Electronic Filing Rules

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.

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.

Parties must e-file except self-represented litigants or those with exemptions; fax filings are prohibited.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

Certain document types (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, certain ex parte applications, conditionally sealed documents) are prohibited from electronic filing.

Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

Attachments to a Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

Each document accompanying a single pleading must be e-filed as a separate PDF.

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

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the specified General Order.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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).

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

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.

Detention or release applications must be filed with the clerk in the department where the case is pending.

Petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 331 must be filed in the Children’s Court clerk’s office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

All court papers must be filed online via the Court’s website unless the Court orders otherwise.

Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form must be lodged in Dept 38 (no e-filing) before the matter is taken under submission.

Self-represented and e-filing exempt parties must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 am on hearing day.

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

Stipulations, proposed orders, and judgments must be filed electronically.

Parties must e-file except self-represented litigants or those with exemptions; fax filings are prohibited.

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.

All attorneys must comply with LASC electronic filing rules and procedures.

All filings must be electronically filed except for self-represented litigants or those exempt from mandatory electronic filing.

Mandatory electronic filing required for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed per Superior Court e-filing rules.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

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.

All parties must comply with mandatory e-filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt.

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.

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

Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

e-Filing is mandatory for represented parties, optional for self-represented litigants or those with an eFiling exemption.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Attorneys must e-file civil trial documents; self-represented litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in person on the hearing day at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.

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

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

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.

Represented litigants must e-file all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters through an approved EFSP.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and must file papers at the first floor filing window, Room 102.

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

Self-represented litigants may file documents in paper at the Clerk’s Office, Room 102, as an exception to e-filing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk’s Office Room 102 on the hearing day.

All filings must be electronically filed except for self-represented litigants or those exempt from mandatory e-filing.

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

Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

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

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in PDF text-searchable format per LASC Rule 3.4; self-represented litigants are exempt but encouraged to e-file.

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.

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

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

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.

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

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Represented litigants in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters must e-file via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt, may file at Room 102 counter.

Discovery conference statements must be e-filed with the court.

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

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.

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

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.

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 may be uploaded in a single electronic envelope transaction.

Fee waiver applications may be electronically filed.

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.

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

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.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants are permitted to electronically file documents with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County via e-filing.

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

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

Self-represented litigants may file documents in person at Room 102, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Plaintiff should efile default judgment papers per CRC 3.1800(a) after entry of default.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

E-filing is mandatory for all civil cases except Quasi Criminal, Housing, and Wills per Illinois Supreme Court order.

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.

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.

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.

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

All motions must be filed electronically.

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.

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

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

Attorneys must e-file a verified status report via Odyssey system before submitting decedent's estate agreed order requests.

Attorneys must maintain accurate email address in Odyssey e-filing system and be filed as attorney of record to receive entered orders via email.

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.

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.

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.

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

E-filed submissions do not notify the court or provide copies to the judge.

Criminal cause documents may be filed electronically, in person, by mail, private messenger, or parcel delivery service.

Civil cause documents must be filed electronically through an approved vendor; paper filings accepted per Supreme Court Rule 9(c).

Traffic Division documents may be filed electronically or in person at 505 N. County Farm Road or the court where the case is pending.

Guardianship annual/biennial reports may be filed electronically, in person, by mail, private messenger, or parcel delivery service.

Commencing January 1, 2016, all civil case filings must be made electronically.

Effective July 1, 2019, all civil case filings must be electronically filed using the statewide eFileIL system.

All civil cases except WF (Will Filing) are permissible e-filing case types, with additional case types authorizable via Administrative Order.

Clerk accepts e-filings through approved vendors or the Clerk's computer workstation.

Conventional paper filing is allowed subject to Rule 2.02(a)(b); e-filing programs cannot block conventional filing, and Clerk scans conventional filings into electronic files.

Attorneys must register with an approved e-filing vendor and provide their DuPage attorney registration number on all filings.

