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 New Hampshire, electronic filing (e-filing) is an established practice for submitting legal documents to courts and other entities. The New Hampshire Judicial Branch offers an e-filing system that allows attorneys and self-represented parties to file court documents electronically. This system is used for various case types, including small claims, family, and superior court civil cases. The e-filing process is designed to increase efficiency, reduce paper use, and provide easier access to the filing of legal documents. Users typically need to register for an account on the e-filing portal provided by the state's judicial branch. Once registered, filers can submit documents, pay filing fees, and receive notifications about their cases electronically. It's important to note that while e-filing is widely available, there may be specific rules and procedures that apply to different types of cases or documents, and not all documents may be eligible for e-filing. Additionally, some courts may require mandatory e-filing for certain case types.