E Filing and Sharing Court Documents Online-Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Updated: Watch our video on how to insert hyperlinks and bookmarks into your electronic court documents here:
part 1 hyperlinking in Word: • Hyperlinking Court Doc...
part 2 hyperlinking in a PDF: • Hyperlinking Court doc...
part 3 Hyperlinking on Caselines: • Hyperlinking Court doc...
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As a result of the need to social distance due to Covid 19, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Canada) has implemented Justice Services Online and Caselines to allow litigants to submit documents to the court using the computer. Justice Services Online allows litigants to upload and send their court documents to the court, such as Statement of Claim, and even affidavits. Caselines is a platform that allows litigants to share their documents online during a virtual hearing. Note that the two systems are NOT integrated as of the time of publishing this video. Lawyers Heather Douglas and Heather Hui-Litwin explain in easy to understand terms what these two new features are all about.
Please note that not all Ontario courts are using Caselines.
Chapters
0:00-2:36 Intro to Justice Services Online Filing Portal
2:37- 9:30 Walk through of the filing process
9:32 - 10:18 What is Caselines?
10:18 - 13:15 Caselines is for uploading documents to be shared with the court and other parties at the hearing. It is NOT for “filing” documents to court.
Caselines can also be used even if the hearing is in person.
13:16- 14:11 Can you upload last minute documents for the hearing?
14:18 -14:38 Are self-represented litigants allowed to use Caselines?
14:39 Do litigants have a choice not to file online or use Caselines due to lack of equipment?
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Heather Douglas is available for coaching and mentoring services:
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LINKS
1. Tips on Caseline Hearings from Ontario Superior court
www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/noti...
2. Heather Douglas's blog: heatherdouglaslaw.wordpress.c...
3. Check out the court's website for notices, which change frequently during the pandemic.
www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/noti...
Eg. Ontario South-West Region has this updated notice on filing: www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/noti...
4. File Civil Claims Online (Ontario): www.ontario.ca/page/file-civi...
(You'll be asked to register a "ONe-key" account)
5. Federal court Online filing resources page:
www.fct-cf.gc.ca/en/pages/onl...
Family litigation matters: www.ontario.ca/page/file-fami...
Small Claims court Ontario, Service Ontario's guide: www.ontario.ca/page/file-smal...
5. CaseLines Tutorials: Updated tutorial here- vimeo.com/480936668 (uploaded Nov.18,2020)
Toronto Lawyer Dan Rosman's intro demo on his channel: • Ontario's CaseLines fo...
See also the Ontario Superior Court's page (updated Nov 8, 2021)
www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/noti...
There is a HOT LINE phone number for self-represented litigants to call 1-800-980-4962.
6. Canadian Judicial Council has new handbooks for self-represented litigants.
cjc-ccm.ca/en/what-we-do/init...
Videos on Tips for Virtual Hearings.
1. Dan Rosman's tips on virtual hearings. "Top Ten Tips for your Next Virtual Hearing-Straight from the Judge!" • Top Ten Tips for Your ...
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Speakers
Heather Douglas: www.heatherdouglaslaw.com
Heather Hui-Litwin: www.litigation-help.com

[@jennifersteeves5482]

Just what I think I needed. Thanks. I just created a my Ontario id. Wish they made this easier to find online for def represented apeallants

[@jenniferrobinlee]

Loving this information and dialogue!

[@LitigationHelp]

Thank you so much for your support Jennifer!

[@lovedivorceeverythinginbet8344]

In responding to Gr Mitchell's comment below >>> Hello, Yes, you absolutely can file an uncontested divorce on your own if you live in Ontario. The online form can be found here: www.ontario.ca/page/file-family-court-documents-online Note, while you can do the application on your own, it's always advisable to reach out to a family lawyer for assistance/legal advice. Filling out the form incorrectly can lead to serious legal ramifications for you and your former spouse and undoing them can cost more time and money in the long run. Good luck!

[@sandratulshi1715]

This is great thanks

[@LitigationHelp]

You are welcome!

[@YTjustme]

Thanks so much for the wonderful video loaded with information. I was struggling on how to use Justice Services Online portal which you have kindly showed in this video. Thanks to you both.

[@LitigationHelp]

You are welcome! I am glad it was helpful!

[@drsnehapandey9485]

Thank you so much for uploading this video can you tell me how fill court fee

[@sherealswaby6018]

What is that last mandatory field that you didn't fill in..i can't get past it. What should be entered there?

[@rishabmahajan3852]

I have requested for Default Judgement online since the defendant didn’t serve there defence in 20 days. While filing for 11B online, no where it mentioned that I need to upload the form in PDF form. I have paid the fee and current status is submitted. What should I do? Can I email them my form ?

[@jackjia4990]

Thank you both for sharing your knowledge. I am a journalist. I wonder how I can search a case documents filed with court by all parties.

[@drsnehapandey9485]

Thank you for sharing thisvideo ,it was very helpful for me 🙏How to fill court fee in family court

[@LitigationHelp]

Thank you for your kind words! I will ask my collaborators to work on this video for everyone!

[@babbalonian2]

Great Video. If you are the moving party filing an urgent motion 14b with affidavit 14a (family). Do you have to wait until the court "approves" it before serving the other party notice?

