E-Filing Policies and Procedures
Complete E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual Changes to the E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
Complete E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
Changes to the E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
Chapter One - Introduction:
Overview
Basic Requirements
Help Desk
EDVA Internet Site
ECF Capabilities
Query
Reports
Utilities
Logout
Public Access
Questions/Help
Chapter Two - Getting Started:
ECF Definitions
System Requirements and PACER Registration
Registration, Mandatory Certification, and Passwords
Pro Se Litigant E-Noticing
Training
Portable Document Format (PDF), Scanning, and Document Size Requirements
Civil Documents
Criminal Documents
Multi-Part Documents
Attachments to Documents
Adding/Creating a New Party
Linking Documents
Error Correction and Quality Control
Computer-Based Training Modules
Chapter Three - Policies and Procedures:
Chapter Eight - Electronic Filing and Service of Documents:
Official Court Record
Sealed Documents
Redaction of Personal Identifiers
Civil Case Exceptions to E-Filing
Documents That May Be Filed in Open Court by Attorneys
Criminal Case Exceptions to E-Filing
Entry of Orders and Judgments
Signatures
Technical Failures
Electronic Filing
Filing Deadline
NEF as Proof of Filing
Official Record
Docket Entry Creation and Modification
Filing in the Wrong Case or Attaching an Incorrect PDF
Consent to Electronic Service
Service of Documents to Non-Filing Users
Filing Documents that Require Leave of Court
Motions to Intervene in a Civil Case
Service of Process
Sample Certificate of Service
Courtesy Copies and Other Division Specific Information
Electronic Transcripts
Electronic Filing of Sealed Documents in Civil Cases
Online Fee Payment
Attorney Civil Case Opening
Civil Returns of Service
How to Access the System
Selecting ECF or PACER
Logging in to ECF
Main ECF Menu Items
Civil Menu Items
Criminal Menu Items
Two Choices on Each ECF Screen
Correcting a Mistake/Aborting a Transaction
Timing Out
