Welcome

Cott E-Filing is a court electronic filing system for Louisiana courts. Attorneys and self-represented litigants submit filings online, clerks review them in a visual queue, judges sign orders, and administrators configure courts — all in one platform.

Who Is This For?

Role	What You Do	Get Started
Attorney / Filer	File new cases, submit documents on existing cases, track filing status, pay fees	Filer Guide
Clerk	Review incoming filings in a Kanban queue, accept or reject, stamp documents	Clerk Guide
Judge	Review filings routed for judicial approval, sign or return orders	Judge Guide
Court Admin	Configure courts, case types, fee schedules, queues, routing rules, and users	Admin Guide

How a Filing Moves Through the System

1. Filer creates and submits a filing with documents and party information

2. Filing enters the clerk review queue and is assigned to a clerk

3. Clerk reviews documents, checks for deficiencies, and accepts or rejects

4. If the filing requires judicial approval, the clerk routes it to a judge

5. Judge reviews, signs, or returns the filing

6. Accepted filings are stamped and recorded into the court's case management system (Verdict CMS)

Throughout this process, all parties receive email notifications at each status change.

Quick Links

• Creating Your Account

• Signing In

• Filing Statuses Explained

• AI Assistant

• FAQ