eFiling

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, California Rules of Court, rules 2.252 and 2.253, and Orange County Superior Court Local Rules 352 and 601.01, all documents filed by represented parties in limited, unlimited, complex civil actions and probate proceedings must be filed electronically and allow for service electronically, unless the Court excuses parties from doing so.  See exceptions below. Although not required, self-represented parties are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. If a party with a fee waiver files documents electronically, that party is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing. The electronic filing of documents must be effected using the court’s electronic service providers. Electronic service provider information is available on the Court’s website at www.occourts.org.

The following original documents may not be filed electronically:

For Civil Cases:

• Bench Warrants;
• Subpoenaed documents;
• Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check;
• Bonds; and
• Undertakings.

For Probate/Mental Health Cases:

• Affidavit re: Real Property of Small Value;
• Financial Documents submitted by Private Professional Conservator;
• Subpoenaed documents;
• Undertakings; and
• Will/Codicils – originals for filing or safekeeping

NOTE: Electronic submission of bonds and letters will be allowed for Probate/Mental Health only and will require a signature (digital or otherwise). Letters without signatures will not be accepted. [Government Code section 68150 subdivision (c)].