Monterey County Superior Court officially moved to its new case management system and eCourt platform on January 20, 2026. To ensure your filings go through without a hitch, we’ve listed some essential steps you need to take before you begin.

1. Re-Sync Your Cases

While we have tried to import all your existing Monterey cases into the new system, some might have been missed. In these instances, you must manually re-add your existing case(s) to your account before you can e-file into the new system.

2. Update Your Payment Processor

New system, new payment processor. Monterey’s shift to eCourt includes a change in how payments are handled. Even if you’ve filed here for years, your old Tyler payment info won’t carry over for this specific court.

• Ensure you have an active payment method saved under the ‘Non-eFileCA Court’ section. This specific processor is required for all Monterey County submissions.
• If you’re unsure how to set this up, follow the “Add/Manage Payment Accounts in Non-Odyssey Courts” guide on eFilingHelp.com.

3. Handling Fee Waivers

If you are filing with a fee waiver—whether it’s already on file or you’re requesting one with your current submission—the process looks a little different.

• You still need to select a payment account. Monterey no longer uses a Waiver payment type.

• Before hitting “Submit,” verify that the Grand Total reflects $0.00. This ensures the waiver has been properly applied to the transaction.

4. Navigating the Refund Process

If you find the court has overcharged you, Monterey County now requires you to create a Request for Refund document and submit it electronically (e-filed) directly into the relevant case.