address 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Application to seal and proposed order must be filed electronically.

When sealing the application, order, and documents, file a Notice of Manual Filing.

Answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

Counsel must electronically file all civil filings per FRCP 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4.

Counsel must e-file all filings; items not requiring court signature in PDF; proposed orders as PDF attachments.

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed and set for hearing per Local Rule 6-1.

PDF versions of briefs must be filed in CM/ECF.

Cited documents not previously filed in CM/ECF must be attached to the brief to be linked.

Hyperlinked briefs must be filed on CM/ECF with the brief as the main document, all linked PDFs as attachments, each attachment with a selected document type and written description (unique if similarly labeled), and all evidence attached before completing filing.

Hyperlinked documents must be filed via CM/ECF using typical electronic filing processes, with no special steps required except for documents with links to their own attachments.

When the sealing application and order are not under seal, the application and proposed order must be e-filed.

When the sealing application and order are under seal, documents must be filed manually via Notice of Manual Filing; e-filing is not used.

E-filing is unavailable in a sealed action; all documents must be filed manually without a Notice of Manual Filing.

In removed actions, state-court answers must be re-filed as supplements; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

Electronic filing is mandatory in all civil cases in the Central District of California.

All documents except sealed or in camera filings must be filed electronically per Central District Local Rules.

All documents must be filed electronically except sealed/in camera filings, with docket entries clearly identifying applicable defendant(s); items must be docketed only for relevant defendants.

Counsel must comply with Local Rules for electronic filing, convert all documents to searchable PDF, and ensure text is selectable/copyable.

Government must email specified FPTC documents to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Attorneys must e-file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases via CM/ECF, with exceptions for criminal cases, entirely sealed cases, and pro se parties.

Sealed documents e-filed via CM/ECF must use the 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu, not regular motion event menus.

Sealed motions must be filed using the 'Sealed Motion' event, and sealed exhibits using the 'Sealed Document' event linked to the related motion.

Only documents filed using specific sealed docket entries from the CIVIL Under Seal Filing Events menu are sealed upon submission.

Sealed documents must be filed in paper if electronic filing is impossible due to CM/ECF technical failure per L.R. 5-4.6.2.

Application for Leave to File Under Seal must be electronically filed via ECF as a two-step process separating public and sealed components.

“Application” must be selected as the moving document type when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Filing party’s role must be entered in the “Party Role” field when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Amended Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event to avoid duplicate motions on the judge’s calendar.

Date and Time fields must be left blank when filing Application for Leave to File Under Seal as no hearing is required.

After clicking 'Next' on the final docket entry text screen when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, clicking 'Back' will cause an error.

Sealed Declaration in Support must be filed via the ECF event path: Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Declaration in Support.

To file a Sealed Declaration in Support electronically, the filer must select the corresponding event from the list and click Next.

When filing a Sealed Declaration in Support, the filing party must be selected from parties who have already appeared in the case, followed by two Next clicks.

After the upload screen turns red, the Sealed Declaration in Support must be uploaded under the “Main Document” field.

When e-filing under-seal documents, do not click the “Back” button after clicking “Next” on the final docket entry screen, as this will cause an error.

The Sealed Document e-filing event is the only permissible method to e-file sealed documents and requires a prior court order granting leave to file under seal.

When e-filing sealed documents, the upload screen must turn red after selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice; if not, stop and restart the docketing process as documents will not be filed under seal.

Sealed documents must be linked to a previously entered order granting leave to file under seal to proceed with e-filing docketing.

E-filing a sealed motion is only permitted if the filer has a prior court order granting leave to file the motion under seal.

When e-filing a sealed motion, the screen must turn red to confirm proper under-seal docketing; if not, restart the process.

Sealed motions must be linked to a previously entered order granting leave to file under seal, otherwise docketing cannot proceed.

Appropriate moving document type must be selected when e-filing a sealed motion.

Hearing information for the presiding judge must be entered when e-filing a sealed motion.

Service reminder message must be reviewed when e-filing a sealed motion.

Warning message on the following screen must be noted when e-filing a sealed motion.

When e-filing under-seal documents, do not click the Back button after clicking Next on the final docket entry screen, as this will cause an error.

Sealed Opposition e-filing event is located at the path Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Opposition.

Filers must select “Under Seal Filing Events” under the “UNDER SEAL FILINGS” heading on the Civil Event Screen to access sealed opposition e-filing.

E-filing a Sealed Opposition requires entering the case number in the Civil Case Number field and clicking Find This Case.

Filers must select the correct case from any presented list and click Next on the subsequent two screens when e-filing a Sealed Opposition.

Filers must select the “Sealed Opposition” event from the presented list and click Next to proceed with e-filing.

The filing party for a Sealed Opposition must be selected from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case.

Filers must answer the question presented on the screen during the Sealed Opposition e-filing process and click Next.

When e-filing sealed opposition, selecting 'A Court Order' then clicking Next twice leads to upload screen; screen must turn red, else documents will not be filed under seal, restart docketing process.

