Frequently Asked Questions About eFiling Court Documents
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Residents and attorneys using the court system must know which documents can be filed electronically and which require original paper copies to be submitted to the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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Self-represented litigants
These individuals must use the ePortal and provided forms at their own risk without legal advice from the Clerk.
Attorneys
Must adhere to eFiling requirements and specific rules regarding the submission of original documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit original paper documents to the Clerk?
Who do I contact if I have trouble logging into my ePortal account?
Can the Clerk's office help me with my legal case?
Key Facts
- Original documents are generally no longer required for eFiling, with specific exceptions.
- Original wills and codicils must still be deposited with the Clerk in probate cases.
- Original paper documents are required in criminal cases if they are judgments, sentences, or documents required by statute to be sworn or notarized.
- The ePortal only provides access to filings that are 'in progress'.
- Once a filing is accepted, it is moved to the Lake County Case Maintenance System and becomes part of the official court record.
- Technical support for ePortal accounts, including password resets, is handled by the Florida Association of Court Clerks’ Services Group.
- Clerk staff are prohibited by Florida law from providing legal advice.
- Forms and documents provided on the website are for self-represented individuals and are provided without a guarantee of specific legal results.
Summary
Why It Matters
Residents and attorneys using the court system must know which documents can be filed electronically and which require original paper copies to be submitted to the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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Transition to Electronic Records
The court system has moved away from requiring original paper filings for most documents, centralizing records into the Lake County Case Maintenance System.
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Sources
www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov
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