This court upgraded to the latest version (Next Generation) of the CM/ECF filing system on January 27, 2020. For more information about what that means for you, go to our NextGen page.
 

Getting Started

Before e-filing, be sure to review the Getting Started page to ensure you are in compliance with all rules, procedures, and general orders.

Filing Tools

• Civil Case Opening Checklist
• Filing FAQs
• CM/ECF Newsletter, provides electronic filing tips, news and information.
• Filing Procedures when the Court Declares a CM/ECF System Outage/Unavailability.

Filing Instructions

Review the below for more detailed instructions on how to file in CM/ECF.

• Electronic Filing Procedures (PDF; revised January 2020):
  Instructions and requirements for filing in this court. All filers must be familiar with and comply with the ECF Filing Procedures when filing with this court.
   
• ECF User Manual (PDF; revised September 2019):
  Step-by-step technical guide to filing in this court.

• Civil Case Opening:
  Provides information on opening a civil case and notice of removal in this court including step-by-step case opening instructions.

• CM/ECF Filing How-To Guides:
  Notice of Removal
  Adding Parties, Party Text, and Aliases: Part 1 and Part 2
  Filing a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

• Emergency Filings       
  Provides information for submitting emergency filings such as Motions for Temporary Restraining Order.

CM/ECF E-Filing Training
Additional training resources

• Checkout upcoming in-person training dates
• Request a group training