For sealed opposition e-filing, after screen turns red, upload main document via Browse button, select file, click Open.

When e-filing sealed opposition with attachments, upload each via Attachments Browse button, select correct category from dropdown.

Sealed Opposition e-filing requires linking the document to the motion(s) it relates to.

Click Next after the final docket text appears when e-filing under-seal documents.

When e-filing sealed reply after selecting “A Court Order”, upload screen must turn red; if not, stop and restart docketing.

Attachments to sealed reply must have correct category selected from drop down list.

Sealed Reply must be linked to related motion(s) and an Order granting leave to file under seal; docketing cannot continue without the order.

Application for Leave for In Camera Review must be e-filed via the court’s e-filing system under the Under Seal Filing Events menu.

When attaching additional documents to an Application for Leave for In Camera Review, select the correct category from the dropdown list for each attachment.

Amended Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event to avoid duplicate motions on the judge’s calendar.

Applications for Leave for In Camera Review do not require a hearing; do not set a hearing date when e-filing.

Counsel must comply with Local Rules for electronic filing unless superseded; PDFs must be searchable, proper size, and text-selectable/copyable/pasteable.

Declarations, exhibits, and other attachments must be filed as separately docketed entries with clear descriptions.

For requests to seal only documents (not application/order), electronically file the application/declaration and attach the proposed order.

For requests to seal application/order/documents, electronically file a notice of manual filing.

Zoom appearance requests must be filed electronically.

For requests to seal only documents (not the application and order), the application to seal and/or declaration must be electronically filed with the proposed order attached.

For requests to seal the application, order, and documents, a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING must be electronically filed indicating the relevant documents have been submitted to the Court.

Answers filed in state court must be refiled in federal court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Counsel must e-file all filings in PDF format; proposed orders must be e-filed as PDF attachments.

Motions for attorneys' fees must be electronically filed.

Counsel must e-file all filings.

Answers filed in state court must be refiled in federal court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Joint brief, JAF, and JAE must be electronically filed by moving party's counsel.

Zoom requests must be e-filed.

All pretrial documents must be filed and emailed in Word format to chambers on the due date.

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases using CM/ECF.

Pro se parties must file sealed documents in paper; e-filing of sealed documents is not permitted for pro se parties.

In cases where the entire case is under seal, all documents must be filed in paper.

If e-filing fails due to technical failure, file paper copies in sealed envelopes with title page and a PDF on CD.

Must use specific ECF events: 'Leave to File Under Seal' for public documents and 'Sealed Declaration in Support' for sealed documents.

When filing a sealed document, the upload screen must turn red to confirm the filing will be under seal; if not, stop and restart the process.

Answers filed in state court must be re-filed in federal court; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

The court uses an electronic filing system; e-filing requirements are governed by General Order 10-07 and Local Rule 5-4.

Attorneys must e-file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases via CM/ECF, with exceptions for criminal cases, entirely sealed cases, and pro se parties.

Sealed documents must be e-filed using the CM/ECF 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu; regular motion events will result in public filing.

Only documents filed using specific sealed docket events on the CIVIL CM/ECF menu are sealed upon submission.

Sealed documents that cannot be e-filed due to CM/ECF technical failure must be paper-filed with sealed envelopes and PDF CD requirements.

Docketing sealed events must display a red screen; if not, the entry must be restarted.

Electronic filing is required for Applications for Leave to File Under Seal via a two-step process.

Amendments to existing Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must use the 'Amendment (Motion related)' e-filing event; using the 'Leave to File Document Under Seal' event creates duplicate calendar entries. Filing party's role must be entered in the Party Role field.

Applications for Leave to File Under Seal require no hearing; filers must not set a hearing date and leave Date and Time fields blank when e-filing.

After clicking Next on the final docket entry screen when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, do not click the Back button, as this will cause an error.

Sealed declarations in support of applications to file under seal must be filed using the specified ECF event path, as required by local rules.

To e-file a Sealed Declaration in Support, select the corresponding event from the list of available events.

Only parties who have already appeared in the case may file a Sealed Declaration in Support via the e-filing portal.

Under-seal documents in civil cases in the Central District of California must be electronically filed.

When e-filing a sealed document, first select Under Seal Filing Events from the Civil Events Screen under the UNDER SEAL FILINGS heading.

When e-filing a sealed document, enter the case number in the Civil Case Number field and click Find This Case.

If a list of cases is presented when e-filing a sealed document, select the correct case and click Next on that screen and the following screen.

When e-filing a sealed document, select the Sealed Document event from the presented list and click Next.

When e-filing a sealed document, select the filing party from the list of parties who have appeared in the case and click Next.

When e-filing a sealed document, answer the question presented on the next screen and click Next.

When e-filing sealed documents, selecting 'A Court Order' then clicking Next twice leads to upload screen which must turn red; if not, restart docketing process.

Sealed documents must be linked to an Order granting leave to file under seal during e-filing.

