How does electronic filing work?

• Create your document and convert it to a portable document format (PDF) either by scanning or using conversion software.

• Access the Electronic Case Filing System via the Internet.

• Click on 'Document Filing System' on the Welcome page. 

• Provide the court-assigned user login and password (unique to each attorney) that serves as your signature for electronically filed documents.

• Choose the category: Civil or Criminal.

• Following screen by screen, fill in the information requested.

• When prompted, upload the PDF version of the document by selecting the “browse” button and finding the document in your system.

• At the completion of your filing, the last screen shows you a Notice of Electronic Filing receipt. Print or save this receipt for future reference.

• Your document is now filed, available through a hyperlink on the docket.

• The ECF system automatically sends e-mail notification of the filing to you and to all parties who are registered for electronic notification.  The Notice of Electronic Filing also lists those who did not receive electronic service. You must serve all those listed by a conventional method.