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PHONE SCAM ALERT

: in more than a dozen states, including California, reports have been filed regarding calls from people claiming to be court officials or law enforcement officers. Do not provide any information having to do with your bank or credit card to anyone claiming to be an officer of the court or of the law. If you receive communication from someone requesting your personal information, immediately contact the fraud unit of your local police department. Be advised that although court personnel may contact you by telephone, they will never ask for your personal or credit card information.

eFile Court Documents

eFiling

Effective August 17, 2020, the court requires legal documents to be submitted electronically (eFiling) in Civil, Family, Probate, and subsequent filings in Criminal, Juvenile, and DCSS cases. Pro pers are exempted from eFiling; however, they are strongly encouraged to use the File @ Home and the eFile tool, which assists in submitting documents properly and electronically. Prior to eFiling documents, a party should review the California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6, Rules 2.250, and 5.522 of the California Rules of Court.

A party must select an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) that acts as the intermediary between the party and the court to file documents. Each EFSP offers a variety of additional services, and you should evaluate which provider meets your filing needs. Regardless of which EFSP is chosen, once you register with an EFSP, there is no need to re-register if you choose another provider. You may use the same user name and password. Certain fees for eFiling are applicable.

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