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 Kentucky, electronic filing (e-filing) is widely accepted and has become a standard practice in many courts. The Kentucky Court of Justice provides an eFiling system that allows attorneys and, in some cases, self-represented litigants to file court documents electronically. This system is designed to increase efficiency, reduce paper use, and provide easier access to court records. The rules and procedures for e-filing are outlined in the Kentucky Court Rules, and attorneys are generally required to use the e-filing system for civil, criminal, and family law cases in participating courts. It's important to note that while e-filing is prevalent, specific requirements and the availability of e-filing may vary by court and case type. Users must register and may be subject to training before they can file electronically. Additionally, e-filing may also be used for submitting documents to other government entities or arbitration administrators, but the specific processes and requirements will depend on the policies of those entities.