The Supreme Court of California has announced amendments to its electronic filing rules, effective immediately. The changes formalize and clarify the court’s e-filing guidelines, which were first adopted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the court, electronic filing is still required for all documents in every proceeding before the court and must be done through the TrueFiling platform. This applies to all case types.
E-filing remains optional for self-represented litigants and trial courts. Litigants may also continue to request exemptions from the e-filing requirement. The amendments include technical updates and other conforming changes to existing rules.
“The court continues to require electronic filing, through the TrueFiling platform, of all documents filed in all proceedings before the court, regardless of case type.”
“E-filing remains voluntary for self-represented litigants and trial courts, and any litigant may continue to request an exemption from the e-filing requirement. The amendments also make conforming and technical changes to the e-filing rules.”
