Electronic filing can be an overwhelming experience. To help assist you with your filing, here are some of our frequently asked questions new filers ask to help you file quicker and easier. This information covers the states of California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Texas.
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E-service Notifications and Rejected Filings
If the court rejects a filing, all service contacts receive an email notification from the state’s EFM. This let’s everyone know the court’s recalled the service.
Cancel a Filing That Was Submitted to the Court
You may cancel a filing that is still pending, provided the court allows cancellations and the filing clerk has not yet begun their review.
Breaking Up PDFs when they Exceed Court’s File Size Limit
If you find that optimizing, compressing, or reducing the file size of a PDF still results in a document too large for submission, some courts allow you to split up your into 2 or more PDFs.
Bookmark PDF Documents with Adobe Acrobat
Users may bookmark PDF documents with Adobe Acrobat for any document that contains an index; including appendices and exhibits in support of writ petitions.
Text-Searchable PDFs
Many courts prefer Text Searchable PDFs—some courts even require them be text searchable.
Case Summary Screen
The Case Summary screen allows filers to view and manage some aspects of their case.
Motions and First Paper/Appearance Fees in Placer, CA
When a filer needs to pay a fee for a Motion or pay a First Paper/Appearance fee in Placer, CA’s Superior Court there are a few things to note
Courtesy Copies Required In the San Diego Civil Courts
The San Diego Superior Civil Court requires courtesy copies in conjunction with the many types of documents in e-filings.
Servicemembers Civil Member Relief Act (SCRA) in Maryland District Courts
In Maryland’s District Courts, filers may choose the document type of Military/Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Document for the reporting of non‑military service.