Electronic Filing Committee (EFC)
AOSC07-63; AOSC09-50; and AOSC11-42
Electronic Filing in Florida’s Courts
The Florida State Courts System has been working on automating the process for filing court documents for many years. In 2008, the Legislature supported these efforts by mandating a transition to the electronic filing – “e-filing” – of court records and requesting the Supreme Court to set standards, which it did on July 1, 2009.
Read the entire Electronic Filing in Florida's Courts document now!
Approved E-Filing Status and E-Filing Applications
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Statewide Standards for Electronic Access to the Courts (E-Court Standards):
Pursuant to Section 16, Chapter 2009-61, Laws of Florida (Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1718), the Supreme Court has established, Florida Supreme Court Standards for Electronic Access to the Courts - Version 6.0 - Updated October 2011 , (as noted in AOSC09-30).
Read the COMPLETE Administrative Order AOSC09-30, which was Adopted on July 1, 2009.
Status of ALL Electronic Initiatives
STATUS OF ALL OF ELECTRONIC INITIATIVES
Electronic Court Filing System Approvals
Electronic Distribution (email filings, fax filings, imaging, etc.) Approvals
Electronic/Digital Signature Approvals
Other Initiatives
Other Automated Systems – approved under AOSC03-16
Electronic Filing/Electronic Process Applications
E-Filing Application RTF and PDF
This application
is used for any request for a “formal” e-filing system which: a) includes the electronic receipt and storage of a .PDF document; b) must include the submission of a pre-formatted cover sheet containing eXtensible Markup Language (.XML); c) provides the option to eliminate paper filing submissions; and any system that involves a third party provider or service. These submissions are generally classified as Moderate or High complexity.
E-Process Application RTF and PDF
This application is used for any request for an automated process/system which: a) uses electronic signatures on a document; b) uses a printed copy of an e-mailed document to place in the case file; and c) any system that provides electronic distribution, outside of the court, of orders to parties in a case. These submissions are generally classified as Low complexity.
System Review Checklist RTF and PDF
This checklist
is for informational purposes only. The Checklist is provided as a guide to ensure all required standards have been met and the application submitted to the Court is complete.
Monthly Status Report Template RTF and PDF
After the Florida Courts Technology Commission approves the e-filing plan and issues approval via letter from the Commission Chair, there must be a testing period that lasts at least 90 days. Testing criteria has been established to ensure the electronic filing system is working properly. The local court may request the test last more than 90 days. Please use the provided template to complete monthly status reports.
- AOSC09-3 Florida Courts Technology Commission, Subcommittee on Access to Court Records
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