Which documents are exempt from eFiling?

• Documents presented for filing or lodging by a self-represented party. Although not required, self-represented parties are encouraged to e-file documents.
• Documents ordered by the court as exempt from e-filing or e-lodging. A party may seek a court-ordered exemption by ex parte application for reason of undue hardship, significant prejudice, or other good cause.
• Documents and other materials that are not feasibly converted to electronic form by scanning, imaging, or other means.
• Documents and other materials that are so voluminous that they may be alternatively lodged in tangible form as set forth in Local Rule 1007.
• Original documents required for a proceeding, including bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, affidavits re real property of small value, bonds, undertakings, account statements submitted by a conservator, letters (probate, guardianship, conservatorship), and wills and codicils (for filing or safekeeping).
• Trial exhibits. Trial exhibits are to be filed, lodged, or otherwise made available to the court pursuant to the respective department's policy and orders for such exhibits.

Although not required, eFiling of the following documents is encouraged:

• Documents with jurisdictional time limits, including:
• Notices of appeal
• Motions for new trial 
• Motions for JNOV
• Motions to quash service for personal jurisdiction
• Petitions for writs

As of Feb. 27, 2023.