Pro se parties must register for e-filing using a valid electronic payment method.

Physical items substitutable by photo may be e-filed; non-conducive items (sealed docs, physical exhibits) must be filed physically, with motions for permission filed electronically.

Filing parties certify original signed documents exist, retain them for 1 year after judgment final, and provide hard copies upon request within 5 business days.

Approved eFileIL EFSPs are appointed as Clerk's agents for e-filing, service, and document retrieval.

Summons with court date must be filed in separate e-filing transaction from complaint, after complaint is filed and case number assigned.

Discovery documents (except requests to admit) shall not be filed unless ordered by court, needed to resolve disputes, or per Supreme Court Rule 207.

Criminal cause documents may be filed electronically, in person, by mail, private messenger, or parcel delivery service.

Civil cause documents must be filed electronically through an approved vendor; paper filings accepted per Supreme Court Rule 9(c).

Traffic Division documents may be filed electronically or in person at 505 N. County Farm Road or the court where the case is pending.

Guardianship annual/biennial reports may be filed electronically, in person, by mail, private messenger, or parcel delivery service.

Commencing January 1, 2016, all civil case filings must be made electronically.

Effective July 1, 2019, all civil case filings must be electronically filed using the statewide eFileIL system.

All civil cases except WF (Will Filing) are permissible e-filing case types, with additional case types authorizable via Administrative Order.

Clerk accepts e-filings through approved vendors or the Clerk's computer workstation.

Conventional paper filing is allowed subject to Rule 2.02(a)(b); e-filing programs cannot block conventional filing, and Clerk scans conventional filings into electronic files.

Attorneys must register with an approved e-filing vendor and provide their DuPage attorney registration number on all filings.

Pro se parties must register for e-filing using a valid electronic payment method.

Physical items substitutable by photo may be e-filed; non-conducive items (sealed docs, physical exhibits) must be filed physically, with motions for permission filed electronically.

Filing parties certify original signed documents exist, retain them for 1 year after judgment final, and provide hard copies upon request within 5 business days.

Approved eFileIL EFSPs are appointed as Clerk's agents for e-filing, service, and document retrieval.

Summons with court date must be filed in separate e-filing transaction from complaint, after complaint is filed and case number assigned.

Discovery documents (except requests to admit) shall not be filed unless ordered by court, needed to resolve disputes, or per Supreme Court Rule 207.

Commencing January 1, 2016, all civil case fillings must be made electronically.

Effective July 1, 2019, all civil case filings must be electronically filed using the statewide eFileIL system.

Attorneys must register with an approved e-filing vendor and provide their DuPage attorney registration ID on all filings.

Pro se parties must register for e-filing using a valid credit card, debit card, or other valid electronic payment method.

Approved EFSPs for eFileIL and e-filing vendors with executed agreements with the Circuit Clerk are appointed as the Clerk’s agent for e-filing, service, and document retrieval.

Summons with a required court date must be filed in a separate electronic transaction from the complaint, after the complaint is filed and assigned a case number and court location.

Notices of appeal and post-judgment enforcement documents may be e-filed per Supreme Court Rules.

Pro se litigants may e-file via a vendor using individual transactional agreements and credit card payment.

Clerk provides free e-file computer workstation access to attorneys and parties in e-file cases during normal business hours.

Clerk maintains paper copies of all e-filings in criminal cases and WF (Will Filing) in parallel manual files.

Electronic filing of extended media coverage requests is permitted via email or facsimile.

Notices of appeal and post-judgment enforcement documents may be e-filed per Supreme Court Rules.

Pro se litigants may e-file via a vendor using individual transactional agreements and credit card payment.

Clerk provides free e-file computer workstation access to attorneys and parties in e-file cases during normal business hours.

Clerk maintains paper copies of all e-filings in criminal cases and WF (Will Filing) in parallel manual files.

Electronic filing of extended media coverage requests is permitted via email or facsimile.

