CM/ECF Practice Database

Computer-Based Training Modules

• Preparing Documents for E-Filing
• Logging In and Changing Password
• Civil Case Opening
• Adding Parties to a Case
• Filing the Complaint and Paying Filing Fee
• Filing a Motion
• Filing Attachments
• Creating Hyperlinks to Other Filings in CM/ECF
• Locating Audio Files
• ...more tutorials on the PACER site

 

Written Procedures

• Civil Case Opening
• Issuing Summons
• Adding Parties to a Case
• Tips for Filing Motions and Notices
• Filing Sealed or Restricted Documents (List of sealed and restricted events in CM/ECF)
• Filing Attachments
• Filing Proposed Orders
• Scanning Tips
• Creating Hyperlinks to Other Filings (Download the MS Word Plug-in to Auto-Create Hyperlinks)
• Filing in Consolidated Civil Cases
• Transcript Redaction Procedure (effective May 1, 2008)
• Paying the Biennial Assesment Fee Online
• Locating Audio Files
• Creating an Appendix
• Overview of Queries and Reports

Classroom Training

Hands-on classroom training is offered twice per year, in October and May.  Click here for the current Training Calendar.   If you have a group of 10 or more and would like to schedule an alternate training session send a message to CMECF Instructor or call (402) 661-5998.