After clicking Next on the final docket entry text screen when e-filing a sealed document, do not click the Back button, as doing so causes an error.

E-filing a sealed motion is only permitted if a prior court order granting leave to file under seal has been obtained.

To e-file a sealed motion, select the “Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)” from the event list and click Next.

When e-filing a sealed motion, select the filing party from parties who have appeared in the case, then click Next twice.

If selecting “A Court Order” as sealing authorization, click Next twice to reach upload screen; screen must turn red, otherwise stop and restart filing process.

If the sealed motion upload screen turns red, upload the main sealed motion document under the “Main Document” field.

Attachments to sealed motions must be uploaded under the “Attachments” section with correct Category selected for each.

Filers must select the appropriate document type for the moving sealed motion when e-filing.

Filers must enter the filing party’s role in the “Party Role” field when e-filing a sealed motion.

Filers must enter hearing information for the presiding judge when e-filing a sealed motion.

Filers must review the service-related reminder message when e-filing a sealed motion.

Filers must note the warning message on the specified screen when e-filing a sealed motion.

After clicking 'Next' to complete e-filing of under-seal documents, do not click 'Back' as this causes an error.

Sealed Reply documents must be e-filed via the ECF Civil Events Screen using the specified navigation path and step-by-step instructions.

When e-filing a Sealed Reply, selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice must lead to a red upload screen; if not, stop and restart the Sealed Reply docketing process.

Sealed Reply main document must be uploaded via the 'Main Document' Browse button on the red upload screen.

Sealed Reply must be linked to the motion or motions to which it relates.

Sealed Reply must be linked to the correct motion during e-filing.

Sealed Reply must be linked to an order granting leave to file under seal; docketing cannot continue if no such order exists.

After clicking Next to complete an under-seal e-filing, do not click the Back button, as doing so will create an error.

First step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select Under Seal Filing Events from the Civil Screen's Under Seal Filings section.

Second step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: enter the case number and click Find This Case.

Third step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: confirm correct case and click Next.

Fourth step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select the Leave for In Camera Review event and click Next.

Fifth step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select the filing party from the list of appeared parties and click Next.

When filing an Application for Leave for In Camera Review, the moving document must be categorized as “Application”.

Amendments to Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” e-filing event to avoid duplicate calendar entries.

No hearing is required for Applications for Leave for In Camera Review; do not set a hearing date and leave Date/Time fields blank when filing.

Attachments to Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must have their “Category” field correctly selected from the drop-down list.

When presented with a case list during e-filing of sealed documents, select the correct case and click Next only once per screen.

When filing a sealed opposition, the upload screen must turn red to confirm sealed filing; if not, stop and restart the process.

Zoom appearance requests must be filed electronically.

Sealed documents in criminal cases must be filed in paper unless the assigned judge's standing orders direct otherwise.

Review the REMINDER message on the next screen when e-filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Note the warning message on the specified screen and click Next when e-filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Pro se parties may file all documents in paper format per Local Rule 5-4.2.

Pro se parties are permitted to file documents by email if they meet specified requirements.

Pro se litigants may file electronically via EDSS using PDF format.

Pro se litigants may file documents via EDSS instead of mail or in-person; requires internet and email; PDF format.

Sealed documents filed electronically are restricted from viewing and not accessible via the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to case participants.

Pro se litigants may use EDSS to file documents in PDF format instead of mailing or bringing to Clerk's Office.

Pro se litigants may use EDSS for electronic filing instead of paper.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt from this mandatory e-filing requirement.

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper in the courtroom.

Parties must electronically file documents unless they are self-represented or have an exemption.

Attorneys must e-file all documents in Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters.

Represented litigants must e-file through an approved EFSP.

Except for self-represented litigants or those with exemptions, parties must electronically file documents.

Represented parties in civil actions must e-file via approved electronic service provider unless exempt.

Represented parties in unlimited/limited civil and probate cases must e-file in forma pauperis applications; self-represented file in person.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed per General Order timing; exempt limited civil parties file at Stanley Mosk courthouse by 11am with fees.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file in person.

Represented litigants must e-file all civil documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and must file at the filing window.

Electronic filing of court documents occurs through an approved electronic filing service provider (EFSP).

Add-On Petitions to Coordinate must be electronically filed separately for each case to be added to a JCCP action.

Documents exempt from electronic filing may be filed in person at the Clerk’s Office or by mail.

Represented parties in unlimited and limited civil cases must comply with mandatory electronic filing for fee waiver applications.

Facsimile filing is permitted in small claims and family law cases, subject to specified procedures.

All documents must be e-filed prior to the hearing date per Local Rule 3.4.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Self-represented litigants and parties exempt from electronic filing must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office on the hearing date.

Represented parties must electronically file all documents except exhibits pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.

Jury instructions must be e-filed and printed copy delivered to Department F44; non-represented parties only need printed copy.

Hearing exhibits are not to be filed electronically.

