Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is the new automated case management and electronic docketing system. CM/ECF provides a new, easy-to-use electronic case filing feature that will make life easier for you by allowing you to file and view court documents over the Internet.

CM/ECF will allow attorneys to file and view documents from their office, home or anywhere they have access to the Internet, 24 hours a day. Documents are automatically docketed as part of the filing process and are immediately available electronically. CM/ECF also provides the following benefits

- 24-hour access to filed documents over the Internet

- Automatic email notice of case activity

- The ability to download and print documents directly from the court system

- Concurrent access to case files by multiple parties

- Secure storage of documents (so files are not misplaced)

- Potential reduction in courier fees

What Do I Need to Use CM/ECF?

A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows or Macintosh

- Word processing software

- Internet access and a browser. The system has been certified with Netscape and Internet Explorer

- Software to convert documents into PDF

- Scanning equipment may be useful

The electronic case files system accepts documents in a portable document format (PDF). PDF retains the way a document looks, so the pages, fonts and other formatting are preserved. Filing a document with the court’s CM/ECF system is quite easy:

- Create the document using word processing software.

- Log onto the court's CM/ECF system, using a court-issued login and password.

- Follow the set of simple prompts to provide information about the case, party and document to be filed.

- Attach the PDF document and submit to the court for filing (by pressing a submit button).

- Save or print the CM/ECF electronic receipt emailed from the court confirming that the document was filed.

Are There Fees?

There are no added fees for filing documents over the Internet using CM/ECF; existing document filing fees do apply. Electronic access to court data is available through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records

When is CM/ECF Coming to This Court?

Fall 2004

What Kind of Training will be Provided?

Please check back later for training information.

Evelyn Howell

 Phone: 304.636.1445 x 243 or Email