What should I do if I discover an error(s) in my e-filed document?

If you notice the error immediately, and can quickly prepare and file an amended or corrected version of your document, you may do so. If you decide to re-file your document(s), use the appropriate CM/ECF events under the AUSA - Criminal Duty Matters category and select "Amended" or "Corrected" as the description from the drop-down menu in the system-delivered docket text.

HOWEVER, DO NOT FILE A "NOTICE OF ERRATA" – AT LEAST UNTIL AFTER THE CLERK’S OFFICE HAS PERFORMED ITS INITIAL REVIEW OF THE CASE. For a brief time after filing, while your application will be sealed, your case will not. Only events in the AUSA - Criminal Duty Matters category will automatically seal documents filed when the case is first opened. If you e-file a Notice of Errata using the generic Notice of Errata event before the Clerk’s Office performs its initial review of the case – which is when the entire case will be sealed – the Notice of Errata will be available to the public.

If you do not notice the error immediately, or cannot fix it immediately, wait until after the Clerk’s Office has performed its initial review of the case. Certain errors will result in the issuance of a Notice to Filer of Deficiencies and the administrative closure of the case. If your case is closed, do not re-file your corrected document in the closed case. Instead, open a new case electronically and e-file the correct document(s) with the new case number. Documents filed in administratively closed cases after the issuance of a Notice to Filer of Deficiencies will not be reviewed.

If your case is not closed during the initial review process, then once Clerk’s Office staff have sealed the case, you may file either a Notice of Errata or an amended/corrected version of your document.