The Electronic Case Filing (ECF) Tutorial is designed for attorneys interested in learning how to use the CM/ECF system. Through guided practice, using simulated CM/ECF screens and actions, you will learn how to file pleadings and other materials using the CM/ECF system.
The tutorial consists of five modules, each of which contains sections that guide you through specific CM/ECF functions such as how to file an answer or how to create a cases filed report.
If you are a new CM/ECF user, you should begin with Module 1 and continue to the end of Module 5. Since this is a self paced tutorial, you can work at your own pace. At any point in the tutorial, you can bookmark your place and return when and where it is convenient to you. The entire module will take you less than one hour to complete.
To begin, select one of the section links below.
| Module 1: Orientation | Module 4: Queries |
| About Electronic Case Filing | Run a query |
| How to use this Tutorial | |
| Navigating Electronic Case Filing | |
| Module 2: Filings | Module 5: Special Routines |
| Opening a Case | Creating/adding a new party |
| Filing an answer to a complaint | Joint filing with other attorneys |
| Filing a motion | Setting up email notification |
| Filing a response with an attachment | |
| Module 3: Reports | Utilities: |
| View a docket sheet | Frequently Asked Questions |
| View a cases filed report | Working with PDF Documents |
| View a case calendar | Get Acrobat Reader |
| Privacy Issues | |