Electronic filing (e-filing) is the process of filing legal documents with courts and other government and nongovernment entities (arbitration administrators) electronically—often through a website—rather than mailing or delivering paper copies of the documents to be filed.
In Arizona, electronic filing (e-filing) is widely accepted and often required for legal documents in both state and federal courts. The Arizona Judicial Branch provides an e-filing system known as AZTurboCourt for certain case types in the Superior Court, and the Arizona Supreme Court and Court of Appeals also accept e-filings. Rules and procedures for e-filing may vary by court and case type, but generally, attorneys and sometimes self-represented litigants can file documents electronically through approved service providers or court-managed portals. Federal courts in Arizona, such as the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, utilize the PACER system (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) and the CM/ECF system (Case Management/Electronic Case Files) for e-filing. It's important for filers to be aware of the specific e-filing rules, including formatting and technical requirements, deadlines, and any applicable fees.