What kind of notification does the attorney of record receive on a case?

When a non-sealed document is e-filed though CM/ECF, a Notice of Electronic Filing (“NEF”) is automatically generated and e-mailed to all attorneys of record for parties who have appeared in the case who are registered CM/ECF users, as well as to pro se parties who have chosen to register for electronic service.  The NEF includes the text of the docket entry, the unique electronic document stamp, a list of the case participants receiving e-mail notification of the filing, and a hyperlink to the document filed.  Clicking on the hyperlink will allow the recipient to access the document on PACER.  The NEF will list all email addresses to which electronic notice was sent.  CM/ECF Users can choose whether to receive one summary email listing all NEFs received in a day or an individual email for every individual NEF.  For instructions on how to adjust this setting in your CM/ECF account, see www.cacd.uscourts.gov/e-filing/maintaining-current-contact-information.

Attorneys of record and pro se parties who are not registered CM/ECF Users must be served by other methods, such as U.S. mail or personal service.  A traditional proof of service is required for every document served on any party by any method other than through CM/ECF.  See Local Rule 5-3.2.

When a SEALED document is e-filed through CM/ECF, a NEF will be generated and emailed, alerting registered CM/ECF users in the case that the document has been filed.  However, only the filing party's attorneys will be able to access the document on PACER, so the filer cannot rely on the NEF to effect service of the document.  Service must be made by alternative means, and a proof of service included when the document is filed.  See Local Rule 79-5.3.