The Supreme Court launched a new website last week, providing various usability enhancements and, more significantly, laying the groundwork for an electronic filing system that will begin operation on Nov. 13.

Once the new e-filing system is in place, virtually all new filings will be accessible through the site without cost to the public and legal community, the court said in an announcement.

Initially, the court will require all parties to continue filing documents in hard copy. But parties who are represented by counsel will also be required to submit electronic versions. For parties appearing pro se, court staff will scan their documents and make them available for public access.

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