We’re-Filing!

The following is a step by step overview showcasing e-Filing in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. This slideshow relates mainly to Criminal Division e-Filing.

Refer to http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/clerk/e-File.cfm for updates on e-Filing in the other divisions of the Franklin County Clerk of Courts Office.

We’re-Filing!

You are encouraged to refer to the e-Filing link or contact the e-Filing Help Line at the end of this presentation, as the entire legal community – including attorneys, paralegals, the court and its staff, and Franklin County Deputy Clerks – transition to this revolutionary and efficient process.

Thank you,

Franklin County Clerk of Courts Staff

Introducti on Criminal e-Filing

What to Expect From This Session

• Criminal Division Schedule of Events

• What technology you need to e-File in the Criminal Division

• Online resources and helpful links from our IT Staff

• Detailed Instruction on:

– How to file in the Criminal Court

• Filing to Existing Case with Hearing Requests

• Filing to Existing Case

– Reviewing Notifications

– Dealing with Clerk Rejection & Judicial Decline

Criminal e-Filing Schedule of Events

Event Date

Criminal e-Filing Training COMPLETED

Criminal e-Filing Pilot Opens (Indictments) April 3rd, 2013

Criminal e-Filing Pilot (Selected Judges) April 11th, 2013

Appeals Court Accepts Criminal Cases April 17th, 2013

Criminal e-Filing Pilot (Additional Judges) April-May, 2013

Criminal e-Filing Cases GO LIVE May 30, 2013

What do you need to e-File?

• Computer with Internet browsing capabilities

• Scanner

• Ability to create .PDF files– Recommended setting: 300 DPI

• Word Processer capable of exporting to MS Word 97-2003 format or later– The system will only accept .DOC or .DOCX– Other documents types (e.g. Corel Word Perfect or Apple Pages) must be re-

formatted to .DOC or .DOCX

Online Resources & Helpful Links

• Adobe Acrobat: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html

Adobe Acrobat is the recommended software for creating .PDF files.

• PDF Conversion Plug-In for Microsoft Office 2007: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=7

This plug-in will give you the ability to save your files in .PDF format if you are running Office 2007.

• Corel WordPerfect: http://apps.corel.com/lp/wpo/

Corel WordPerfect will allow you to convert your files to .DOC or .PDF. Newer versions will also allow you to convert your files to .DOCX.

Introduction to Criminal e-Filing: The Home Page

http://www.YouTube.com/clerkfranklincounty

GREGGLEWIS

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Introduction to Criminal e-Filing: Filing a Bond Hearing Request

Introduction to Criminal e-Filing: Filing a Motion to an Existing Case

Introduction to Criminal e-Filing: Viewing Your Queues*

*Internal Filers Only

Introduction to Criminal e-Filing: Checking Notifications

When YOU e-File…YOU are Notified!Via email…

…And the system

For More Informati on…

Online Help Through the Systemhttps://efiling.franklincountyohio.gov/onlineHelp/fiDefault.htm

Clerk of Courts YouTube ChannelYoutube.com/clerkfranklincounty

For Procedural & Technical IssuesCriminal Division Number:(614) 525-3650*Available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm*

http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/clerk/e-File.cfm

For Legal Inquiries…

Consult the Criminal e-Filing Administrative OrderNote: Administrative Order is currently being drafted. Please check the Clerk of Courts website for updates.

Common Pleas Court Administration Websitehttp://www.fccourts.org/gen/WebFront.nsf//wp/Home?open

Stacy WorthingtonDirector of Court Support ServicesStacy_Worthington@fccourts.org(614) 525-2529

Elizabeta SakenStaff Attorney, Hon. Judge ReeceElizabeta_Saken@fccourts.org(614) 525-4511

Or Contact…

This Presentati on Was Produced by:

Franklin CountyClerk of Courts

Staff

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Christopher Kopech,Business Operations

Specialist