Indictments, criminal complaints, and informations must be filed per Local Rule 2.3(a)(3).

Only specified motions/documents under 10 pages may be filed by facsimile; all other documents prohibited.

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is self-represented or exempt.

Proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.

Default packages must be filed electronically.

Trial documents must be filed electronically.

Orders must be filed electronically.

Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judgments must be filed electronically.

Attorneys must e-file civil documents in compliance with the mandatory e-filing general order.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is self-represented or exempt.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements for ex parte applications and related documents.

Plaintiffs must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with eFiling exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is self-represented or exempt.

Post-trial motions must comply with the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Represented litigants must e-file through an approved EFSP.

Medication capacity hearing petitions may be filed via facsimile at (323) 223-3538.

All filings must be made electronically unless the party is self-represented or exempt; documents may not be filed directly in the department.

Represented parties in civil actions must electronically file documents via an approved electronic service provider unless exempted by the court.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing (e-filing optional) and encouraged to participate; represented parties may apply for exemption.

After consolidation, all future papers must be filed only in the lead case (first filed case unless otherwise ordered).

Ex parte applications and support must be e-filed by 10am court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30am day of hearing. Self-represented exempt.

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in text-searchable PDF with bookmarked attachments; self-represented exempt.

Represented litigants must e-file through an approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the clerk's window.

Represented litigants must electronically file civil documents through an approved EFSP.

Documents in related cases must be e-filed in the portal for that case type if e-filing is implemented there.

Certain documents (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, etc.) are prohibited from electronic filing.

Notice of Lodgment must be e-filed; attachments must be paper.

Fee waiver applications may be electronically filed in authorized actions.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Facsimile filing is permitted in general civil (excluding Personal Injury courts), family law, and probate cases.

Electronic delivery of filings is permitted in general civil Personal Injury courts as of March 1, 2016, requiring use of court-approved electronic service provider and compliance with website terms; certain documents are prohibited from electronic delivery.

All filers except self-represented parties must electronically file all civil documents including ex parte applications under CRC Rule 3.1203.

Electronic filing is required for all represented parties in Unlimited Civil Courts.

All documents in this order must be filed electronically unless the filer is self-represented or exempt.

Parties represented by counsel must comply with Local Rule 3.4 for mandatory e-filing.

All documents must be filed electronically.

Represented litigants must e-file civil documents through approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt and may file at filing window

Mandatory eFiling required for all documents unless party is self-represented or has eFiling exemption; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and General Order.

Parties must electronically file documents unless they are self-represented or have an exemption.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically; a paper trial notebook must also be provided to the Court.

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

Original orders/judgments for signature must be submitted directly to Department 636 courtroom, not e-filed.

All parties must comply with the General Order for mandatory electronic filing in civil cases.

Case Management Conference statements must be filed via eCourt before the CMC.

All filings must be electronically filed unless the filer is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. court day prior to hearing; pro se litigants may file in person on day of hearing.

Attorneys must e-file trial documents per 2018 Mandatory E-Filing Order; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Represented litigants must e-file all papers unless an exemption applies.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Parties must submit paper trial notebook to court and FSC/trial documents electronically.

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the first floor filing window.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements and may file papers in person at the courthouse filing window.

All documents must be electronically filed unless an exemption applies.

Notice of Settlement must be e-filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Remote appearances are not permitted for Final Status Conferences.

This order governs service among parties only; documents filed with the court must be filed traditionally on the court's website with a signature and comply with CCP and CRC.

Mandatory electronic filing for civil cases commenced on January 2, 2019.

Ex parte applications and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Notice of Settlement must be e-filed by plaintiff using Form CM-200.

Parties must provide a paper trial notebook and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.

Mandatory e-filing required for motions, oppositions, and replies; self-represented litigants are exempt.

Motions must be electronically filed except by self-represented litigants or parties exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte documents must be e-filed except by self-represented litigants or those excused from e-filing.

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in PDF text-searchable form.

Parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required or parties are self-represented.

All motion-related pleadings must be e-filed unless exempt.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 AM court day before hearing.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Form CM-200.

Parties must electronically file documents unless exempt from mandatory e-filing; facsimile filings are prohibited, and filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the docket.

Represented litigants must file all papers electronically unless exempt.

Parties represented by attorneys in Complex Civil matters must electronically file all documents effective September 20, 2021; all e-filed Limited, Unlimited, and Complex Civil documents are subject to the prior General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Efilers in each JCCP must select a single court-approved bulletin board or integrated informal communications provider.

Attorneys must e-file civil documents in compliance with LASC Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order.

Proposed jury instructions must be submitted electronically at or before the FSC.

All documents must be electronically filed unless an exemption applies.

All parties must comply with the Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil General Order dated November 5, 2018.

Self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file paper documents in the clerk’s office.

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper copies in the courtroom.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents via the approved electronic filing service provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Parties and counsel must comply with Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil when e-filing.

