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 Oregon, electronic filing (e-filing) is widely used for the submission of legal documents to courts. The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) provides an e-filing system known as OJD eFile, which allows attorneys and self-represented litigants to file court documents online. The system is available for most case types in both the circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in most instances, but self-represented parties may choose to file electronically or use traditional paper filing methods. The rules governing e-filing in Oregon are outlined in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) and local court rules, which specify the procedures, technical requirements, and types of documents that can be filed electronically. Additionally, for arbitration and other non-government entities, the use of e-filing may be subject to the specific rules and systems established by those entities.