Frequently-Asked Questions


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Question IconWhat are the common things to remember when e-filing?
Question IconWhat does this question mean? "Refer to existing event(s)?"
Question IconWhen filing a Motion for Summary Judgment, the Statement of Facts, which is a separate document, is also filed. Where do I find "Statement of Facts" in the event list?
Question IconI have a large document to file, and the ECF system will not complete the transaction.
Question IconHow do I file exhibits to a document?
Question IconHow should a stipulation be filed in ECF?
Question IconIs a certificate of service still required?
Question IconHow do I get a summons issued?
Question IconHas the Rule regarding mailing response time changed?
Question IconHow do I file a document under seal?
Question IconHow do I submit courtesy copies for the judge?
Question IconCan an attorney file a document on behalf of another attorney?
Question IconHow are proposed orders submitted?
Question IconWhat types of documents may I e-mail to a chambers e-mailbox? Proposed documents? Courtesy Copies? Miscellaneous information?
Question IconHow can I view documents in a Social Security case?
Question IconHow do I file pro hac vice?
Question IconWhy does the PACER login screen appear when I click on my document link?
Question IconHow can I determine if someone is registered?
Question IconMy e-filing login and password issued by the Court do not work.
Question IconHow do I add or change an e-mail address for ECF electronic noticing?
Question IconHow do I update my password?
Question IconMy login and password for U.S. Bankruptcy Court will not allow me into the CM/ECF system.
Question IconI have a copy of Adobe Acrobat 3.0. Will that work with CM/ECF?
Question IconI have third-party "shareware" software that converts files to PDF. Can I use this to prepare documents for e-filing?
Question IconI e-filed a document that was converted to PDF from a word processing program prior to e-filing. I have noticed that when printing the PDF document after e-filing, the text is slightly smaller than if the document was printed directly from the word processing program in which it was created. Why is this happening and can it be corrected?
Question IconAdministrative Policies and Procedures Manual
Question IconIs there a user manual for external filers?
Question IconDoes the exhibit index have to be signed?
Question IconWhere can I find a sample of a Certificate of Service?
Question IconHow do I file pro hac vice?
Question IconHow can I print a list of the available civil causes of action?
Question IconWhat civil and criminal events can be used when e-filing?
Question IconWhat are the guidelines for scanning documents?
Question IconWhat is the latest time that a document can be filed on any business day?
Question IconHow do I notify the court of a change in name, address, firm, and/or e-mail address?
Question IconWhy do I keep getting prompted to log in to ECF?
Question IconHow do I substitute, withdraw, or remove an attorney from a case?
Question IconWhy can't I see my 'Free Look'?