|
1. What is electronic filing (e-filing)?
|
|
The electronic filing is the paperless delivery of a document created on the sender’s personal computer and filed via the Internet with the Clerk’s office.
|
|
|
|
2. Can I e-file?
|
|
Yes. Currently you must set up an account first.
|
|
|
|
3. What can I e-file?
|
You can e-file in nearly every type of case handled by the Clerk of Courts. However, because of the nature of electronic filing, there are some things that can not be handled electronically.
Here is the list of those items that can NOT be handled via electronic filing:
- In the Appellate Court, any Entry and any filing that requires final case costs to be settled
- In the Court of Common Pleas, in a civil case, any Entry, any filing that requires final case costs to be settled, any Domestic Relations filing, and any Execution filing
- In the Municipal Court, in a civil case, any Rent Escrow applications, any document that requires a cash bond posting, and Applications for Trusteeship
- Municipal Court criminal filings and Municipal Court traffic filings
|
|
|
|
4. Do I have to be an attorney to e-file?
|
|
Yes, currently you must be an attorney and have an e-filing account set up to e-file.
|
|
|
|
5. How do I set up an account?
|
|
Contact the Clerk of Courts Electronic Filing Coordinator at (513) 946-5612 or by e-mail at lstreck@cms.hamilton-co.org.
|
|
|
|
6. What software do I need to e-file?
|
|
A word processing software package such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect to create the document and a software package to convert the document to portable document format for filing. Typically, the full version of Adobe Acrobat or PaperPort is required for this conversion.
|
|
|
|
7. How can I get help e-filing?
|
|
Call the help line for electronic filing at (513) 946-5612 or email lstreck@cms.hamilton-co.org.
|
|
|
|
8. How can I pay for my e-filing?
|
|
We accept American Express, Discover or MasterCard.
|
|
|
|
9. Is there a guide to e-filing?
|
|
The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts has prepared a Guide to Electronic Filing.
|
|
|
|
10. Can I get office training for e-filing?
|
|
The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Office regularly does on-site electronic filing training. Contact the Electronic Filing Coordinator at (513) 946-5612 or lstreck@cms.hamilton-co.org.
|
|
|
|
11. Can I e-file using an outside vendor?
|
|
Currently, the Clerk of Courts is not accepting filings by outside vendors who do e-filing. The Clerk of Courts office is constantly reviewing ways to better serve our consumers.
|
|
|
|
12. I currently do e-filing, but I have more specific questions. Where can I get help?
|
|
Go to our e-filing page for help with specific questions or contact the E-Filing Coordinator at (513) 946-5612 or by e-mail at lstreck@cms.hamilton-co.org.
|
General