Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) New Electronic Filing Procedure for Proposed Orders

Notice Date: January 31, 2024

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

NEW ELECTRONIC FILING PROCEDURE FOR PROPOSED ORDERS IN CIVIL DIVISION CASES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Beginning February 5, all parties electronically filing (efiling) proposed orders for Civil Division cases, except for small claims cases, must submit the proposed order as both a Portable Document File (PDF) and as a separate editable word-processing file, such as a Microsoft Word document, in the same efiling envelope.

Specifically, parties submitting proposed orders in applicable cases must efile the following documents at the same time:

• • • • • • • The proposed order in PDF form – the Proposed Order Cover Sheet (Form EFS-020) is not required;
            • An editable version of the proposed order.

Editable versions of the proposed order are not required for proposed orders located on either Judicial Council of California or Los Angeles Superior Court approved forms.

“Click Here” to see the courts official notice.

Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Re-Opening Update and Fee Change

• Court Transaction Fee is increasing from $1.75 to $2.25 starting July 1^st.
• LASC plans to re-open, but with many safety measures in place to achieve social distancing.
• Clerk’s Office will open June 15^th.
• Court rooms will slowly re-open beginning June 22^nd, with a plan to be completely open by August.
• The Dropbox will be permanently available outside of the Clerk’s Office for paper filings.
• Courtesy Copies are not needed. The court advised any Courtesy Copies should only be for documents that were filed and already scanned into their case management system for any Judicial Officer to view.
• Individuals needing to speak to a clerk are encouraged to contact the court via telephone.
• Appointments will be necessary to access in-person courthouse services. The court will provide reservation dates and times available per court. Each reservation has a 15-minute maximum discussion per person.
• Courtesy Copy and Rejected Documents bins will be available next to the Drop Box. Documents will remain in the bin for 1 week before discarded.

To view all county superior court notices pertaining to COVID-19, click here.

WHAT WE’RE READING

Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration directed state leaders on Wednesday to start reopening state offices under new coronavirus protocols. Moving forward, the administration wants three-quarters of workers to telework in offices where it’s possible, either full time or part time. Read more.

Thomson Reuters held its third attorney roundtable in a series about midsize law firms’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The roundtable discussion focused on the inevitable return to the office and how, by working remotely, attorneys have gained valuable insight into harnessing technologies and newfound business practices that will significantly improve the quality, quantity, and quickness of their work product. Read more.

Effective July 1, 2017, the Orange County Superior Court is implementing a new convenience fee for eFiling transactions.

The Court will now charge a $2.25 convenience fee on all eFiling transactions (see Public Notice Here). This fee is in addition to other court fees e.g., filing of a complaint, and service fees charged by LegalConnect for use of its eFiling portal.

Here are some highlights you might be interested in:

• This will be for Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases, as well as Probate Cases, for Attorneys and Parties without Attorneys
• The Court will charge on Rejected Filings
• This will not be charged for Fee Waivers
• This will not be charged on Government Agencies or Customers filing on behalf of Government Agencies
• This will not be for Small Claims, Mental Health, or Family Law filings

As always, if you have any questions about this new fee, please contact Customer Support at 888-514-5067 or efile@attorneyscertified.com.

Let us know if you need to place an order for any of our services. We’re here to help.

Chad Barger
eFiling Success Manager

Los Angeles County Superior Court News

LASC TO REQUIRE PROBATE DIVISION SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENT FILING COVERSHEET

Effective May 2, 2016, all documents filed in a case already established with the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Division must be filed with the designated Probate Division Subsequent Document Filing Coversheet (PRO 037).

Also effective May 2, 2016, the Probate Case Coversheet – Certificate of Grounds for Assignment to District (PRO 010) is revised and must be filed with documents initiating a case with the Probate Division. Both forms are posted on the Court’s website www.lacourt.org under the Probate Division.

To Download the Original Notice, click here.

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ACS Holiday Hours 2015

Attorney’s Certified Services will be closed on the following days during the upcoming holiday season. We appreciate the opportunity that we’ve had to work with you and look forward to working with you for many years to come. From all of us at Attorney’s Certified Services, we wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.

Thanksgiving
Wednesday – 11/25/15 (Thanksgiving Eve), Closing at 3:00pm
Thursday – 11/26/15 (Thanksgiving Day) Closed
Friday – 11/27/15 (Day After Thanksgiving) Closed

Christmas
Thursday – 12/24/15 (Christmas Eve), Closing at 1:00pm
Friday – 12/25/15 (Christmas Day) Closed

New Year’s
Thursday – 12/31/15 (New Year’s Eve), Closing at 3:00pm
Friday – 1/1/16 (New Year’s Day) Closed

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ACS Holiday Hours 2014

Attorney’s Certified Services will be closed on the following days during the upcoming holiday season. We appreciate the opportunity that we’ve had to work with you and look forward to working with you for many years to come. From all of us at Attorney’s Certified Services, we wish you a very happy holiday season.

