Be advised that media members have preview access to new unlimited civil actions before the clerk’s office processes them. As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the submitting party to ensure filings submitted for processing do not contain sensitive information that should not be available to the public.
Permissive E-Filing:
Effective July 1st, 2023, pursuant to the Penal Code section 18122, Petitions for Gun Violence Restraining Order (JC Form #GV-100) (GVRO) may be submitted electronically through one of the court’s approved e-filing service providers (“EFSPs”), with exceptions for specific documents. E-filers are required to comply with the requirements listed Electronic Filing Requirements (Civil) (SDSC Form #CIV-409), which also contains the list of documents that are ineligible for e-filing.
It is the duty of the petitioner to serve a copy of General Order of the Presiding Department: In Re Procedures Regarding Electronically Imaged Court Records, Electronic Filing, and Access to Electronic Court Records in Civil and Probate Cases and SDSC form number CIV-409, both available on this website, with the petition.
Gun Violence Retraining Orders and any other gun violence related requests will be ruled on the same day, unless received after 3:00 p.m., in which case they will be ruled on the next court day. Fill out your forms completely and accurately to avoid delays in processing. Filers are strongly encouraged to submit documents at least 30 minutes prior to the cutoff time to ensure that there are no technical issues, which may result in the GVTRO being reviewed the next business day.
Links to eFiling
Click Here to see a list of eFiling Service Providers for civil cases filed in the Central Division (including construction defect).
Reference Materials
Refer to Electronic Filing and Imaging General Order, Electronic Filing Requirements, and GVRO Frequently Asked Questions below for additional information.
Electronic Filing and Imaging General Order
Electronic Filing Requirements (Civil)
Civil Court Case eFiling FAQs
GVRO e-Filing FAQs
List of Civil Filings