All civil cases except WF (Will Filing) are permissible electronic filing case types.

Notices of appeal and post-judgment enforcement documents may be e-filed and served per Supreme Court Rules.

E-filing vendors must make electronically filed and served documents available to subscribers and court authorized users per the Clerk-vendor contract and Illinois Supreme Court Electronic Access Policy.

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

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.

EFSPs or in-house e-filing systems must accept filings from other EFSPs if compatible when the court contracts with an EFSP or has an in-house system.

EFSPs must promptly transmit e-filings, fees, and e-service consent to court directly or via EFM.

EFMs must promptly transmit e-filings, fees, and e-service consent to court.

EFSPs must promptly send filers confirmation of receipt of transmitted documents.

EFSP confirmations must be sent to filer's e-service address with date/time per rule 2.259(a).

Court must promptly send filing confirmation or rejection notice to EFSP and filer per rule 2.259.

EFSPs may not require credit/debit/bank info to create filer accounts.

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.

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.

Moving and supporting papers must be filed per CCP 1005 and applicable electronic filing rules unless otherwise ordered or provided by law.

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 filing and service rules for contested civil proceedings apply equally to contested probate proceedings.

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 require filers to transmit documents to EFSP if the court contracts with an EFSP.

Courts may adopt local rules to permit electronic filing of documents in any case type, subject to specified statutory and rule conditions.

Courts may combine mandatory electronic filing orders with mandatory electronic service orders under rule 2.252(d).

Court orders for electronic filing may allow resubmission of paper documents in electronic form and deem filing confirmation as service if the document is electronically available.

Court contracts with EFSPs may allow EFSPs to make reasonable requirements for e-filing system use.

Judicial signatures on documents may be electronic as permitted by law.

Local child support agencies may maintain electronic copies of signed pleadings and destroy paper originals under Government Code section 68152(a).

Digital signatures are not required on electronically filed documents.

Rules in this chapter must be construed to authorize and permit electronic filing to the extent feasible.

Courts may authorize electronic filing of documents in actions and proceedings under specified statutes and rules.

Courts may provide for electronic filing directly, through approved EFSPs, or a combination of both.

Courts may electronically file any notice, order, minute order, judgment, or other court-prepared document.

Proposed orders may be filed electronically in accordance with rule 3.1312.

All General Orders issued by the Chief Judge must be filed with the Circuit Clerk for permanent record-keeping.

Documents may be filed in person, by U.S. mail, or as permitted by Supreme Court Rule or Circuit Clerk; email/fax signed copies accepted for scheduling dates.

All civil cases except WI (Wills), sealed, and impounded cases are permissible e-filing case types; Clerk directs phasing in of case types.

Unapproved document types filed electronically are rejected by the Clerk.

Notices of appeal and post-judgment enforcement documents may be e-filed and served per Supreme Court Rules.

Clerk accepts e-filings through authorized vendor or Clerk's computer workstation.

Conventional (paper) filing is permitted; e-filing program cannot block valid paper filings; Clerk scans paper filings into electronic file.

Users must register with Clerk and authorized e-filing vendor prior to e-filing; attorneys must submit specified registration info; vendor assigns PIN for filing/serving.

Pro se litigants may e-file via vendor with individual transactional agreements and credit card payment; assigned username/password by vendor.

Substitutable physical items may be e-filed as images; non-conducive items (sealed docs, physical exhibits) filed physically; motion to file physical items may be e-filed.

Documents not complying with applicable format statutes, local rules, or standards may be rejected.

E-filed documents with verified user authentication deemed signed by user; facsimile/typographical signatures deemed in-person signed.

Accepted electronic documents must have an electronic file stamp with required info, merged into the document; required for official filing.

Documents requiring statutory filing fees must be e-filed in the same manner as other e-file documents.

Depositions, interrogatories, document requests, responses, and other discovery documents are prohibited from filing with Circuit Clerk, except requests to admit and responses.

