From this screen, registered users can upload pleadings, filings and corresponding attachments, e.g. exhibits, appendices, etc.
File on Behalf of/ File on Behalf of List
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TIP: Effective July 1, 2023 a secure case disclaimer will appear when the selected case type will make documents secure and only available to secure users on Case.net.
Filing on Behalf of - Place a checkmark in the box that best describes the party for whom the documents are filed on behalf of, or select from the “Selected Parties” list and click “Add.” Press the “Ctrl” key and click to select multiple parties from the list.
- All Named Petitioners/Plaintiffs – Select this box to display the initiating or filings parties selected in the “Filing on Behalf of” list. This is the default. Click “Add” next to the “And/Or Selected Parties” list to add the parties to the “Filing on Behalf of” section. All Named Respondents/Defendants – Select this box to display the responding or defending parties selected in the “Filing on Behalf of” list. Click “Add” next to the “And/Or Selected Parties” list to add the parties to the “Filing on Behalf of” section.
- All Named Parties – Select this box to display all parties listed in the “Filing on Behalf of” list. Click “Add” next to the “And/Or Selected Parties” list to add the parties to the “Filing on Behalf of” section.
- And/Or Selected Parties Display List Box – Parties may be selected individually by clicking the name of the party and clicking the “Add” button. Press the “Ctrl” key and click to select multiple parties from the list.
- Filing on Behalf of List – Shows parties selected from the options above. Select the “remove all” link to remove all parties from the “Filing on Behalf of” list. Select the “remove” link located beside a specific party’s name to remove the selected party from the “Filing on Behalf of” list.
- TIP: File on Behalf Of is required for each document filed on File New Case when the case is being filed by an attorney. At least one party must be added in "File on behalf of" list to enable document location, document title and "Add" button for document upload. Group users are not required to enter who the filing is submitted on behalf of when Filing a New Case.
Respond To List – Shows documents selected from Case.net that were selected as documents the current filing is in response to. This box contains a document description and filing date for each document selected.
Document Category – The document category consists of a larger classification of document types. Selecting a Document Category reduces the number of document types available for selection in Document Type. If a document type has been selected, this field will auto-fill with corresponding document category.(This is not required.)
For File a New Case, the Document Category defaults to “Petition/Initial Pleading” but can be updated at any time.
Document Type – Select from the available dropdown menu, the document type filter which best describes the document being filed, The document type should reflect the type of document the registered user is filing with the court. This field can be updated at any time, even if a document or attachment has been added. (This is required.)
TIP: Effective July 1, 2023 all secure document types will display with a red padlock to denote that they are at a higher security and can only be seen by secure users. (NOTE: A disclaimer will appear above the Document section that explains the padlock) A new docket code Redacted Filing Information Sheet (FREDI) will be available to denote information about any document in the filing that has been redacted.
Associated To - When filing a Redacted Filing Information sheet. (FREDI), selecting a document of previously filed document(s) will associate the filing sheet to the document that has been redacted. (Note An error will display if no previous documents have been filed and a Redacted Filing Information Sheet has been selected.) This functionality will not be available or required until July 1, 2023.
Document Location – The file path location on the hard-drive of the document you wish to upload.(This is required.)
Document Title – Enter the title of the document from the first page of the document you wish to upload. This will accept all alpha-numeric characters up to 160 characters in length. All special characters with the exception of commas, hyphens and ampersand characters will be stripped from titles. A hint box prompts users about special characters when the cursor is in the Document Title field.(This is required.)
TIP: To Upload a Document/Attachment
Click the "Browse" button and select the document to attach from a local network drive.
Only documents saved in PDF format are acceptable. All documents must be standard letter-sized 8-1/2” x 11” (landscaped or portrait). The PDF document cannot be password protected.
The size limit for each individual document is 7 MB. The size limit for the total submission is 20 MB. When the documents and attachments exceeds the size limit (over 5 MB per document and over 20 MB per submission), the user should divide the documents into documents of 5 MB or less and submit additional filings or file a notice with the court to file attachments by other approved media.
A document upload is not complete until the Add(Document) button or Add(Attachment) button is clicked and it appears in the Documents/Attachments List
Upon acceptance by the clerk, the document attaches to the docket code and becomes a permanent part of the official case record.
Click the Add New Document button to attach additional documents and attachments to the filing.
Attachment Location – The file path location on the hard-drive of the attachment you wish to upload.(This is optional.)
Attachment Title – Enter the title of the attachment from the first page of the attachment you wish to upload. This will accept all alpha-numeric characters up to 160 characters in length. (This is optional.)
TIP: Attachments fields are not required for a filing but will result in an error if you click the Add(Attachment) without both the Attachment Location and Attachment Title fields populated.
Documents/Attachments List - Shows each document by document title and each attachment by attachment title as "Add" is selected. Document titles are listed first and associated attachments to the documents are indented below the document title.
The following information is included in the Documents/Attachments List:
- Title of each document.
- Size of each document.
- Title of each attachment.
- Size of each attachment.
- Total size of the current document and attachment(s).
The total size of the submissions for all documents and attachments is displayed below the Documents/Attachments List.
Add(File on Behalf Of) – This button will create a list of parties selected or meeting the criteria that the current document is being filed on behalf of. This list will then display in On Behalf Of list box.
Add(Document) This button will upload the current document. The document will then display in the Documents/Attachments list box.
Add(Attachment) – this button will upload the current attachment. The attachment will then display in the Documents/Attachments list box. Attachments will display indented beneath the document they are attached to.
TIP: It is important to use the Add buttons. Items not added to display lists are not saved.
Back Selecting this button returns user to the previous screen. If all required information (*) has been entered on a page, the page will be saved as a draft. If partial required information is entered, a prompt appears to notify user that they are leaving the page with unsaved data.
TIP: The next step in the eFiling process may differ depending on selections made. For instance, File New Case will require different processing than File On Existing Case.