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- Frequently Asked Questions
Important Announcements
- NextGen Information
- PDF-Related Functionality for Public Filers in NextGen CM/ECF
- Receiving E-Mail Notice in Cases of Interest
- Third-party Services and Access to Case Information and Documents
Help
For assistance, e-mail the court or contact the court's Help Desk, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time:
Omaha toll free 1-866-220-4381, option 0
Lincoln toll free 1-866-220-4379, option 0
Training
These interactive computer-based training modules 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 listed 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
... more tutorials on the PACER site
The court may also arrange to send a trainer to your office if you have a group of 10 or more and a facility that allows for hands-on computer training. For information, contact the CMECF Instructor or call 1-866-220-4381, option 0 (Omaha) or 1-866-220-4379, option 0 (Lincoln).
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 in Consolidated Civil Cases
- Filing Request for Certificate of Good Standing
- Scanning Tips
- Transcript Redaction Procedure
- Filing Duplicate Attorney Admission Certificate
- Locating Audio Files
- Creating an Appendix
- Overview of Queries and Reports
Hyperlinking Information
- The LinkBuilder program is no longer being supported.
- Attorney Guide to Hyperlinking in the Federal Courts - Word
- Attorney Guide to Hyperlinking in the Federal Courts - WordPerfect