Represented parties must electronically file all trial documents except exhibits.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Self-represented litigants may file judgments, orders, and stipulations directly in the courtroom, but must include self-addressed stamped envelopes and conforming copies.

Self-represented parties may e-file ex parte documents by 10:00 a.m. day before hearing, or bring documents to Clerk’s Office by 8:30 a.m. day of hearing with fee payment.

Exhibits for trial and evidentiary hearings are prohibited from electronic filing.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents except exhibits per the Final Status Conference Order.

Jury instructions must be e-filed plus hard copy delivered to Dept F43; self-represented only need hard copy.

Court mandates e-filing for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with e-filing exemptions.

Motions to seal must be e-filed, with a courtesy copy of the motion and sealed documents delivered to Department 310.

Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be e-filed.

Los Angeles Superior Court requires electronic filing of all civil documents effective January 2, 2019.

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Spring Street Courthouse Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing unless exempt.

Written opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Represented parties in civil actions must file documents electronically via approved electronic service provider unless exempted by court.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from e-filing; represented parties may apply for exemption.

Moving parties must reserve a hearing date online via the Court Reservation System before filing any motion.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper documents.

Complaints, answers, petitions, and responses must be separately filed; attorneys must efile these documents.

Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines, except for self-represented or exempt parties.

Attorneys in civil cases must e-file unless exempt by court order.

Exempt e-filing documents may be filed in person (8:30 AM–4:30 PM) or by mail.

Fax filing for civil documents is prohibited as of November 14, 2022.

E-filings must be submitted through an approved EFSP; court does not accept direct e-filings.

Specific documents are exempt from e-filing; conditionally sealed documents require courtesy copy of motion delivered to courtroom.

All papers must be filed online via the court website unless ordered otherwise.

Ex parte applications must be filed via Clerk’s resource account, fax, drop-box, or physical delivery with advance appointment.

Parties must submit pre-marked exhibits and a working copy to the clerk before trial begins.

Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications the day prior to the hearing by 10 a.m.

Oppositions and replies may be filed in the Clerk's Office (counter) or electronically.

Orders may be delivered to either the Clerk's Office or the Courtroom.

Default packages must be submitted to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Parties must electronically file all trial documents prior to the jury trial date.

Judgments must be delivered to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Parties e-filing documents must comply with the Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte oppositions electronically by 8:30 a.m. hearing day or in person the day of the hearing.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents except exhibits per the Final Status Conference Order.

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F49.

Represented parties must e-file jury instructions and deliver printed copy to Dept F49; self-represented only need printed copy.

Exhibits must be in Exhibit Notebooks, 5 copies submitted first day of trial; exhibits prohibited from e-filing.

Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Written opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Mandatory electronic filing is required for all parties except self-represented litigants.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; opposition by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Represented litigants must e-file all documents in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters through an approved EFSP.

All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the courthouse window.

All documents must be e-filed.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in the Clerk’s Office on the day of the hearing.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file in the courtroom.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file in person; e-filing is encouraged but optional.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in the Clerk's Office on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Writs and abstracts must be submitted in a separate electronic envelope.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing.

Writs and Abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but encouraged to participate.

Facsimile filing permitted in general civil (except Personal Injury), small claims, family law, probate cases.

Electronic delivery permitted in Personal Injury courts via approved ESP; certain documents excluded.

If a joint appendix is submitted, the complete record may be submitted electronically (USB flash drive preferred) and must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte motions via physical copy to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Multiple documents for one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction.

Self-represented litigants may file in person at the Clerk's Office.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in person at 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file at the filing window.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing for ex parte applications.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but encouraged to participate.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing for ex parte applications.

This General Order applies to all documents filed within the Civil Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Multiple documents for one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction.

Self-represented litigants may file trial documents directly in Department F47.

Drop boxes at Stanley Mosk and Spring Street Courthouses are available for paper filings.

Counsel may appear remotely via LA CourtConnect instead of in person.

Self-represented litigants may e-file but are not required to do so.

Remote appearances are permitted and encouraged in all matters except jury trials.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements per CRC Rule 2.253(b)(2).

Remote appearances via LACourtConnect are permitted under CRC 3.670.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file paper documents at the filing window.

MSC statements must be electronically filed and are kept confidential if properly identified.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 12:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Statement of Compliance must be e-filed and a courtesy copy provided as part of the trial notebook.

Proposed preliminary instructions must be e-filed and a copy provided to the court before jury selection concludes.

Proposed Judgment must be e-filed within 7 calendar days of the verdict.

Mandatory Settlement Conference statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential.

Trial documents must be e-filed by noon the Friday before trial.

Proposed jury instructions, jury instruction list, and proposed verdict forms must be e-filed before trial.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed; the court will also hear oral oppositions.

All documents lodged with the court must be e-filed; physical copies are not accepted for the department.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

All ex parte papers must be e-filed no later than 3:00 p.m. business day before hearing.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. day of hearing.

