Changes in Complex Civil Litigation Cases Effective Monday, September 8, 2008
The contract with LexisNexis to accept electronic filings in complex civil litigation cases will end on September 8, 2008. On that date, the electronic filing feature of the LexisNexis system will no longer be available for filing documents with the Superior Court in Maricopa County. Individual contracts that attorneys or firms have with LexisNexis for other services are not effected by this change. eFiling in complex civil litigation cases will continue by filing with the Clerk’s eFiling Online website or by filing with other authorized partners. eFiling options are available on the Clerk’s website at: http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efiling/default.asp. All civil cases designated as complex by the Civil Department Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Maricopa County or his designee shall be governed by Superior Court Administrative Order 2007-140 and the Electronic Filing Guidelines established by that order. The Electronic Filing Guidelines are set forth at: https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efilingguidelines. More information, including frequently asked questions about complex litigation, technical support contacts, training opportunities, Administrative Orders, and other features, are available on the Clerk’s website at: https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/help.asp. Information about viewing public records online in individual cases is available on the Clerk’s website at: https://ecr.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/login.aspx.

August 6, 2008

Changes in Complex Civil Litigation Cases Effective Monday, September 8, 2008

The contract with LexisNexis to accept electronic filings in complex civil litigation cases will end on September 8, 2008. On that date, the electronic filing feature of the LexisNexis system will no longer be available for filing documents with the Superior Court in Maricopa County. Individual contracts that attorneys or firms have with LexisNexis for other services are not effected by this change.

eFiling in complex civil litigation cases will continue by filing with the Clerk's eFiling Online website or by filing with other authorized partners. eFiling options are available on the Clerk's website at: http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efiling/default.asp.

All civil cases designated as complex by the Civil Department Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Maricopa County or his designee shall be governed by Superior Court Administrative Order 2007-140 and the Electronic Filing Guidelines established by that order. The Electronic Filing Guidelines are set forth at: https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efilingguidelines.

More information, including frequently asked questions about complex litigation, technical support contacts, training opportunities, Administrative Orders, and other features, are available on the Clerk's website at: https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/help.asp.

Information about viewing public records online in individual cases is available on the Clerk's website at: https://ecr.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/login.aspx.

Oakland County e-Filing Project Celebrates First Year "Paperless" Court Cases Save Time, Money and Trees

Oakland County, Mich., Aug. 1, 2008 - Ruth Johnson, Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, said the first year of the county's innovative e-Filing Project has been more successful than anticipated.

"Our e-Filing Project with the Oakland Circuit Court has surpassed our expectations - it's just one of the ways we've put technology to work in meaningful ways for the residents and businesses of Oakland County," Johnson said.

To date, approximately 108,000 pages of legal documents - picture a stack of paper three building stories tall - have been electronically filed in 2,400 court cases. More than 1,600 law firms, with some 1,400 trained users, are involved in the e-Filing Project.

Initially limited to the courtroom of Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren, the program was expanded in January to three additional judges including Chief Judge Wendy Potts, Judge Fred Mester and Judge Colleen O'Brien. It is mandatory in certain types of civil cases, ranging from negligence and medical malpractice to personal injury and contract dispute cases. Attorneys in those cases are required to file and serve documents electronically.

"This is an exciting day for us," said Judge Potts. "We have proven e-filing works at the Circuit Court level and that, even with obstacles, government can put responsible technology to work to advance the administration of justice."

(more)

E-Filing Page 2 Aug. 1, 2008

"I am very pleased with the e-Filing and the paperless courtroom program," said Judge Warren. "Not only have we saved a small forest, but we have significantly increased the efficiency of the court and administration of justice. This program has placed the Oakland County Circuit Court at the leading edge of innovative court practices in service to the public."

The cost of the program, a public-private partnership with the Florida-based Wiznet, was limited to the investment of staff time by members of the Circuit Court, the Clerk's Office and the county's IT Department. Law offices pay $5-8 for each transaction.

"The success of the project in Oakland County is a result of the tremendous dedication and cooperation shown by the Clerk's Office, IT, and the Court in embracing change and technology," said Robert Schott of Wiznet, who called it a win/win for the public, bench, bar and court.

"Wiznet is proud to partner with Oakland County in creating a successful template for improving access to justice and streamlining operations in Michigan courts," Schott said. "This initiative clearly puts Oakland County in the forefront of national court technology."

###

The Clark County Family Court is proud to announce web based access for documents in certain case types. This service is provided partnering with Wiznet and is available to members of the Nevada State Bar in good standing.

