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Sending Documents to the Court Using EDDS

Sending Documents to the Court Using EDDS
See https://portal.nycourts.gov/knowledgebase/article/KA-01056
 
Administrative order A0/114/20
See https://www.nycourts.gov/whatsnew/pdf/AO-114-20.pdf

EDDS FAQ

See https://iappscontent.courts.state.ny.us/NYSCEF/live/edds/eddsFAQ.pdf

EDDS Supreme Court User Guide
See https://portal.nycourts.gov/knowledgebase/EDDS_SupremeCivil-UserGuide.pdf

EDDS Family Court User Guide
https://iappscontent.courts.state.ny.us/NYSCEF/live/edds/eddsUserGuideFamily.pdf



ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS


Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge, and consistent
with the Governor’s determination approving the easing of restrictions on commerce imposed
due to the COVID-19 health emergency, I hereby direct that, notwithstanding the terms of any
prior administrative order:

1. In the counties and on the dates set forth in Exh. A, in courts and case types approved
for electronic filing through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System
(NYSCEF), represented parties must commence new matters or proceed in pending
matters exclusively by electronic filing through NYSCEF. Following
commencement, represented parties must file and serve papers in such matters (other
than service of commencement documents) by electronic means through NYSCEF or,
where permitted under NYSCEF court rules, by mail. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
unrepresented parties may file, serve and be served in such matters by non-electronic
means.

2. To the extent that NYSCEF electronic filing is unavailable in courts or case types in
the counties set forth in Exh. A, represented parties must commence new matters
exclusively by mail. Following commencement of a new matter, and in pending
matters, represented parties must file papers through the Unified Court System’s
Electronic Document Delivery System (EDDS) or by mail, and must serve papers
(other than commencement documents) by electronic means or by mail.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unrepresented parties may file, serve and be served in
such matters by non-electronic means.

3. In the counties and on the date set forth in Exh. B, in courts and case types approved
for electronic filing through NYSCEF, represented parties must commence new
matters or proceed in pending matters exclusively by electronic filing through
NYSCEF. Represented parties must file and serve papers in such matters (other than
service of commencement documents) by electronic means through NYSCEF.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unrepresented parties may file, serve and be served in
such matters by non-electronic means.
This order shall not affect procedures for the filing and service of essential matters, and
supersedes AO/111/2020. 
A0/114/20
https://www.nycourts.gov/whatsnew/pdf/AO-114-20.pdf


Frequently Asked Questions

UCS Electronic Document Delivery System (EDDS)
==========================
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the expansion of “virtual”
court operations, the Unified Court System has initiated a new program to transmit digitized
documents (in pdf format) to UCS courts, County Clerks, and other court-related offices around
the State, commencing on May 4, 2020.

Q: What is EDDS?
The Electronic Document Delivery System (“EDDS”) allows users, in a transaction
commenced at a UCS web portal, to (1) enter basic information about a matter; (2) upload one or
more pdf documents; and (3) send those documents electronically to a court or clerk selected by
the user. Upon receipt of the document(s) by the court, the sender will receive an email
notification, together with a unique code that identifies the delivery.

Q: Why has UCS developed this new document delivery system?
The new system is intended to reduce the need for delivery or filing of paper copies of
documents with the courts – and thereby to minimize foot traffic during the COVID-19 public
health emergency. It will also facilitate the court system’s expanded virtual court operations,
which rely upon digital documents.

Q: Can EDDS be used to file documents with courts and County Clerks?
Yes – but with some notable restrictions and qualifications.
Most courts that currently accept filings in paper format will accept pdf copies of the
filed document through EDDS. Supreme Courts, County Courts, Family Courts, Surrogates
Courts, District Courts, and City Courts. However, this program will not be available in the New
York City Criminal Court and may have restricted use in some other courts.
Importantly, EDDS is not intended to duplicate or supplant the New York State
Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) and may not be used for filing in matters
where NYSCEF is available on either a mandatory or consensual basis. Court users familiar
with NYSCEF will recall that it is broadly available in many civil matters in Supreme Court,
Surrogate’s Court, and the Court of Claims around the State. Before using EDDS for filing,
please make sure that NYSCEF is unavailable. (A list of courts and case types approved for efiling through the NYSCEF system may be found on the Authorized for E-Filing page.)

Q: How do I file a document through EDDS?
To file a document through EDDS, you must begin at the UCS EDDS page. There you
will be instructed in simple steps to enter appropriate identifying information (including sender
contact information, and information about the case and document[s]), to select the county and
court for delivery, upload the document(s), and to complete the transmission. If a filing fee is
required, you will also be instructed about payment of the fee through online credit card or, in
some cases, telephonic credit card transaction.
Once your transaction is complete, the clerk’s office will review the submission and, if it
meets all filing requirements, will file the documents as requested. If the submission is
incomplete or unsatisfactory for filing, you will be notified of the problem by email or other
means.

Q: How long will it take to file a document I have submitted through EDDS?
The Court System will make every effort to address filing requests promptly upon
receipt. However, considering current operation restrictions, it may take one or more days for a
filing request to be reviewed and approved.

Q: May I file documents with clerk’s offices in person or by mail?
During the current COVID-19 public health emergency, and consistent with State and
national health directives, many courts buildings and offices have remained closed and/or
consolidated. Pursuant to AO/114/20, in courts and case types set forth in Exh. A to that order,
to the extent that NYSCEF is not available, represented parties must commence new matters
exclusively by mail. Following commencement of a new matter, and in pending matters,
represented parties must file papers through the EDDS or by mail.

Q: Should I file emergency applications through EDDS?
During the COVID-19 health emergency, UCS courts around the state have established
locations and procedures for the submission of emergency applications. EDDS is not designed
to supplant those procedures and should not be used for filing emergency applications.

Q: How should I serve documents filed through EDDS?
By order of the Chief Administrative Judges, documents filed by EDDS should be served
on other parties by electronic means, including email or facsimile, or in the counties set forth in
AO/114/20 Exhibit A, parties can serve by electronic means or by mail. (Unlike NYSCEF,
EDDS is not a system for service of papers.)

Q: What types of documents may be filed through EDDS?
Any document that is currently being accepted for filing by the UCS in pending
nonessential matters may be filed through EDDS or in the counties set forth in AO/114/20 Exh.
A, parties can also file mail. (Nonessential matters are legal proceedings other than those
deemed “essential” during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as directed by the Chief
Administrative Judge in late March [AO/78/20]). However, please remember that EDDS is
unavailable in courts and case types where NYSCEF filing is available.

​Q: What if I have problems using EDDS?
Because EDDS is a new system which substantially changes offices practices in court
clerk and county clerk offices around the state – and at a time when court operations are dealing
with new realities of remote and curtailed operation -- we anticipate that its rollout will not be
trouble-free. Please report any problems using the new system to us by email at
edds@nycourts.gov, and we will do our best to remedy them as quickly as possible. Please feel
free to send comments and suggestions about the new system to us at this same email address.

EDDS FAQ 
(https://iappscontent.courts.state.ny.us/NYSCEF/live/edds/eddsFAQ.pdf

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