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E-Filing

Electronic Filing Information for the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court uses the TrueFiling system for the electronic filing of court documents. Please review the requirements below.

E-Filing with the Supreme Court

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rules 8.70-8.79 and California Supreme Court Rules Regarding Electronic Filing, the court accepts documents filed electronically through the court's electronic filing system (TrueFiling).  Electronic filing is the filing of an electronic document in lieu of a paper original.  Official court correspondence and notifications, including letters and orders, will be sent to all parties via regular mail only.

Self-represented litigants may, but are not required to, register for electronic filing. Self-represented litigants must comply with the California Supreme Court Rules Regarding Electronic Filing and the requirements of TrueFiling if they elect to register.

Notice: Pursuant to rule 2 of the California Supreme Court Rules Regarding Electronic Filing, as of March 18, 2020 and until further notice, counsel must file all documents, including merits briefs, electronically though the TrueFiling system.   Self-represented litigants and trial courts remain exempt from mandatory electronic filing, and any party may file a motion requesting an exception from mandatory electronic filing.

 

File your documents through TrueFiling

E-Filing FAQ

Click on the questions below to reveal the answer(s); these pertain specifically to the Supreme Court of California.

No, please contact the help desk for TrueFiling by phone at (855) 959-8868 or by email at support@imagesoftinc.com.

Yes, please contact the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office at (415) 865-7000.

  • Petitions for review in civil proceedings: $710.
  • Answers to petitions for review in civil proceedings: $390.
  • Please check the appropriate government code section, rule(s) of court or contact the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office at (415) 865-7000 if you have questions regarding the court’s fees.
  • Convenience fees are charged by TrueFiling. For questions regarding convenience fees, please contact the help desk for TrueFiling by phone at (855) 959-8868 or by email at support@imagesoftinc.com.

 Yes.  Everything in the Table of Contents, including the words “Table of Contents” needs to be bookmarked.

Yes, the 1st page or cover page of all documents must be page 1 and numbered consecutively thereafter throughout the entire document. The cover page number may be suppressed and need not appear on the cover page.

Yes, unless you are a self-represented litigant, trial court, or receive an exemption from the court pursuant to the court’s e-filing rules.

 Yes. See formatting guidelines for creating bookmarks