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 Mexico, electronic filing (e-filing) is a widely accepted and often required method for submitting legal documents to courts. The New Mexico State Judiciary, through its Case Access System for E-filing (CASE), provides an online platform where attorneys and, in some cases, self-represented litigants can file court documents electronically. The system is used by the New Mexico Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, and magistrate courts. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in civil, criminal, and some other case types in the state's appellate and district courts. The use of e-filing streamlines the court process, reduces paper waste, and increases efficiency in case management. Specific rules and procedures for e-filing are outlined in the New Mexico State Judiciary's rules and can vary depending on the court and type of case. It is important for attorneys to be familiar with these rules and any associated fees for e-filing in the relevant jurisdiction.