What is the proper efiling method for San Diego Superior Court?
For San Diego Superior Court civil cases filed by attorneys for represented parties, the proper method is to e-file through one of the court-approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs), unless the document is one of the limited exceptions to mandatory e-filing.[1][2]
Key rules
The court states that “all filings submitted by attorneys for represented parties in all limited and unlimited civil case types must be submitted electronically through one of the court’s approved e-Filing service providers,” subject to specific exceptions.[1]
What that means in practice
- Use an approved EFSP selected from the court’s list of providers.[2]
- Comply with the court’s Electronic Filing Requirements (Civil), Form CIV-409 and the court’s e-filing rules.[1]
- For San Diego Superior Court, local rule 2.1.4 and the court’s general order govern civil e-filing.[1][4]
Important caveats
- Self-represented litigants are not required to e-file, though they are encouraged to do so voluntarily.[1]
- Some filings are ineligible for e-filing and must be handled as provided in the court’s requirements form.[1]
- If you are serving documents electronically, California Rule of Court 2.251 governs consent, service completion, and proof of service.[3]
Bottom line
If you are filing a civil matter in San Diego Superior Court as counsel for a represented party, the proper method is: file electronically through an approved EFSP, following the court’s e-filing requirements and local rules.[1][2][4]