Statement of Compliance must be e-filed.

Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday before trial.

Proposed Judgment must be e-filed.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed; self-represented parties are exempt.

All trial-related documents must be e-filed.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

All ex parte support papers must be e-filed and courtesy copies delivered by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

MSC statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential if properly identified.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Motion dates must be reserved on the court website.

The Statement of Compliance must be e-filed and a courtesy copy provided as part of the trial notebook.

Counsel must e-file proposed jury instructions by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial.

Counsel must e-file proposed preliminary jury instructions if they object or want additional ones before jury selection concludes.

Verdict forms must be e-filed (agreed or disputed).

Factual stipulations must be e-filed and included in trial notebook.

Procedural Stipulations form must be e-filed as a signed copy by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday before trial.

Proposed Judgment must be e-filed within 7 calendar days after verdict.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

Parties must e-file a joint notice in table format listing designated deposition testimony by page and line number, and any objections.

Stipulations to be read or submitted to the jury must be in writing and e-filed.

Ex parte application papers must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.

Motion dates must be reserved on the Court Public Website.

Parties must e-file the necessary paperwork to withdraw a motion.

Statement of Compliance must be e-filed and a courtesy copy provided as part of the trial notebook.

Word editable versions of contested jury instructions or verdict forms must be emailed to the Clerk at trial commencement.

MSC statements must be e-filed.

Each party must e-file its proposed verdict form.

Parties must e-file agreed-upon verdict forms.

All factual stipulations must be e-filed.

Parties must e-file a signed copy of the Procedural Stipulations form.

Parties must e-file a Notice of Lodging of Deposition Transcripts.

Parties must e-file a Joint Witness List.

Joint Exhibit List must be e-filed.

MSC statements must be e-filed.

MSC statements must be e-filed.

If counsel objects to or requests additional preliminary instructions, they must e-file and provide a copy before jury selection concludes.

Opposition to ex parte must be in writing and e-filed unless self-represented.

When taking a law and motion matter off calendar, counsel must e-file the necessary paperwork.

Stipulated verdict forms must be e-filed and included in the trial notebook.

Disputed verdict forms must be e-filed, included in the trial notebook, and submitted to the Courtroom Clerk in Word format.

Factual stipulations must be in writing, e-filed, and included in the trial notebook.

Other agreed procedural stipulations must be in writing, e-filed, and included in the trial notebook.

A Notice of Lodging of Deposition Transcripts must be e-filed if any transcripts are unsigned.

Joint Witness List must be e-filed.

Joint Exhibit List must be e-filed.

Notice of Lodging of Deposition Transcripts must be e-filed.

Procedural stipulations must be in writing, e-filed, and included in the trial notebook.

Briefs and exhibits must be filed electronically with the Clerk.

E-filing is permitted only in specified civil divisions of the Circuit Court of Cook County, subject to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 15 and 138.

E-filing is excluded for specified case types including adoption, juvenile, mental health, and others.

Specified document types, including those with confidential info, certain petitions, and sealed documents, may not be electronically filed.

E-filing is only permitted via the Clerk's Website; other methods including fax are not accepted.

Pro se litigants must register with the Clerk's Office and provide name, mailing address, email, and phone number.

Only registered authorized filers may e-file or e-serve documents.

Illinois and permitted out-of-state attorneys must register with the Clerk's Office, be in good standing, and provide ARDC number.

Non-routine motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator or e-filed.

Routine motions are presented M-F 9:00am; in-person submissions are left in the designated bin in courtroom 2201.

Routine motions may be submitted via email to law.calfec@cookcountvil.gov; notice of motion must state the submission email address.

Regular motions are heard M, Tu, Th, F 9:30am; spindled via Odyssey get 9:30am date. Properly served motions may piggyback on status calls at 10:00, 10:15, 10:45am; no spindling for those times.

Contested motions must be scheduled via Odyssey system unless piggy-backing to existing date.

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled, survival, wrongful death must be presented in hard copy and not filed until court approved.

Regular motions may be e-filed and submitted to the judge at any time with proper notice.

Settlement approval petitions and proposed orders must not be e-filed prior to submission and must be in draft form.

Settlement petitions deemed adequate by the Court must be e-filed.

Court orders for District 4 Courtroom 201 must be emailed to the specified address.

Motions must be submitted electronically via email to ccc.lawcr2303@cookcountyil.gov.

Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons, survival, and wrongful death claims must be emailed to chambers.

E-Filing is mandatory for all civil case filings in Cook County except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills, using the eFileIL system.

Motions to withdraw attorney with no substitute must be e-filed onto the motion call and are not routine; substitution motions are routine.

All motions must be electronically filed using the Odyssey system.

Emergency motions with a proposed order must be emailed to the Calendar B email account by 4:00 p.m. to be heard at 9:15 a.m. the next day.

Settlement petitions for minors/disabled/etc must be emailed unfiled; do not file until approved.

