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.

As of January 2, 2019, electronic filing of civil documents is required for represented parties in Unlimited Civil Courts, including Department 69.

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.

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.

Self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk's Office Room 102.

Proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.

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.

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

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

Self-represented litigants must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Vexatious litigant new litigation requests must be filed in person at Stanley Mosk Courthouse Clerk’s Office filing window.

Vexatious litigant removal requests go to original declaring judge, or filing window if judge unavailable.

Attorneys must e-file civil documents per Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil Order; self-represented litigants exempt.

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).

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, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Represented parties must comply with LASC rule 3.4 and the General Order for mandatory electronic filing.

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

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

Parties must file documents with the court per Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court; e-service provider documents are not accepted for filing.

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.

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

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

Electronic filing is required for all documents in limited and unlimited non-complex civil matters by represented litigants via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt, may file at Room 102, and are encouraged to e-file.

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.

All civil filings must be electronic unless the party is self-represented or exempt, and documents cannot be filed directly in Department 66.

Self-represented litigants must file documents at Clerk’s Office Room 102, 1st floor; Department 66 does not accept direct filings.

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.

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.

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.

All parties must electronically file documents except self-represented litigants or those with an exemption from mandatory e-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; pro se exempt litigants may file in person at Clerk’s Office Room 102; fees due before filing.

All court papers must be e-filed per court’s First Amended General Order.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Complete record may be submitted electronically (USB preferred) if joint appendix submitted; electronic records must be Bates-searchable.

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 a single envelope transaction.

Self-represented litigants filing documents in person should go to Room 102 on the 1st floor for Clerk's Office assistance.

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

Administrative records for writ of mandate may be submitted electronically in Bates-stamped searchable format via flash drive.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

All motions must be filed electronically.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All correspondence with the Court, including continuance/extension requests, must be filed electronically via CM/ECF.

All court communications in criminal cases must be filed on CM/ECF; email to Chambers is not accepted.

A Submission Notice must be filed via CM/ECF on the prescribed form; sentencing memoranda need not be filed on CM/ECF.

Motions for home confinement or bracelet monitoring relief must be filed electronically on the CM/ECF (ECF) system.

Non-exhibit documents used for impeachment or rebuttal must be emailed to Court staff for screen sharing during Zoom proceedings.

All parties except pro se must electronically file all documents via ECF.

Pro se parties must mail or submit filings to the Clerk’s Office, not Judge Kiel; pro se guide available online.

All communications with the Court (other than direct communication with law clerks on procedural matters) must be via formal letter filed electronically via CM/ECF.

Non-confidential correspondence and written submissions must be electronically filed via CM/ECF, and fax is prohibited unless otherwise directed.

Proposed orders accompanying motions must be filed via CM/ECF (ECF system).

All proposed orders must be filed via CM/ECF and submitted via email in Word format.

All parties except pro se must e-file all civil and criminal documents via ECF in text-searchable PDF; only emergent calls to Chambers allowed.

Pro se litigants must mail or file documents with the Clerk’s Office, not Judge Kirsch.

Documents with supporting exhibits totaling 75 pages or less must be filed electronically on ECF only.

Exhibits must be filed electronically; hard copies may be required if instructed by the Judge, with parties to contact Chambers for procedures.

Exhibits must be filed electronically as PDFs 14 calendar days before the hearing.

Exhibits must be filed electronically 14 days before the hearing.

Joint letter briefs for discovery disputes must be filed electronically in the specified ECF category.

Electronically filed documents must be text-searchable PDFs whenever possible, with an exemption for self-represented litigants without counsel.

Parties must submit a Word version of the proposed supplemental juror questionnaire to vcpo@cand.uscourts.gov in addition to filing on the docket.

Specified pretrial documents must be submitted via email to the provided address with no paper copies required.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be emailed to vcpo@cand.uscourts.gov in Word format in addition to regular filing.

Word versions of jury instructions, voir dire, and verdict form must be emailed same day as filing.

After trial, parties must coordinate with the courtroom deputy to electronically file all admitted exhibits, which constitute the official court record.

Discovery letter briefs must be e-filed under the specified category in the court’s electronic filing system.

Parties must submit a redline comparison with the model standard litigation stipulated protective order and the electronic proposed order to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Proposed orders on sealing requests must be filed electronically and emailed to the Court’s proposed order inbox.

Following trial, parties must coordinate with courtroom deputy to electronically file all admitted exhibits, the official court record.

Proposed orders must be submitted via email to WBSorders@caed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.

Notice of Lodging for Administrative Records and large quantity documents must be e-filed separately, detailing lodged items, content description, and index.

Box App is permitted for submitting large quantity documents not e-filed via CM/ECF.

Counsel must e-file the waiver of defendant's presence request and proposed order, which must include defendant and attorney signatures.

Notice of Request to Seal Document(s) must be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 141.

Joint Pretrial Statements must be emailed as Word documents to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Electronic filing is not required for Administrative Records and large quantity documents unless counsel chooses to file electronically.

Parties may use Box app to upload large quantity documents directly to chambers without e-filing through CM/ECF.

Large quantity documents may be mailed to the courthouse on flashdrive, DVD, or CD.

Excerpts of deposition transcripts may be e-filed with motion pleadings per Local Rule 133(j).

Default judgments must be uploaded to the CM/ECF electronic filing system after entry of the order granting the motion.

All orders must be electronically filed via the CM/ECF (ECF) system as a standalone document.

Contested proposed competing orders are prohibited from submission via the CM/ECF (ECF) system.

When uploading an order to CM/ECF (ECF), the order must be linked to the pleading that it resolves.

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

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Proposed orders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.

Proposed orders must be filed electronically; non-electronic proposed orders are not accepted by Judge Shannon.

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, and all exhibits to the proposed order must be uploaded as separate attachments.

Proposed orders will only be considered after the associated e-order has been uploaded.

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

Proposed orders and judge-signed documents must not be filed on the ECF docket.

Final Exhibit and Witness Lists must be emailed to efile_ohta@casd.uscourts.gov 14 days before trial.

Jointly proposed and disputed preliminary, during trial, and final jury instructions must be submittedto efile_ohta@casd.uscourts.gov by the court-set deadline.

Sealed documents must be filed via ECF using the “Sealed Lodged Proposed Document” event immediately after filing the motion to seal.

Proposed orders must be submitted by email to chambers in Word format.

All pleadings must be electronically filed through ECF following Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing; FAQs available from District Clerk’s Office.

Exhibits must be marked with party name, case number, and exhibit number; exchanged between counsel; and filed electronically by the JPO deadline.

Reproductions or photographs of exhibits not easily stored must be filed electronically as soon as possible after trial.

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.

Deposition transcripts should not be filed on CM/ECF.

Exhibits should not be filed on CM/ECF.

Proposed Final Pretrial Order must be filed on CM/ECF.

Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be filed on the Court’s docket.

All counseled parties must use ECF; proposed orders attached to motions; no Chambers submissions except via ECF; court won't act on non-docketed submissions.

Parties must file Rule 26(f) reports on ECF unless leave of court is requested.

Counsel must submit CJA vouchers via the eVoucher system.

Social Security cases are excluded from electronic public access except for judiciary employees, the United States Attorney or representative, and case litigants.

Electronic public access to court documents effective November 1, 2004; electronically filed documents available to attorneys of record and PACER-registered users.

Western District of Texas will permit attorneys to electronically file documents starting in 2005.

A Word version of all proposed orders must be emailed to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov at filing, with a subject line including case number, name, and motion title.