Approximately 100 Endoscopy cases have been ordered into the Wiznet E-File program at the Eighth Judicial District Court. These cases are expected to be complex in nature and were a perfect fit for the electronic filing program. All future Endoscopy cases will also be ordered into the E-File program.

The successful Clark County Document Access program first established in April 2003 has reached 300,000 cases. The case types include civil and probate and the program is expected to expand to certain family court case types in the near future. Currently there are over 2000 active subscribers to the program.

Oakland County, Michigan - (Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2007) - An eFiling project requiring attorneys to file documents electronically was expanded today to include three more Circuit judges, announced Ruth Johnson, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds. "It's an exciting day for our office and for the judges," said Johnson. "We're on the cutting edge with this technology and it's time to take it to the next level."
The program will affect about 800 current cases and some new cases assigned to Chief Judge L. Wendy Potts, Judge Fred M. Mester and Judge Colleen A. O'Brien. Only certain types of civil cases are included in the program - negligence, medical malpractice, personal injury cases, labor relations cases and contract disputes.
The eFiling project, a joint effort of the Clerk's Office, the Circuit Court and the county's Information Technology Department, began August 1, 2007 in the courtroom of Oakland Circuit Judge Michael Warren. The system, provided by the Florida-based Wiznet, allows documents to be both filed and served on opposing parties electronically toward the goal of creating "paperless" courtrooms.
To date, more than 1,500 documents have been filed electronically. More than 2,500 attorneys and their staff members, from 800 law firms, are registered to use the eFiling system. Training is offered online, at the county or off-site at legal firms.
"This proven technology is in keeping with our 'online, not in-line' philosophy," Johnson said. "Everybody wins - our lines are shorter for people who do have to come to the county, our work load can be distributed more efficiently and it saves many customers a trip to the courthouse."
The program has been called a model for the effective administration of justice for courts across the country. The system is dependable and secure, with several backup systems in place.
"I am very pleased to have my court participate in the environmentally friendly eFiling system," said Judge Colleen O'Brien. "EFiling will promote efficiency and cost-savings for all those who utilize the court system."
The cost of implementing the eFiling pilot program has been the investment of time by Circuit Court, Clerk's Office and IT staff. Law offices will pay $5-8 for each filing, which should pay for the efiling system within one to two years.
"Just the savings on paper alone means about 5,000 reams of paper or 300 trees a year," Johnson said.

Wiznet is pround to annouce the option to utilize it's E-File and E-Serve products is now avaialble at the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona.

Today, Wiznet successfully launced on time a mandatory E-File Program in Judge Michael Warren's department at the Oakland County Courthouse. Expansion plans are set for Jan 2008 if the initial phase proves to be successful.

Wiznet will soon be providing the Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court with e-filing. To read the full article in the Detroit Free Press click here.

The Michigan Court of Appeals is now accepting electronic filings in all Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) cases.  In addition, new MPSC cases can be initiated on-line.  E-Service and new case types are expected to be added by January 1, 2007. 

The Michigan Court of Appeals e-filing portal can be accessed at (https://wiznet.wiznet.com/appealsmi). 

The Michigan Court of Appeals website can be accessed at (http://courtofappeals.mijud.net).

The 38^th District Court in Eastpointe, Michigan has selected Wiznet to provide electronic filing for all General Civil cases.  Wiznet will provide the 38^th District Court, with a web-based electronic filing program available to attorneys 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Lori Shemka, District Court Administrator, said "We have been an eFiling court for nearly two years and Judge Norene S. Redmond is committed to maintaining that serviceability."

The 38^th District Court is the second court in Michigan to select Wiznet.  Wiznet currently provides the Michigan Court of Appeals with e-filing (https://wiznet.wiznet.com/appealsmi).

The 38^th District Court website can be accessed at (http://www.judgeredmond.com).

 

For more information, contact Wiznet at (800) 228-6081.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has selected Wiznet's E-File & Serve to replace their current e-filing system and provide electronic filing and service. Wiznet will provide the Michigan Court of Appeals with electronic filing and service, with total real-time integration with the Court's case management system. Phase One of E-File & Serve is scheduled to go live October 1, 2006, for MPSC cases. E-File & Serve will benefit attorneys by giving them the ability to electronically file court documents 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

The Surpeme Court of Maricopa County has contracted with Wiznet to provide their electronic filing and service solution, E-File & Serve.. Full integration is expected to be completed by the end of 2006 and electronic filing and service with E-File & Serve will be available around the same time. "Wiznet is very excited about the opportunity in Arizona. This Court is technologically advanced in many areas and Wiznet's E-File & Serve will certainly compliment these technical accomplishments." Barby Sizemore - Vice President Business Development.