When initiating a complaint or petition in Los Angeles Civil Courts, you may submit a fee waiver application at the same time in the same envelope.
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Schedule a Hearing Date for Motions in Los Angeles Civil Cases
Hearing Dates for motions in non-Complex Unlimited Civil, Limited Civil Collections, and non-Collections cases in Los Angeles can only be scheduled using the Case Reservation System (CRS).
Typical Rejection Reasons for Filings in the California Courts
Failing to follow California Rules of Court, rules 2.100 et seq., results in the Court rejecting your filing. Here are some typical reasons (but are not limited to) that the Court rejects a filing.
Selecting the Wrong Court Location in Los Angeles Civil Cases
If you select the wrong court location when you e-file a document, the court will reject the filing, and our system will electronically notify you of the rejection. You can then resubmit the filing with the proper filing location.
Judge Assignments in Los Angeles Civil Case Initiations
Upon acceptance of a case initiation filing, the Los Angeles Civil Courts assigns a case number and judicial officer. This information appears on the top of the first page of the document.
File Stamp on Los Angeles Civil Court Documents
The Los Angeles Civil Courts utilizes a filing stamp “ribbon”. This ribbon appears at the top of the first page of the accepted document.
Hyperlinking within a PDF Document
Hyperlinking is the process in which a section of words (called anchor text) is connected or linked to a different section of text in the same document (including attachments or exhibits to that document).
“Transactions” in LA Civil Court E-Filings
A transaction is the filing of a document, or group of documents, in one single submission through the electronic filing system. Our system refers to it by filing ID.
Statutory Requirements for Preservation of any Statute of Limitation E-Filings
Statutory requirements apply for preservation of any statute of limitation on filings, including those submitted electronically.
Document Availability once Submitted and Processed In LA Civil Cases
Filing parties may view documents submitted immediately through our system.