Most court documents are provided as PDF files. Select an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP.) See the certified EFSPs.An eFiling guide to Initiate a New Case in the Alameda, California Superior Civil Courts and electronically serve your documents. Documents that are exempt from efiling can be submitted for filing in the Clerk's Office between office hours of a.m. To File on an Existing Case in the Alameda, California Civil EFiling system and electronically serve your documents follow these steps. A responsive pleading to a complaint or cross-complaint must be filed and served within thirty (30) days of service of the complaint or cross-complaint. If this is the case, and you are not using a Judicial Council form, you will need to type out your motion on pleading paper. Every pleading must set forth the name of the court and county in which the action is brought and the title of the action. For other personal property, please call 510-272-6910 and describe the property to be levied on. What to Expect When You Go to Alameda County Court.