{"id":179,"date":"2026-02-17T13:51:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:48:38","slug":"e-filing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/?page_id=179","title":{"rendered":"E-Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RDE-Legal-Services-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"width:280px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RDE-Legal-Services-Logo-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RDE-Legal-Services-Logo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RDE-Legal-Services-Logo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/RDE-Legal-Services-Logo-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f93886e7d1b5d24f9eac0cd9b172f493 wp-block-paragraph\">E-Filing (Oregon &amp; Federal Courts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15b11a988015710a049f4a7294c32024 wp-block-paragraph\">E-filing can be confusing, especially for <strong>self-represented (pro se) litigants<\/strong>.<br>Courts use different systems depending on <strong>which court your case is in<\/strong>, and filing in the wrong system can delay or reject your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47ec05d86f823a4c46b1b22b74df3dae wp-block-paragraph\">Start Here: What Court Is Your Case In?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-add61a85191683fe07f2171f743a78a5 wp-block-paragraph\">Before filing anything, you must know <strong>which court has <\/strong>jurisdiction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9683830171635049;width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4.png 367w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4-291x300.png 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-50c73d69bd96673c2aaecd55d62cd05b wp-block-paragraph\">Common Options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d81cca9aa2ac28e4e533727023ddedff wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Court of Appeals (federal appellate court)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34ec9f034de1f20574a43e51ff900d33 wp-block-paragraph\">Oregon Circuit Court (trial court)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-888701cdede7475c96b7aca449f6535e wp-block-paragraph\">Oregon Court of Appeals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-becacd6fc45c3472891ad8e3c423481b wp-block-paragraph\">Oregon Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4c9e8ca45c88c1db84ec44ca10dc821 wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. District Court (federal trial court)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1858174d09865c2f1da624f1e1494f86 wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-269c6b722555e8e19ca9d54fd3ea4ed5 wp-block-paragraph\">The court listed on the summons or judgment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8a270d4877217424cc284cab01d83ed wp-block-paragraph\">The caption on prior court orders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Divorce-Service-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40\" style=\"width:330px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Divorce-Service-Logo.png 1024w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Divorce-Service-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Divorce-Service-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Divorce-Service-Logo-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b2ba98879252ed2d1347329a8287a8ca wp-block-paragraph\">The case number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oregon Circuit Courts (Trial Courts)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Oregon civil and family law cases are filed in <strong>Oregon Circuit Court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oregon uses <strong>OJD eFile (File &amp; Serve)<\/strong> for most circuit court cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What You Should Know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must register for an OJD eFile account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some document types may still require paper filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filing fees vary by case type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clerks cannot give legal advice or tell you what to file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6755074424898512;width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13.png 306w, https:\/\/rdelegalresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13-203x300.png 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  <strong>OJD Forms<\/strong><br>Oregon Judicial Department forms are organized by county and case type. Always verify that you are using the correct form for your court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OJD eFile (File &amp; Serve)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OJD eFile is the <strong>electronic filing system<\/strong> for Oregon state courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used for filing documents in most circuit court cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents must meet formatting and naming requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rejected filings must be corrected and re-submitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filing confirmation does not guarantee acceptance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your filing is rejected, review the rejection notice carefully before re-filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are all links and will take you to each site by clicking on them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.oregon.gov\/help\/pages\/default.aspx\">OJD&#8211;Self-Help<\/a><br>This page is self explanatory if you are trying to figure something out.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.oregon.gov\/services\/online\/Pages\/iforms.aspx\">OJD Online Services&nbsp;<\/a><br>This is the page you e-file with and you can file for waiver fees here. It is my experience that when you are first filing you want to go to the court and file your initial filing there.<br>Example: If you are filing for a TRO to get your car back you actually go in front of the judge of the day and make your pleadings.<br>Further: If you are filing for a TRO to get property back you have to notify the lender at least a day ahead of time that you are going to court to file a TRO to get your property back.<br>Emergency TRO&#8217;s can be approved but unless the lender did something wrong and you are below the 60% investment cap for the state of Oregon it is only a temporary remedy if the judge approves you.<br> I was approved and got my car back.<br>I had invested 66% of the price of the car and Chase had miscoded the car bankruptcy to keep other banks and credit unions from refinancing.<br> The car was never in bankruptcy,<br>Every state has its own laws and constitution.<br>  We charge $125 to research states outside Oregon and custom prepare your documents and we will not accept your money if it turns out you do not have a claim.  And even outside of Oregon you are still Pro Se litigant filing.<br>And not every state would let outside state lawyers review and edit your documents. If that is also the case we would return your money.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trportal.courts.oregon.gov\/portal\/home\">Oregon Court of Appeals<\/a><br>Oregon Appellate Courts<br>Oregon Court of Appeals<br>Used for appeals from circuit court decisions..<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/trportal.courts.oregon.gov\/portal\/home\">Oregon Supreme Court<\/a><br>Oregon Supreme Court<br>Used for limited appeals, petitions for review, and constitutional matters.<br>Important Notes<br>Appellate courts have <strong>strict formatting and deadline rules<\/strong><br>Many appeals require <strong>prior approval or jurisdictional review<\/strong><br>Missing a deadline can end your case<br>Always confirm appellate rules before filing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-Filing (Oregon &amp; Federal Courts) E-filing can be confusing, especially for self-represented (pro se) litigants.Courts use different systems depending on which court your case is in, and filing in the wrong system can delay or reject your documents. 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