Which documents are exempt from eFiling in California?

Documents commonly exempt from eFiling in California

These documents are generally exempt from eFiling in many courts*:

  • Abstracts
  • Writs
  • Warrants
  • Lodged documents

These documents are sometimes exempt from eFiling*:

  • Ex-parte filings
  • Judgments
  • Bonds/undertaking documents
  • Trial and hearing exhibits
  • Out of state commissions
  • Documents under seal

*Every court has different requirements for documents that are exempt from eFiling. Please confirm with your court's local rules.

 

Click this link to view a list of County Courts and select the county that you are filing into for more information on their specific requirements.