[@LitigationHelp]

Our family lawyer at Litigation Help, Eva DiGiammarino writes:"Thank you Babbalonian2 for the question. Unfortunately this is hard to answer because much of the procedure in Ontario has temporarily changed due Covid-19 and can be different depending on the jurisdiction you are in. As such, I would check with a family lawyer or attend the Family Law Information Center at your court house, for specific information." Eva's website: www.divorcemediationontario.com/

[@tcwillams8398]

AS YOU HAD REFFERRED TO DIFFERENT FORMATS OF CASES BEING DEALT WITH NOW IS POSSIBLE TO DO SOMETHING FOR TO EACH TYPE ?? RE : PHONE CALL VS ZOOM VS IN PERSON FOR ISSUE 'S LIKE HOW 1 WOULD BE TO DOING OBJECTIONS OR OTHER INTRERJECTINGS OVER A PHONE OR REFFERING TO DOCUMENTS ETC ETC THANK YOU FOR ALL GREAT WORK !! YOU AND YOUR COLLEGUES INFO ....AS FINALY THIS AMAZING LONG OVER DUE SRL'in HELP AS BE FOR SO PROVIDING !!!

[@danhnguyen2381]

How can I obtain a sample of a civil statement of claim in Ontario? In Small Claims Court there is a plaintiff’s claim 7A that you can fill but in civil court should I use the form 14A to start with or just follow your instructions to e-filing ? How do I sign the claim if I file online? Thank you so much for your instructions!

[@LitigationHelp]

Hello! This video is for regular civil claims (above $35,000). For Small claims court, please go here: www.ontario.ca/page/file-small-claims-court-documents-online. Note that court website content changes all the time, so to be super up to date, you might want to google "e-filing online small claims court ontario" to get the latest content. There are also different rules that apply to Small Claims court in Ontario. Check them out on CanLII: canlii.ca/t/rrr. You can email me for further information [e-mail]

[@LitigationHelp]

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[@grmitchell8500]

Hi I am not sure if I'm still married. I have been separated for 20 years. I was married in state of New Jersey. I am living in Toronto. I don't know my husband whereabouts and I would like to file for divorce online. Can I file for divorce online?

[@LitigationHelp]

Thank you for your comment. Please see my colleagues Laura Tarcea and Eva Di Giammarino's reply from Love Divorce & Everything in Between.

[@grmitchell8500]

Thanks for the response 👍

[@tcwillams8398]

ALSO BE GREAT IF AS CAN DO A VIDEO AS TO HOW 1'S DEAL WITH UN EXPECTED ISSUE's AS THAT DO COME UP T IN OF DURING A CASE CONFERENCE (BY THE WAY AS TO FOR WHAT IS A CASE CONFERENCE ?? ) OR IN OF A HEARING . ANOTHER ISSUE THAT WOULD BE OF HELP... IS IN PRIOR VIDEO AS TO "ORDERS " AS i HAD NOTICED FOR BE NO SPOKE OF IF A JUUSTICE ...IF AS ISSUES A "DISPOSITION" .... FOR WHAT IS OF THEM's AS BE OF FOR ALL ABOUTs ??

[@daremej8835]

how to upload multiple pdfs belonging to same section like form 8A has 1, 2 and 3 they ask me to upload all under one section. how to ? Do i have to stitch them in pdf ?

[@LitigationHelp]

Thank you for your question. Sorry, we don't understand your question. What type of matter are you dealing with?

[@Phillip_higgins]

I’m having the same problem

[@Phillip_higgins]

They don’t understand the question because they don’t know what they’re doing

[@sandratulshi1715]

Thank you so much if I have a question can I ask here

[@LitigationHelp]

Please do!

[@poonamsharma-rx2qc]

I wanted to apply for Divorce certificate and I already have divorce order. How can I apply that or I dont need to. Please give a answer for it.

[@LitigationHelp]

Thank you for your question Poonam! An excellent resource is Steps to Justice. They say: "After you get your divorce order, you can apply for a Form 36B: Certificate of Divorce. This certificate confirms the date that you and your partner legally divorced. This is usually 31 days after the date of the divorce order. You need a Certificate of Divorce if you want to get married again. To get a Certificate of Divorce, you must go to the same court where you applied for your divorce and take a copy of your divorce order. You have to pay a court fee of $24. You can pay by cash, cheque, or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance." Steps to Justice website: stepstojustice.ca/steps/family-law/step-5-get-your-divorce-order/#:~:text=After%20you%20get%20your%20divorce,want%20to%20get%20married%20again.

[@drsnehapandey9485]

And how to find out upload paper

[@LitigationHelp]

I am not exactly sure what you mean. Could you elaborate a bit more?

[@frances7207]

Looking for information to digitally file in Family Court :)

[@markiss9048]

Did you find any information as I require the same help

[@frances7207]

@@markiss9048 I did as a matter of fact .. once your filings are prepared and affidavits commissioned .. all documents must be scanned to a file and the file sent to the Clerk at your local courthouse.. they file documents ... seal and send you a copy of status which will now have your new court file number attached :) .. :) hope that helps .. there is a directory for the email addies online for your jurisdiction ..

[@VishalShalluOfficial]

Hi there, my file rejected three times because of some reasons. If you can share your email, i can send you the forms, Please help me. i visited Brampton court,

[@LitigationHelp]

Hello! Please see our website for Private Legal Coaches who can provide you with legal advice. litigation-help.com/private-legal-coaches/.

[@sakshibedi2240]

I wanted to apply for Divorce certificate and I already have divorce order. How can I apply that online. Please give a answer for it.

[@LitigationHelp]

Please refer to this page for information: www.ontario.ca/page/file-family-court-documents-online

[@sidratulmuntahachowdhury1003]

hi,can u plz help me,how can I get divorce certificate online?