eFS Communications Archive
eFiling Changes Effective September 16
Posted: Monday, September 9, 2013
From: mn_efile_support_announcement-bounces@lists.state.mn.us [mailto:mn_efile_support_announcement-bounces@lists.state.mn.us] On Behalf Of mn_efile_support_announcement@lists.state.mn.us
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 9:23 AM
To: Mn_efile_support_announcement@lists.state.mn.us
Subject: eFiling Changes Effective September 16
This communication is being sent to all individuals who have registered an eMail address in the Minnesota Judicial Branch's eFile and eServe system. Please do not reply to this eMail. Should you have questions about the information in this message, please contact the MN eFile Support Center at the contact information below.
The purpose of this message is to remind you of three key changes, effective September 16, 2013.
1. Searchable PDF Document Format Requirement – All Case Types
Effective September 16, 2013, all eFiled documents, whether in mandatory or voluntary case types, must be submitted in a text-searchable PDF format, or, where applicable, non-text-searchable PDF format. (See: Minnesota General Rule of Practice 14.03(a).)
To learn more, please read the Guide to E-Filing with “Searchable” Portable Document Format (PDFs) in Minnesota District Courts (Word Doc).
2. 30-Day Limit on Access to Documents in the eFiling and eService system
As of September 16, 2013, all documents filed through the eFile and eServe system will only be available for viewing for 30 days after the date of acceptance or rejection by the court. This is true for all versions of the document: original, transmitted, and stamped. Also, as of September 16, 2013, all document links included in eService electronic mail messages will be active for 30 days after the date of the electronic mail message.
After 30 days:
Effective September 16, 2013, eFiling and eService will be mandatory for all general civil cases and family court cases in district courts in the following counties: Cass, Clay, Cook, Dakota, Faribault, Kandiyohi, Lake, Morrison, and Washington. eFiling and eService in these cases have been mandatory in the district courts in Hennepin and Ramsey counties since September 1, 2012.
Attorneys representing parties in these cases, and government attorneys appearing in such cases, must eFile and eServe documents in the 11 counties listed above as required under the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil cases include Examiner of Title cases, but exclude Probate/Mental Health and Conciliation Court case types.
Family court cases include Annulments, Custody, Dissolutions with Children, Dissolutions without Children, Domestic Abuse, Family Other, Legal Separation, Paternity, Separate Maintenance, Summary Dissolution, Support, and Transfers of Legal Custody.
Attorneys and Government Agencies not yet registered can get started here with eFile and eServe.
June 13, 2013, Minnesota Supreme Court Order expanding mandatory eFiling and eService (PDF)
Designation of Case Types and District Courts Subject to Mandatory e-Filing and e-Service Rules (PDF)
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the eFile Support Center:
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 9:23 AM
To: Mn_efile_support_announcement@lists.state.mn.us
Subject: eFiling Changes Effective September 16
This communication is being sent to all individuals who have registered an eMail address in the Minnesota Judicial Branch's eFile and eServe system. Please do not reply to this eMail. Should you have questions about the information in this message, please contact the MN eFile Support Center at the contact information below.
The purpose of this message is to remind you of three key changes, effective September 16, 2013.
1. Searchable PDF Document Format Requirement – All Case Types
Effective September 16, 2013, all eFiled documents, whether in mandatory or voluntary case types, must be submitted in a text-searchable PDF format, or, where applicable, non-text-searchable PDF format. (See: Minnesota General Rule of Practice 14.03(a).)
To learn more, please read the Guide to E-Filing with “Searchable” Portable Document Format (PDFs) in Minnesota District Courts (Word Doc).
2. 30-Day Limit on Access to Documents in the eFiling and eService system
As of September 16, 2013, all documents filed through the eFile and eServe system will only be available for viewing for 30 days after the date of acceptance or rejection by the court. This is true for all versions of the document: original, transmitted, and stamped. Also, as of September 16, 2013, all document links included in eService electronic mail messages will be active for 30 days after the date of the electronic mail message.
After 30 days:
- The document image will no longer be available.
- The document link contained in eService electronic mail messages will no longer be active.
- The system will continue to show a record of the filing and service, but not the document image.
- Document images may be retrieved at the courthouse from court administration.
- All documents that were accepted or rejected more than 30 days prior will no longer be available in the system, and
- All document links in eService electronic mail messages dated more than 30 days prior will be inactive.
Effective September 16, 2013, eFiling and eService will be mandatory for all general civil cases and family court cases in district courts in the following counties: Cass, Clay, Cook, Dakota, Faribault, Kandiyohi, Lake, Morrison, and Washington. eFiling and eService in these cases have been mandatory in the district courts in Hennepin and Ramsey counties since September 1, 2012.
Attorneys representing parties in these cases, and government attorneys appearing in such cases, must eFile and eServe documents in the 11 counties listed above as required under the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil cases include Examiner of Title cases, but exclude Probate/Mental Health and Conciliation Court case types.
Family court cases include Annulments, Custody, Dissolutions with Children, Dissolutions without Children, Domestic Abuse, Family Other, Legal Separation, Paternity, Separate Maintenance, Summary Dissolution, Support, and Transfers of Legal Custody.
Attorneys and Government Agencies not yet registered can get started here with eFile and eServe.
June 13, 2013, Minnesota Supreme Court Order expanding mandatory eFiling and eService (PDF)
Designation of Case Types and District Courts Subject to Mandatory e-Filing and e-Service Rules (PDF)
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the eFile Support Center:
- Business Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (CST). Closed state government holidays except Columbus Day.
- eMail via mncourts.gov Website: http://www.mncourts.gov/?page=4696
- Phone: 651-227-2002 (if calling from 612, 651, 763, or 952) or 855-291-8246 (if calling from all other area codes)