How do I view and/or download multiple documents at the same time?

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 boxes 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.  The selection of the document will include all 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, 35 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 deselected 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 will be 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.