Routine or agreed motions and proposed orders may be submitted by email by 4:00 p.m. business day prior to presentment.

Emergency motions must be submitted via hard copy and email to the Court by 4:00 p.m. the day before hearing.

Routine motions are not required to be filed via Odyssey e-filing system and require no appearance, but must be set for 8:45 a.m. and served on all parties 7 days prior.

Regular motions must be filed via Odyssey e-filing system or piggy-backed onto a previously scheduled CMC date.

Petitions to approve settlement must be presented electronically via email to Calendar X with the unfiled petition and proposed order.

Approved settlement petitions must be e-filed after receiving court approval.

Post-trial motions must be filed in the Odyssey e-filing system and may be emailed to the judge for consultation.

Motions for alternative service or publication must be spindled on the docket through Odyssey or piggy-backed.

All motions must be filed through the Odyssey e-filing system except routine motions, which may be piggy-backed onto prior set dates.

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled persons, survival, or wrongful death claims must be emailed unfiled for approval and may not be filed until approved.

All motions must be e-filed via the Clerk’s Office Electronic filing system; improperly filed motions will not be heard.

Routine motions must be e-filed and scheduled no sooner than 5 days after notice is served.

All administrative records must be submitted electronically and include a table of contents.

Scheduling for contested and routine motions is conducted through the online e-filing system.

Notices of motion must be spindled via the Odyssey system to set an in-person hearing date and time.

Agreed Dismissal Orders may be submitted via email or dropped off in Courtroom 2204.

Agreed Motions and Orders may be emailed or dropped off, and do not need to be spindled via Odyssey.

Emergency Motions must be submitted to the Calendar Z email and dropped off in Room 2204, include grounds for emergency and a proposed order.

Routine motions may be emailed or dropped off with a proposed order, and need not be spindled via Odyssey.

Contested motions must be spindled via the Odyssey system for in-person hearing.

Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons, survival, or wrongful death claims must be dropped off in Room 2204.

Agreed motions and orders must be submitted via email by 9:30 AM Monday-Thursday or at a case management conference.

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled, survival, wrongful death must be emailed unfiled; not filed until approved.

Routine motions must be e-filed via the Odyssey system; parties with e-filing exemptions may file in room 802 of the Daley Center.

Regular motions must be e-filed via the Odyssey system; parties with e-filing exemptions may file in room 802 of the Daley Center.

Electronic filing with the Clerk is mandatory before emailing submissions to the court; email is not a substitute.

All supporting materials for default motions must be e-filed; non-compliant motions will not be heard.

All motions must be filed electronically.

Special Process Server motions and motions with notice may be filed as routine motions without spindling.

Settlement conference worksheets must not be filed with the clerk; they must be delivered to the court.

This order does not affect the right to file or serve documents conventionally per applicable laws and rules.

Clerk's Office must email receipt, acceptance, and rejection notices for e-filed documents.

E-filed documents maintained per Clerk's record retention policy.

Public can inspect/copy printed e-filed docs at standard cost; remote access only for registered filers in their cases.

Agreed HIPPA orders may be brought to court during session or submitted via email to law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov.

Routine motions and accompanying orders may be submitted via email or basket outside Courtroom 2202 at 8:45 AM Monday-Friday.

Agreed motions with marked draft orders may be submitted via email with narration that all parties agree.

Settlement petitions may be submitted via drop box outside 2202 or email to law.calbcc@cookcountyil.gov.

Attorneys for DOJ or Federal Defenders of NY must request e-filing privileges via PACER.

Counsel must e-file via ECF per court instructions, except when exempted by court order or Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.

Highly Sensitive Documents must be filed in hard copy per district orders.

Unless exempt, all filing and service must be completed via the ECF electronic system.

All attorneys appearing before the Court must file a notice of appearance on ECF.

Letters to the Court must be filed electronically on ECF unless otherwise provided.

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF as letter-motions.

Counsel must register promptly as ECF filers and enter an appearance in the case.

Counsel must update ECF contact information when changed and check docket regularly even without ECF notifications.

Discovery dispute letter-motions must be filed on ECF.

Parties must file joint letter with proposed Case Management Plan as exhibit on ECF as letter motion, using court form, by Thursday prior week to conference.

Default judgment motions must be filed on ECF and not via order to show cause.

Parties must file all proposed stipulations and orders on ECF using appropriate ECF filing event per SDNY rules.

Ex parte TRO applications may be emailed to Chambers if ECF is not viable.

Noticed TRO applications must be filed on ECF and Chambers emailed after filing.

Joint pretrial order must be filed on ECF as 'Joint Pretrial Statement' at least 14 days before final pretrial conference, emailed to Court, and include specified sections.

Electronic copies of exhibits must be submitted with the joint pretrial order but not filed on ECF, with filenames matching exhibit numbers.

Non-jury parties must submit affidavits of direct trial witness testimony to the court by email, serve on opposing counsel, not file on ECF, with exceptions for certain witnesses.