All proposed orders must be e-filed on the same date as the hearing; failure to submit may result in dismissal.

All returns of service must be promptly e-filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.

The Financial Affidavit shall not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Attorney fee invoices shall not be filed but must be presented to court at hearing.

Electronic filers have the same responsibilities as conventional filers for document completeness, readability, and proper filing.

E-filing subscribers/participants must notify parties, Clerk, vendor of contact info changes at least 10 business days before change takes effect.

Subscriber agreement terms must be approved by Chief Judge/Clerk; vendor must give 30 days notice before agreement changes.

Affidavit of Income and Expenses should not be filed with circuit clerk unless directed by court.

Clerk provides free e-file computer workstation access to attorneys and parties in e-file cases during normal business hours.

E-file vendor must issue confirmation with date/time upon submitting document to Clerk; notify subscriber if document not accepted, may require re-filing.

E-file vendor must maintain and update e-service lists per case, use current list for service.

E-file vendor must transmit daily statutory filing fees to Clerk's account, provide detailed breakdown per transaction.

E-file vendor service fees are separate from and in addition to statutory filing fees, belong solely to the vendor.

E-file vendors with Clerk agreements are appointed as the Clerk's agent for e-filing, receipt, service, and retrieval of documents.

E-file vendor must make e-filed and e-served documents available to subscribers and court users per Clerk contract and Supreme Court policy.

E-file vendor may charge fees/impose contract requirements for e-filings, except no fees for government users or indigent parties.

All e-filed documents and data remain property of the Court; vendor may not use them for unauthorized purposes.

Routine probate estate filings may be processed by mail via probate administrative assistant, procedures approved by Chief Judge or Presiding Judge of Civil Division.

Parties may e-file fully executed proposed settlement documents for judge review without court appearance; Allocation Judgment/Parenting Plan may be filed anytime if signed by both parties.

Attorneys must file public documents via ECF, sealed documents via email to Clerk with motion to impound, all attorney documents via ECF or Clerk's office.

Attorneys must maintain current contact information in ECF accounts and update docket contact info as needed.

Stipulations requiring Court approval must be filed on the court’s ECF system.

Counsel must file all attorney documents via ECF or Clerk of Court; public documents must be filed via ECF.

Counsel must manage, file, and serve all attorney documents; chambers staff will not assist with filing or service.

Attorneys must file their own documents directly to ECF or Clerk of Court, not rely on chambers staff to file for them.

Attorneys must be admitted to EDPA or pro hac vice; entries of appearance must be filed on ECF before appearing in court.

Attorneys must file public documents via ECF, sealed documents via email to Clerk with motion to impound, all attorney documents via ECF or Clerk's office.

Attorneys must maintain current contact information in ECF accounts and update docket contact info as needed.

Stipulations requiring Court approval must be filed on the court’s ECF system.

Counsel must file all attorney documents via ECF or Clerk of Court; public documents must be filed via ECF.

Counsel must manage, file, and serve all attorney documents; chambers staff will not assist with filing or service.

Attorneys must file their own documents directly to ECF or Clerk of Court, not rely on chambers staff to file for them.

Attorneys must be admitted to EDPA or pro hac vice; entries of appearance must be filed on ECF before appearing in court.

Counsel may electronically file exhibits and witness lists through ECF as an alternative to providing courtesy copies via email.

Counsel may electronically file exhibits and witness lists through ECF as an alternative to providing courtesy copies via email.

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Movants with CM/ECF credentials must file Notice of Hearing and calendar Discovery Hearing via CM/ECF system.

Parties are expected to file documents through the CM/ECF electronic filing system per Local Rule 5.1 and Administrative Procedures for CM/ECF.

Criminal jury instruction submissions must be made via hard copy and disk or email.

Settlement letters are prohibited from being filed with the Clerk’s Office, are not part of the court record, and are not admissible as evidence.