Welcome to Electronic Case Filing 101

The Electronic Case Filing (ECF) Tutorial is designed for attorneys interested in learning how to use the CM/ECF system. Through guided practice, using simulated CM/ECF screens and actions, you will learn how to file pleadings and other materials using the CM/ECF system.

The tutorial consists of five modules, each of which contains sections that guide you through specific CM/ECF functions such as how to file an answer or how to create a docket report.

If you are a new CM/ECF user, you should begin with Module 1 and continue to the end of Module 5. Since this is a self paced tutorial, you can work at your own pace. At any point in the tutorial, you can bookmark your place and return when and where it is convenient to you. The entire tutorial will take you less than one hour to complete.

To begin, select one of the section links below.


Module 1: Orientation   Module 4: Queries
   

About Electronic Case Filing   Run a query
How to use this Tutorial    
Navigating Electronic Case Filing   Module 5: Special Routines
 
    Adding/Creating a new party
     
Module 2: Filings  
   
Filing an answer to a complaint   Frequently Asked Questions
Filing a motion  
Filing a response with an attachment   Working with PDF Documents
   
Module 3: Reports   Get Acrobat Reader
   
View a Docket Sheet  
View Calendar Events    
View Cases Filed   Return to Court CM/ECF Web Page

 

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