E-Filing Case Related Questions

  • How do I view and/or download documents attached to multiple docket entries?

    To view and/or download multiple documents for a particular case, check the "view multiple documents" box located on the Docket Report selection criteria screen. The docket report will include a new column, with check boses for all documents that are electronically attached to the docket sheet, between the document number column and the docket text column.

    Select the documents to be viewed or downloaded by placing a check in the box next to the document number for those documents. The selection of the document will include all documents attached as attachments to the main document.

    Two buttons appear at the end of the Docket Report: View Selected and Download Selected. (NOTE: If View is selected, the documents will be in a combined PDF file for viewing. If Download is selected, CM will create a ZIP file of the documents for downloading.)

    If either button is clicked and one or more documents are selected CM/ECF computes the projected size of the document(s) and compares it with the maximum allowable file size, 10 MB. If the combined size of the documents selected is close to or over the allowable file size, each document will appear with the file size and documents can be delelected in order to comply with the size requirements. If no documents were selected, an error message will appear. Just go back and select the document(s).

    A single PACER billing receipt page will be displayed for PACER users. The billing receipt will contain multiple receipts, for each document selected, with a confirm button. If the PACER user, confirms the amount of the billing and VIEW was selected the selected documents (including their attachments) will be displayed for viewing. If the PACER user confirms the amount of the billing and Download was selected, the selected documents (including their attachments) will be combined in a ZIP file and a dialogue box is displayed for the user to select a destination folder for the downloaded ZIP file.

    Restricted Documents: Prior to viewing or downloading restricted documents, a screen appears to warn users about any specific document restrictions for documents to be contained in the PDF or ZIP file.
     

  • How do can I easily find an events category in CM/ECF?

    After logging into CM/ECF, click on the Search link on the blue menu bar.The Search screen will appear. Type in the event and click on ‘search’. If you are not sure the exact name of the event, type in a part of the name: i.e.: Summary Judgment, Declaration, Opposition. All the events which include that information will be displayed.

    The events in the search results will be a link directly to that event. So just click on the one you want and you can begin e-filing.

    You can also hover your mouse over each menu item on the blue menu bar and look at a drop-down and view each categories within each menu item and then the subcategories. Select the subcategory you need and start e-filing.

  • Can you please tell me what the deadline is for e-filing in California USDC? I first understood you could e-file up until 12:00 midnight , but I've also heard the deadline is closer to 6:00 pm or even 4:00 pm.

    Filing documents electronically does not alter any filing deadlines set by Court Order. Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned judge, all electronic transmissions of documents must be completed (i.e., received completely by the Clerk’s Office) prior to midnight Pacific Standard Time or Pacific Daylight Time, whichever is in effect at the time, in order to be considered timely filed on that day. Where a specific time of day deadline is set by court order or stipulation, the electronic filing shall be completed by that time. Check the judge’s initial scheduling order or e-filing order to see if that particular judge has an e-filing deadline or allows e-filing on holidays.

  • When I view a document the header that includes the filed date appears in the middle of the document making it difficult to view the document. Why does this happen?

    This is a view setting on your browser. Check with your IT department on how to adjust your view settings.

  • What should I do if I attached the wrong document to the entry?

    As soon as you notice the error - refile the correct document. Then file an Errata and link to the wrong document. No modifications to a docket entry can be made without court order.

  • Are there any non-civil case initiating documents other than those referenced in General Order 10-07 that should be traditionally filed?

    Yes. Abstract of judgment; registration of judgment; bond-related documents.

  • Why can't I see PDF documents that have been filed in criminal or social security cases through the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) e-mail?

    Access to the PDF document may be restricted in these case types for the following reasons:

    • Pursuant to the E-Government Act of 2002, only the attorneys of record in a Social Security case may view PDF documents - counsel of record must login to CM/ECF then into PACER in order to view the documents; these documents are available for public viewing from the public computer terminals in the Clerk’s Office attorneys.
    • The document may have been filed prior to the Court becoming a full e-filing court. Check to see if there’s a link (a line) under the document control number. If not, most likely, the case was not subject to electronic filing when the document was filed. Those documents are available at the courthouse Records Section in the traditional manner.
       

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