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TrueFiling website: https://tf3.truefiling.com/

TrueFiling helpdesk: (855)959-8868 (5am – 6pm PST) or email them at support@imagesoftinc.com

CCAP eService: eservice@capcentral.org (service for both Third & Fifth)

AG eService: SacAWTTrueFiling@doj.ca.gov (service for both Third & Fifth)

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 8.70 and Rule 8.71, all Courts of Appeal and some Supreme Court filings in Civil, Criminal, Juvenile and Original proceedings must be made through TrueFiling, the Courts’ electronic filing system. All appointed attorneys are obligated to become registered users, which includes obtaining a TrueFiling user ID and password. All electronic filings may be electronically served.

For filings in the Third District, please see Local Rule 5.

For filings in the Fifth District, please see Local Rule 8.

Both the Third and Fifth Districts have provided extensive information, resources, and samples to assist with your filings: see resources in the Third and Fifth resources

Filings in the California Supreme Court have different requirements than the Courts of Appeal. Official court correspondence and notifications, including letters and orders, will be still be sent to all parties via regular postal mail only.

Other TrueFiling web resources

The Supreme Court’s website includes several useful Truefiling how-to resources:

  1. e-filing resource page for appellate counsel
  2. TF quick start guides training video links
  3. step-by-step guide to creating e-filing ready appellate documents