You are never charged for rejected filings. Each time you click the “Submit” button, the courts place a pre-authorization hold on your payment type in the amount of estimated fees. An authorization hold will appear as a pending (or processing) charge on your bank statement. When a filing is Rejected, Cancelled or has a Submission […]
Category: Electronic Filing
Service of Process in Select Courts via Case Initiations
Service of Process may now be requested in case initiation filings in select Courts and States. If available for your location, the option to serve your accepted documents directly to parties at their home or place of business will be available in your case initiation filing before you select your payment type.
Why Disputing Charges with Your Bank Is the Incorrect Approach for a Refund of Fees
If a filer suspects that The Court has incorrectly assessed fees, it is crucial for them to directly address the payment issue with THE COURT. Attempting to dispute these charges with your bank will not lead to a resolution. When a filer initiates a dispute with their bank, and it results in a chargeback to […]
Convert a PDF to a Word Document with Adobe Acrobat
When submitting various Orders like Proposed Orders or Stipulation and Orders, some courts require a Word Document be submitted with a PDF. For filers who only have a PDF version of the Order, you may use Adobe Acrobat to export the PDF to a Word document. How to Export a PDF to a Word Document […]
Sample Caption Page
For every PDF uploaded, most courts require the first page to have a caption with all pertinent case information. This information may vary by location and filers should consult their specific court and / or local rules to advise on the proper formatting and content of the caption page. Below is a general sample of […]
Tips to Scan Documents to PDFs for e-Filing
When a filer needs to scan paper documents for e-filing, there are several best practices to follow to avoid unnecessary rejections from either the court’s filing clerk or court’s software.
Court Reporter Fee Missing in Filings Submitted to the Court
A common reason filing clerks reject filings is due to filers not adding the Court Reporter Fee in the Optional Services section of the filing.
File on an Existing Case in the Riverside, California Superior Courts
These instructions are to File on an Existing Case in the Riverside Superior Courts.
File on an Existing Case in Los Angeles Civil Court
These instructions are to File on an Existing Case in the Los Angeles Civil Courts—meaning this case already exists in the court system.
File on an Existing Case in the San Diego Civil Courts
While Filing on an Existing Case in the San Diego Civil Court is pretty much the same as any other court, the article below explains a few differences which filers should know.