CM/ECF Practice Database

Basic Electronic Filing Training

The interactive computer-based training modules listed below require speakers or headphones and the Adobe Flash Player. You can download the player free from http://www.adobe.com. Before you begin, we suggest you print the corresponding written procedure using the links under "Written Procedures" below.

• 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

 

Submitting Proposed Orders

• Submitting Proposed Orders

Written Procedures for Filing

• Civil Case Opening
• Adding Parties to a Case
• Requesting a Summons
• Tips for Filing Motions and Notices
• Filing Sealed or Restricted Documents (List of sealed and restricted events in CM/ECF)
• Filing Attachments
• Filing Request for Certificate of Good Standing
• 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 Assessment Fee Online
• Locating Audio Files
• Creating an Appendix
• Overview of Queries and Reports

Advanced Electronic Filing Training

This class is offered twice at the courthouse twice per year, in May and October.  Click here for the current Training Calendar.  The Advanced Electronic Filing course covers:

• Adobe Acrobat skills such as reducing file size, creating bookmarks, and redaction;
• creating hyperlinks within filings; and
• CM/ECF skills such as civil case opening, filing sealed, restricted, and ex parte documents, and working with attachments.

If you have a group of 10 or more and a facility that allows for hands-on computer training the court can arrange to send a trainer to your office.  Send a message to CMECF Instructor or call (402) 661-5998

NOTE: Beginning CM/ECF filing training is no longer offered at the courthouse.   Use the interactive online tutorials listed above.