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CM/ECF
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 | The tracking of motions, answers, deadlines, and hearings. |
| UP-to-date reports, queries, and docket sheets produced. |
| Electronic filing before and after business hours including weekends and holidays. |
| Electronic delivery of documents to, from and within the courts. |
| Electronic retrieval of case documents and dockets by all users. |
| Electronic document management, storage, security, and archiving. |
| Automatic creation of docket entries from attorney filings. |
| Electronic notices of filing to other CM/ECF participants. |
Instructions for Obtaining a Login to CM/ECF.
The goal of the CM/ECF project is to create a system that allows nearly all documents associated with a court case to be handled electronically. CM/ECF supports the unique interests of different communities (the courts, the attorneys, and the public) while providing the same range of document processing capabilities to all.
Attorneys will file documents electronically over a network by using a standard Web browser. The documents submitted electronically must be in Portable Document Format (PDF.) This format enables regular documents to be viewed electronically and shared with others on the Internet without loss of any document formatting characteristics. PDF is also a secure format that doesn't allow hidden text or links, as do many word processors.
The network used to access CM/ECF is the Internet in the case of the attorneys and the public. Interaction with CM/ECF is via a web browser, HTML forms that enable document "attachments," and interactive software. The web server application software collects the forms data, processes it, and forwards data and documents to a private server for storage.
Case management information is created and notices of filing are transmitted to case participants when a document is filed electronically. Immediately upon filing, the case docket sheet and associated documents become available on-line to both the case participants and the public.
Attorneys will need the following hardware and software to electronically file, view and retrieve documents int he electronic filing system:
| Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or higher. Netscape 6.0 is not recommended for use with CM/ECF. (128 bit encryption is also recommended); |
| A computer capable of running the above browser, such as one using Windows 9x, NT, 2000, Macintosh, Linux or Solaris operating system. ; |
| Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or higher to convert documents from a word processor format to portable document format (PDF); |
| A PDF-compatible word processor like Macintosh or Windows-based version of WordPerfect or Word; |
| A modem supporting a transfer rate of 28.8 kbs or higher (56 kbs is recommended); |
| Internet access through any Internet service provider using Point to Point Protocol (PPP); |
| Access to a scanner if paper documents need to be imaged and sent to the court. |
The above specifications are subject to change.
In addition to court staff, training on the CM/ECF system will be provided for attorneys. Please complete the Training Registration Form and return it to the address indicated. Upon receipt of your form, you will be added to the training waiting list and will be contacted by the court for scheduling once your name moves to the top of the waiting list.
CM/ECF Computer Based Training Modules are available HERE
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Last modified: September 23, 2004 |
