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 Georgia, electronic filing (e-filing) is widely accepted and often required for legal documents in both state and federal courts. The Georgia state court system utilizes an e-filing system known as PeachCourt for civil cases in Superior and State courts, while the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals use their own e-filing portal. For federal cases, the U.S. District Courts in Georgia require e-filing through the PACER system (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) and its associated CM/ECF system (Case Management/Electronic Case Files). E-filing provides a more efficient and convenient method for attorneys and self-represented litigants to file documents without the need for physical delivery. It is important to note that each court may have specific rules and procedures for e-filing, and users must register and often pay associated fees to file documents electronically.