Rule 2.252. General rules on electronic filing of documents

(a) In general A court may provide for electronic filing of documents in actions and proceedings as provided under Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, Penal Code section 690.5, and the rules in this chapter.

(b) Direct and indirect electronic filing Except as otherwise provided by law, a court may provide for the electronic filing of documents directly with the court, indirectly through one or more approved electronic filing service providers, or through a combination of direct and indirect means.

(c) No effect on filing deadline Filing a document electronically does not alter any filing deadline.

(d) Filing in paper form When it is not feasible for a party or other person to convert a document to electronic form by scanning, imaging, or another means, a court may allow that party or other person to file the document in paper form.

(e) Original documents In a proceeding that requires the filing of an original document, an electronic filer may file an electronic copy of a document if the original document is then filed with the court within 10 calendar days.

(f) Application for waiver of court fees and costs The court must permit electronic filing of an application for waiver of court fees and costs in any proceeding in which the court accepts electronic filings.

(g) Orders and judgments The court may electronically file any notice, order, minute order, judgment, or other document prepared by the court.

(h) Proposed orders Proposed orders may be filed and submitted electronically as provided in rule 3.1312.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2022; previously amended effective January 1, 2007, and July 1, 2013.)

(Subd (b) adopted effective July 1, 2013.)

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2018; adopted effective July 1, 2013.)

(Subd (d) amended effective January 1, 2018; adopted effective July 1, 2013.)

(Subd (e) relettered effective July 1, 2013; adopted as subd (b); previously amended effective January 1, 2011.)

(Subd (f) amended effective January 1, 2018; adopted as subd (c); previously relettered as subd (f) effective July 1, 2013; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)

(Subd (g) relettered effective July 1, 2013; adopted as subd (d).)

(Subd (h) relettered effective July 1, 2013; adopted as subd (e) effective January 1, 2011.)