The only indication provided on the actual electronic document as to the date and time the document was filed is the digital signature that accompanies that document. That digital signature, however, may not display the exact time the document was submitted or filed via Green Filing, but rather the date and time the document was […]
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Last minute filings REJECTED by the Clerk
As of now, this scenario is handled on a case by case basis and may require that you contact the Court to address any issues. In an attempt to prevent any issues we highly recommend you do the following if you are filing a document just before a filing deadline. Double and triple check your […]
Clerk and Court to review times
The Utah Courts have adopted an “auto-accept” policy which means that the vast majority of documents submitted via e-filing are automatically accepted and fully docketed within minutes of filing.
Discern whether a document was filed electronically or in traditional paper format when viewing the Case Docket
When you add a case to your profile within the Green Filing system, for any document that is available for viewing electronically a link will be provided (along with a file name) that allows you to download and view the filing. Documents that have been stamped by the Court (and appear to be scanned) have […]
Courtesy Copies for Judges
Unless the judge your case is assigned to specifically instructs you, you do not need to provide a copy of the e-filing.
Number of documents allowed in a submission
Green Filing does not limit the number of documents you are allowed to include with your submission. You are able to upload and submit as many documents (files) as it takes to make up your pleading. Separate pleadings, however, should be uploaded and filed as separate submissions to the court. Please note that per document […]
Recommended hardware to assist e-filing
When filing electronically, you will find that you have a need to scan documents to include with your filing. Whether it be an affidavit signed by your client or a process server, or a hard copy paper exhibit that you’d like to attach to a pleading, scanning that document will be your only means to […]
Recommended software to assist with e-filing
While you can create a pleading with light weight applications like Notepad, WordPad, or Microsoft Works we do recommend more sophisticated document generation software like Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect. When you file a document, you are required to upload a PDF version of that document to the Court, and newer versions of Word and […]
Documents and pleadings allowed for e-filing
The Utah District Courts are currently allowing all documents in the general civil, domestic, probate and criminal case type to be e-filed. You are able to initiate a new filing case by filing a complaint, petition or file subsequent or follow-up documents on an existing case. There are plans to expand e-filing to other case […]
Is e-filing mandatory?
Currently the Utah Courts have made participation in the e-filing system voluntary. As the use of e-filing grows in the state, that may change. E-filing is encouraged as it will allow firms to reduce the amount of paper and staff time used to deliver documents to the courts. E-filing is expected to allow the courts […]