How does electronic filing work?
To file electronically, attorneys create their documents on their computers just as they normally do. Instead of printing the document on paper, however, attorneys save it in a portable document format that can be read by others with all formatting intact regardless of the type of computer or word processor they use. Attorneys then access the electronic filing system through their Internet provider over the World Wide Web. After establishing their identity by providing a Court assigned user identification name and password that serves as their signature for electronically filed documents, attorneys indicate the case number that their document applies to, the party the document is being filed on behalf of and the type of document (answer, motion, etc.) being filed. The document is then sent over the Internet to the Court’s computer which immediately sends a receipt back to the attorney’s screen verifying that the document has been received.
To file electronically, attorneys create their documents on their computers just as they normally do. Instead of printing the document on paper, it is saved in a portable document format (pdf). Attorneys then access the electronic filing system through their Internet provider over the World Wide Web. After logging in, attorneys select the appropriate case, party, and pleading. The document is then sent over the Internet to the Court’s computer which immediately sends a receipt back to the attorney verifying that the document has been received. The receipt can be printed or saved to disk for future reference. This process creates a docket entry and makes both the updated docket sheet as well as the document itself instantly electronically available. The system also sends email notification of the filing to the attorneys in the case.
Oregon participates in the Federal/State Electronic Filing program, which allows you to file your IRS return and Oregon return at the same time. The program also allows you to send your Oregon return separately. When you file electronically, your returns will be transmitted directly to the IRS. The IRS then sends the file on to the Oregon Department of Revenue for the processing of your Oregon return.
• To file electronically in Santa Clara County, register by clicking on “Register to e-file” on the home page at www.scefiling.org. Fill out the form, click “Submit.” You are ready to file! • With each filing you provide the necessary case information and submit a PDF version of your documents. You may file several documents in a filing and each document can have multiple exhibits. You pay the filing and electronic submission fees online by credit card at the time of filing. • Once your filing is submitted, it is queued and reviewed by the Clerk. If submitted before 5 p.m., the documents are deemed filed that day. If submitted after 5 p.m., the documents are deemed filed the next business day. You are notified by email of the disposition of the filing. After you submit (before clerk review), the documents are served electronically onto the registered parties and immediately available for viewing on the E-filing website.
