The State of Michigan's 38th District Court is the first of more than 150 district courts in the State to automate e-filing processes with PureEdge XML-based electronic forms. The electronic filing system enables electronic submission and payment of court filings fees. Now, citizens, attorneys, judges, and court employees can use the e-forms to file, manage and access court documents with a mouse click -- via the Michigan Supreme Court's eFiling Portal.
The e-forms allow for the attachment of multiple case related documents in a single legal envelope that can be time stamped and routed internally for approvals. As a result, the process of e-filing streamlines workflow, saves time, reduces costs, uses less paper, and produces secure, non-reputable records to ensure compliance. The solution integrates with existing Case Management systems and is compliant with existing and emerging standards, such as Legal XML, while providing an adaptable platform of scalability for future initiatives.
Specific forms implemented in the first phase of the e-filing program include filings of General Civil Cases such as the Summons and Complaint, Jury Demand, Answer, and Cover Sheet (motion) court forms. Future phases of the State of Michigan e-forms program are slated to include filings for Court of Appeals and Circuit Courts.
