1	Introduction to CM/ECF For Attorneys United States District Court Northern District of West Virginia
2	CM/ECF Project Goals Provide a better case management system (CM) for federal courts Replace aging national systems Allow for electronic filing and management of documents (ECF)
3	What are Electronic Case Files? Documents stored in fixed electronic format instead of on paper
4	How CM/ECF Benefits Attorneys 24-Hour filing over the Internet 24-Hour access to court case files Automatic email notification of case activity Access to files concurrently with chambers, court staff and other attorneys
5	Attorney Benefits Continued… Ability to download and print documents directly from the court’s electronic system Reduction in mail, courier & copying fees Secure document storage (no misplaced paper files) Easy to learn
6	What You Need to Use CM/ECF Computer with Windows or MAC Word processing capability Internet access Software to convert files to PDF Login and password
7	How to File a Document Convert word processing document to PDF Log onto court’s CM/ECF system Specify case (basis for docket entry) Attach document Submit document Receive confirmation by email
8	Fees No additional fees for filing electronically Congress directed fees for electronic access to court files Similar to those for paper documents One-time free access to documents filed in your cases, then 7 cents per page Fees assist with development and support of electronic public access program
9	Security and Signature Issues Deemed secure by National Security Agency Documents are assigned unique electronic identification Uses a login and password to authorize users Recognized as equivalent to signature Attorneys must register to use the system