Thanksgiving
Wednesday – 11/26/14 (Thanksgiving Eve), we will close at 4:00pm
Thursday – 11/27/14 (Thanksgiving Day)
Friday – 11/28/14 (Day After Thanksgiving)

Christmas
Wednesday – 12/24/14 (Christmas Eve), we will close at 3:00pm
Thursday – 12/25/14 (Christmas Day)

New Year’s
Wednesday – 12/31/14 (New Year’s Eve), we will close at 3:00pm
Thursday – 1/1/15 (New Year’s Day)

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NEW LONG BEACH COURTHOUSE READY TO OPEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse Opens in Long Beach Sept. 9 2013

Long Beach – The new Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse will open for business on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Located at 275 Magnolia Ave., between West Broadway and West Third St. in Long Beach, the new courthouse replaces the 55 year-old Long Beach Courthouse at 415 W. Ocean Blvd.

Part of the Los Angeles Superior Court system, the old Long Beach Courthouse is one of a group of courthouses in California identified as having the greatest need for replacement. When the old courthouse opened in 1958, the city of Long Beach had a population of 344,168. The population today is approximately 650,000 – almost double.

The Long Beach Courthouse is part of what is known within the Los Angeles Superior Court as the South District. Including the San Pedro and Catalina Courthouses, the South District filed 162,895 cases in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. When the San Pedro and San Pedro-Beacon Street Courthouses closed earlier this year, the Long Beach Courthouse absorbed much of the business that had been handled at those locations. The new courthouse will hear civil, criminal, family law, unlawful detainer, juvenile delinquency and traffic matters.

Roughly 110,000 people enter the courthouse monthly. On busy days, the line of people waiting to enter the old courthouse might wrap around the building. The new courthouse was designed with a spacious, open entry and an expanded weapons screening area which will be able to accommodate the public in much greater numbers, eliminating long lines outside.

The number of operating courtrooms remains at 24; however, there is room to expand. Los Angeles County’s District Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation Dept. will all have offices in the new courthouse. In addition to the County agencies, the courthouse includes space for five retail occupants which will include The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Subway. A nearby parking structure was renovated to allow for increased public parking.

Innovative public-private financing provided the means to build the Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse in these tight economic times. Long Beach Judicial Partners was selected by the Administrative Office of the Courts to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the new courthouse. Clark Construction Group managed the project’s design and construction. The completion of the new courthouse came in on time and under budget.

The old Long Beach Courthouse will cease operations permanently at the close of business this Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

Click HERE to view notice.

What is a Notary Public?

A notary public helps protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent activities during the signing of documents and administration of oaths.  A notary’s main objective is to ensure that a document is authentic, that it is not signed under duress or intimidation, and to properly verify the signer’s identity and signature.  

Read on to learn a detailed overview of the role of a notary public and the benefits of using a notary public during the signing of documents and the administration of oaths. 

A notary public (sometimes called a notary or a public notary) is an officer commissioned by the California Secretary of State to serve the public in non-contentious matters.  Notaries typically perform the following duties: 

      1.    Administer Oaths & Affirmations;

      2.    Certify the Acknowledgment of Documents;

      3.    Certify Affidavits;

      4.    Certify Depositions;

      5.    Issue Protests of Notes & Bills; and/or

      6.    Perform Civil Marriage Ceremonies.

Notarized Documents

The most typical notarial transactions involve the execution (signing) of documents.  Such documents may include contracts, deeds, power of attorneys, health directives, home inspections, trust signings, corporate documents, or depositions. 

The document signer must physically appear before the notary, prove his/her identity to the notary, and acknowledge his/her comprehension of the document and willingness to sign.  The document signer must also affirm that the contents of the document are true. 

The notary uses an embossing tool to verify his or her presence at the signing of the document.  A notarized document can certify that the person whose signature is entered on the document personally appeared before the notary, established his or her identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary.

Administration of Oath & Affirmations

As mentioned above, notaries also administer oaths and affirmations to individuals and public officials.  An oath is a solemn promise of truthfulness made by the signer, witness, or office-holder.  Oaths and affirmations should always be taken seriously by the oath-taker and administered with a degree of formality. 

Benefits of Using a Notary Public

The benefits of using a notary public are simple.  Notaries help protect individuals and businesses from illegal and intentional fraudulent activities.  For instance, a notary may be called to testify on your behalf to authenticate evidence regarding the signing of documents, or the administration of an oath.  

Evidence presented by the notary public will be difficult for a judge to keep out during a legal proceeding.  A notary’s testimony will place your opponent in a difficult position if they have made fraudulent statements regarding the legal matter.  Overall, a notary is the best impartial witness to have for the signing of important documents. 

Attorney’s Certified Services provides notary public services throughout Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Our notary public services help reduce fraudulent activities regarding the administration of oaths and the certification of documents.  Contact us at (888) 514-5067 to have your documents notarized.  Our notary public is ready to assist you.

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Notary Public – California Secretary of State