Parties unable to e-file sealed documents via ECF may submit letter-motions by email as text-searchable PDF with required subject line and no substantive email body.

Informational letters not requesting relief must be filed using the ECF Filing Event LETTER under OTHER DOCUMENTS.

Except as otherwise provided, all communications with the Court must be by letter filed electronically on ECF.

Letters between parties or counsel not addressed to the Court may not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court, except as exhibits to a properly filed document.

Letter-motions must be filed electronically via ECF using the MOTION filing event and labeled as LETTER-MOTION.

Certain documents are prohibited from electronic filing per SDNY e-filing rules sections 6.15, 6.16, and 18.

Motions to seal or redact must be filed electronically via the Court’s ECF system per applicable rules.

Parties unable to e-file sealed documents via ECF or believing a document should not be e-filed must move for leave to file on paper.

Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief must be electronically filed via ECF using the Filing Event under PROPOSED ORDERS.

Default judgment supporting documents (affidavit/declaration per LCVR 55.2(a)(1), attorney’s affidavit, proposed Statement of Damages, proposed default judgment) must each be electronically filed as separate ECF Filing Events.

Proposed default judgment must be electronically filed via ECF using the Filing Event under PROPOSED ORDERS.

Certificate of service for signed Order to Show Cause must be filed electronically.

All sentencing submission documents (including letters) must be filed on ECF, except sealed or redacted submissions.

Letters to the Court must be filed electronically on ECF; letters seeking relief should be filed as letter motions, not ordinary letters.

All attorneys must register promptly as ECF filers and enter an appearance in the case.

Letter motions must be filed on ECF; all requests for adjournments, extensions, and pre-motion conferences must be filed as letter motions.

The moving party should file the TRO motion, supporting documents, and proposed order on ECF.

Default judgment must be sought by motion on ECF under FRCP 55(b)(2) and Local Rule 55.2, not by order to show cause.

All parties' counsel must file a notice of appearance on ECF promptly upon removal.

The proposed Joint Pretrial Order must be filed electronically on ECF.

Documentary exhibits and demonstratives must not be filed on ECF; they are submitted to the Court and served on opposing counsel.

Letters to the Court must be filed electronically via the ECF system.

Counsel must update ECF contact info and monitor docket activity regardless of ECF notifications.

Letter-motions must be filed via ECF if compliant with local rules; all adjournment, extension, and pre-motion conference requests must be filed as letter-motions.

TRO motions, supporting documents, and proposed orders must be filed on ECF per ECF Rule 18.2.

Default judgments must be filed as motions on ECF per FRCP 55(b)(2) and Local Rule 55.2(b); order to show cause is prohibited.

Motions for sealed or redacted filings must be electronically filed via the court’s ECF system per applicable rules and orders.

Letters seeking relief should be filed on ECF as letter-motions (not ordinary letters) when permitted by local e-filing rules.

Letters solely between parties or not addressed to the Court may not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court, except as exhibits.

Counsel must keep ECF contact information current, check the docket regularly, and review actual court orders on ECF rather than relying solely on NEF descriptions.

Letters between parties/counsel not addressed to the Court cannot be filed on ECF or sent to the Court, except as exhibits to proper filings.

Presiding judges may grant e-filing privileges to pro se litigants; if not, electronic submissions are accepted per court website requirements.

Electronically submitted proposed orders require PDF version with EFS-020 cover sheet filed electronically, plus editable word format sent to court with copy to all parties.

Electronic signatures for non-filer declarants under penalty of perjury must meet verification, control, and data integrity requirements.

Documents not requiring signature under penalty of perjury are deemed signed by the electronic filer when e-filed.

Electronic signatures of opposing parties on stipulations must meet uniqueness, verification, control, and data linking requirements.

E-filing of forms is permitted only if the court allows it; paper filing is also available.

Paper filing is permitted when a party cannot feasibly convert a document to electronic form.

Courts must allow electronic filing of fee waiver applications in proceedings where e-filing is accepted.

Courts may adopt local rules to require electronic filing of documents in civil actions via the court or approved electronic filing service providers, subject to statutory and rule conditions.

Self-represented parties are exempt from all mandatory electronic filing and service requirements adopted under this rule.

In civil cases with both represented and self-represented parties, self-represented parties must file and serve documents by non-electronic means unless they affirmatively agree otherwise.

Parties required to file and serve documents electronically must be excused if they show undue hardship or significant prejudice, with a process to apply for relief and use conventional filing.

Courts may order all parties in class, consolidated, coordinated, or rule 3.403 complex actions to file all documents electronically if permissive e-filing rules are adopted and no undue hardship results.

Electronic filers must provide all information required by the court for case processing.

Electronic filers must comply with court requirements to ensure e-filing integrity and protect sensitive personal information.

Electronic filers must take reasonable steps to ensure filings do not contain harmful code or viruses that could damage the e-filing system or other users.

Electronic filers using an EFSP must provide their electronic service address to the EFSP and immediately notify of any changes.