You can learn about e-filing via one or more of these options:
- Reading the ECF User Manual for the District of Arizona
- Completing modules from any of the "Specific ECF Training Modules" below
- Practicing e-filing in the ECF USDC-AZ Training Database
ECF User Manual
ECF User Manual (updated December 2015)
ECF Reminders (August 2010)
NextGen CM/ECF Training Materials to Assist External Users
| SUBJECT | Written Instructions | PowerPoint Slides w/Notes |
| Attorney Admissions and E-File Registration | ||
| CJA Activating Privileges | PPTX | |
| CJA Exempt Status Toggle Feature | PPTX | |
| CJA Navigating from Current Gen to NextGen Court | PPTX | |
| CM/ECF Password Reset | PPTX | |
| Customer Support - Frequently Asked Questions | ||
| Federal Attorney E-File Registration | ||
| Link Your CM/ECF Account to PACER | PPTX | |
| Maintain NextGen CM/ECF Account | PPTX | |
| Non-Attorney E-File Registration | ||
| Prepare for NextGen Flowchart | ||
| Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration | ||
| Upgrade PACER Account | PPTX |
Specific ECF Training Modules
How to Submit Case Opening Documents
Paying the Filing Fee
Creating an Appendix
E-filing in Juvenile Cases
E-filing Civil Sealed and Ex Parte Documents
Practice E-Filing in the ECF USDC-AZ Training Database
Access to the training database is authorized so that ECF users can practice e-filing. To obtain a login and password, please contact Customer Service at 602-322-7200. Once assigned login credentials, please click here for complete instructions.
To log in to the USDC-AZ ECF training database, please click here.