Technical CM/ECF Related Questions

  • How do I attach a document to an entry?

    During the e-filing process, an option to select the pdf document screen will appear.

    Click on the browse button and locate the folder on your computer system where the PDF document has been saved. Then you will select the name of the document or pleading to be e-filed and double click on the image file or click on open. The file path to the document appears in the box where it says file name. If you do not have any additional attachments to the main document click on the ‘Next’ button.

    If you have additional documents to attach to the main document,

    Click the "Yes" on the radial button where it states: "Attachments to Document:" if there are additional attachments to be added and click on ‘Next' to proceed to the next screen.

    Steps to proceed after selecting "Yes" to additional attachments to the main document.

    Select the "Browse" button to search for the file name of the document to be attached, in the same manner as outlined for the main document.

    In the field for category type, select the drop down arrow and the system will open a pull down screen. From the selections in the menu, select the type of attachment (e.g.: appendix, exhibit, etc.) If none of the selections apply, do not select anything in the drop down menu.

    It is important to describe the attachment, click in the description box and type a description of the attachment. Click on the "Add to List" button. This is important because the description will appear in the docket text and when looking at the separate attachments. This enables the Court and counsel to know exactly what the attachment is, i.e. Motion for Summary Judgment pages 25-50, Exhibts 2-10, etc. If the description is not there, only (Attachments:) 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. will display on the docket entry and in the attachment list causing extra time to try to figure out what each attachment is.  This can be confusing to the Court and counsel.

    The system will add the selected document as an attachment to the document. The file name of each new attachment will appear in the window next to the Add to List button. Once all attachments have been added to the attachment window, select the next button to proceed to the next screen.

  • What is an attachment or file attachment ?

    If you are attaching a document within CM/ECF, an attachment is the document or documents prepared for electronic filing. It may be the main document or documents to be electronically filed along with the main document to complete the filing making one complete e-filed document. During e-filing a browse button allows the filer to browse to the document to be electronically attached to the docket entry. Example: a stipulation is attached during e-filing as the main document, the proposed order is "attached" as an additional attachment to the stipulation. A Motion is the main document and attached as the main document, a declaration, exhibit, appendix, proposed order are "attached" as additional attachments to the motion.

    If the document is a generic document, not to be e-filed in CM/ECF,

    Attachments or file attachments are documents that are attached to a message as an enclosure. It sends a duplicate copy of the original file to a recipient/ receiver. The file can be of any format and can be opened by the recipient/receiver if that person has the appropriate software to view the attached file.

  • How can I print a notice of electronic filing?

    Login to CM/ECF, then click on Reports; select the option that says Docket Sheet. Enter the case number for the case and make sure that the box that says " Include links to notices of electronic filing" is checked. Click on Run Report, select the radio button (round silver ball) next to the docket entry for which you wish to print the notice of electronic filing . When the Notice of Electronic Filing displays then click File and Print to print the NEF.

  • A document was filed in error, how can it be removed from the docket?

    No changes can be made to the official docket without judical authority.

    A Notice of Errata will need to be filed indicating the previous filing was made in error and link the Errata notice to the document which was incorrectly filed. Then re-file the document(s) as "Amended" or "Corrected".

  • Which browsers are not compatible/not supported with CM/ECF?

    The following Internet Browsers either have not been tested or do not work with CM/ECF and therefore the Court does not support them:

    • Internet Explorer 5.0 or lower
    • Netscape (any version)
    • AOL Browsers
    • MSN Browser
    • Safari
  • Which browsers work with CM/ECF?

    The following internet browsers have been tested and approved for use with CM/ECF:

    • Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher
    • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and higher
       
  • I have logged into CM/ECF but I do not get all of the docket entries on the Docket Sheet. Why is that happening?

    Make sure that the Filed/Entered Dates on the report criteria selection screen cover the appropriate dates.

    The cache on your computer may be full. Cache is a location on your hard drive but your browser where data is stored. When you search the Internet, your browser keeps track of every page you have visited and saves this information on your hard drive. If this file becomes large (i.e., many pages have been searched), the result may be a loss of data. Clear your cache and Internet files from whichever browser you are using.
     

  • Is there anything that Macintosh Users need to be aware of in filing documents?

    CM/ECF was not developed for use on a MAC and the court does not support Safari.

    Make sure the files have extensions on the end of the file name (.pdf, .doc, .wpd, .txt, etc.). The file name "MOTION" will not work for the CM/ECF system but " MOTION.PDF" will work.
     

  • Are there any special instructions regarding AOL users?

    The AOL internet connection will work for CM/ECF, but the AOL provided browser is not supported. In addition, the AOL spam blocking software has been known to block e-mails from court sites.

  • Why do I receive a "Data Missing" error when I try to print reports from CM/ECF?

    If you are using Internet Explorer and Windows XP with Service Pack 2, you may be having a problem downloading the "data only" format of the cases report. Two options are recommended to work around the problem.

    • Use Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox. The report will download correctly using any one of these browsers; or
    • Delete the Windows XP registered file type for .txt files. To delete the registered file type in Windows XP, use the following steps:
    1. Double click "My Computer"
    2. Go to Tools, Folder options
    3. Click "File Types"
    4. Find the "TXT" file type from the list and click on it
    5. Click Delete
    6. When the confirmation box is displayed, click Yes
    7. Click "OK" to close the File Options box

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