Which documents are exempt from eFiling?

• Peremptory Challenges or Challenges for Cause of a Judicial Officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3
• Bonds/Undertaking documents
• Any ex parte application that is filed concurrently with a new complaint
• Any order with an original judicial officer’s signature
• Out-of-State Commission
• Copy requests
• Documents submitted conditionally under seal
• Certificate of Facts Re Unsatisfied Judgment
• Family Law:
  • Request for Entry of Default
  • Notice of Entry of Judgment
  • Out-of-State Judgments or Orders to be Registered
  • Exhibits to be lodged for Hearings or Trials
  • Child Support Case Registry Form
  • Child Custody Evaluation Report
• Request for Administrative Records
• Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value (Probate)
• Original will and codicil
• Financial documents lodged under Local Rule 80.1.8
• Any paper document ordered by the court to be filed in the clerk’s office.

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Do I need to submit a courtesy copy?

According to Local Rule 10.27, printed courtesy copies (along with proof of electronic submission) must be provided on the same day of eFiling for:

• Anything eFiled that is over 50 pages
• All Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication. This includes all supporting documents regardless of page number.
• All anti-SLAPP Motions. This includes all supporting documents regardless of page number.