The following diagram provides an overview of how eFiling with eLawServices works:
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The customer logs into an EFSP (Electronic Filing Service Provider) of their choice, enters information about their case, and clicks the "Submit Filing" button. |
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The EFSP system checks the filing for completeness, obtains and calculates the filing fees and courts costs, delivers it electronically to the Clerk's office in a participating county, obtains receipt confirmation, and tracks the document. |
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TexasOnline serves as an "electronic post office" that allows courts to receive and review documents for filing and collects and distributes court filing and service fees. |
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The Clerk receives and reviews the document for completenesss and accuracy, accepts or rejects the filing and provides an electronic timestamp notification to the customer for accepted documents. The Clerk also arranges for other services requested by the customer at the time of filing (copying, process service, etc.) |
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Upon receipt of the document, the Clerk emails an acknowlegment to the filing customer -- a confirmation when it is accepted or an alert with an explanation if it is rejected. |