You will need to File into a Non-Indexed Case to submit your first filing on an existing case in Cook County, Illinois. Once Cook County accepts the Non-Indexed Case Filing, you will be able to file on that case by clicking File on an Existing from the dashboard!
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File into a Non-Indexed Case
From time to time, an existing case will not come up in the E-Filing system. If the court offers it, you will have the option to File into a Non-Indexed Case. Once the court accepts the Non-Indexed Case filing, you will be able to file on that case by clicking File on an Existing from the dashboard!
Authorize Support Staff for Specific Attorneys
In order for support staff to file for a specific attorney, or to receive copies of that attorney’s filings, you must authorize specific support staff for specific attorneys.
Add Attorneys and Support Staff
Adding an attorney to your account is the next step to getting your documents filed if you didn’t add one on the initial setup. An attorney can only use one email address per Bar ID.
File an Exhibit with Pleadings
Learn how to exhibits along with your pleadings by combining pleadings & exhibits in a single PDF document, using the “Attachment to Previous” document type, and/or using the “Exhibit” document type.
Add Optional Services to the Document(s) you are E-Filing
When you initiate a new case or file on an existing case, you have the choice of adding optional services for the document(s) you are filing.
California Seals All Limited Unlawful Detainers
Effective January 1, 2017, Assembly Bill (AB) 2819, codified in California Code of Civil Procedure ยงยง1161.2 and 1167.1., automatically and permanently seals all limited unlawful detainer (eviction) actions, unless the landlord prevails at a trial within 60 days of filing the complaint, or within 60 days of the date a default judgment was set aside.
California Electronic Filing Cutoff Time for Received Filings
According to California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6, any document received electronically by the court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day shall be deemed filed on that court day. Any document that is received electronically on a noncourt day shall be deemed filed on the next court day.
California Electronic Filing Cutoff Time for Served Filings
According to California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6, any document that is served electronically between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day shall be deemed served on that court day.
New Santa Clara County Technology Fee Effective January 22, 2018
A new electronic filing system (e-Filing) Technology Fee begins for the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara on January 22, 2018.