Q: Will a document always be marked electronically filed or EFILED when an attorney submits it electronically?
VS when an attorney submits it in person with the clerk it will be mark FILED? No background for these questions, just need to confirm the difference
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The document filed electronically are usually labeled as"Electronically Filed." Those filled in person are labeled as"filled."
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Under California law, when an attorney submits a document electronically through an approved electronic filing service provider, the document will typically be marked as "Electronically Filed" or "EFILED." This indicates that the document was filed electronically and not in person.
On the other hand, when an attorney submits a document in person with the court clerk, the document will usually be marked as "FILED" along with the date and time of filing. This signifies that the document was physically filed at the courthouse.
So, to confirm the difference:
- Documents submitted electronically will be marked as "Electronically Filed" or "EFILED"
- Documents submitted in person with the court clerk will be marked as "FILED"
It's important to note that while electronic filing is becoming more common, not all courts in California accept electronic filings for all types of documents. Attorneys should always check with the specific court for their local rules and requirements regarding electronic filing.
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