ECF is the acronym for Electronic Case Files. ECF will allow the
electronic filing of court cases over the Internet. All case information
will be immediately available to counsel of record electronically
through the Internet.
Why Electronic Case Files?
Judges, court staff, the Clerk’s Office and the public now
have the capability to access electronic docket information. As
most documents are initially created in electronic form, the state
courts can further reduce the reliance on paper records by establishing
the electronic case filing system. This system should enhance the
accuracy, management and security of records, reduce delays in the
flow of information and achieve cost savings for the judiciary,
the Clerk’s Office, the bar and litigants.
What are the benefits
and features of ECF?
There are a number of significant benefits and features:
The Clerk’s Office can allow registered attorneys to file
documents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reduction of paper, photocopy, postage and courier costs to litigants.
Full case information is remotely available to counsel of record
and the parties through the Internet. This includes the ability
to view the full text of all filed documents.
Attorneys/Pro Se Filers on the system will receive e-mail notices
of all case activity electronically in ECF cases. This greatly speeds
deliver and eliminates the costs to both the Clerk’s Office
and the parties of handling and mailing paper notices.
Multiple parties can view the same case files simultaneously.
Since ECF uses Internet standard software, the out-of-pocket cost
of participation for attorneys is typically minimal.
What is the cost to use the
ECF System?
There is no additional fee associated with the filing aspect of
the ECF system. If you pay any statutorily required fees by credit
card through ECF [i.e. $255.00 filing fee], there is a $5.99 convenience
fee added to those statutory fees.
How do I get help?
For help using ECF, visit our web site at www.myorangeclerk.com
or call our help desk at 407-836-2090. You may also call Carolyn
Weber, ECF Project Manager, at 407-836-6349 [direct].
How are electronic
documents served?
When a document is electronically filed, ECF will generate a Notice
of Electronic Filing [NEF] which is a courtesy e-mail advising participating
parties that there has been a document filed in their case and giving
them access to ECF to login and view the document or the docket
sheet.
Service of a filing is traditionally made simultaneously with or
even before the document is submitted to the Clerk for filing. It
is not contingent upon Clerk acceptance of the document for filing.
Service of the document, even through a Clerk maintained electronic
filing process, does not constitute a representation that the document
has become a part of the official court file. It merely represents
that the document has been submitted for filing. If, after the NEF
has been distributed electronically, the filing is rejected for
some reason, no additional notification of the rejection will be
sent to participating parties.
How do I start receiving
the Notice of Electronic Filing [NEF] from ECF?
When you file a document in a case, you will begin receiving the
Notice of Electronic Filing for that case. In order to electronically
file documents, you will need to apply for a log in and password.
Once an account has been created for you, it becomes your responsibility
to maintain your profile so that your physical address, telephone
number and e-mail address is correct and up-to-date. You may also
add up to two additional e-mail addresses that will also receive
the NEF of any case activity. You are free to change those e-mail
addresses as necessary.
How and when will I receive
my user name and password?
Upon completion of the ECF Application which is available from
the ECF Welcome Page, you will submit that application via e-mail.
Once that application has been received and the information has
been verified, approval of that application will be given and the
application will be returned to the sender via the e-mail address
in the application. Same day service will be provided. If you need
your user name and password immediately, you may call 407-836-6349
to expedite the process.
NOTE: The ECF Application is also available in paper format in
the Clerk’s Office.
Will Pro Se parties be
able to file electronically through ECF?
Yes. A Pro Se party should complete and submit the ECF Application
which is available on from the ECF Welcome Page or in paper format
at the Clerk’s Office. Once that application has been verified
and approved, the Pro Se filer will be assigned a User Name and
a Password for filing document electronically in their case.
NOTE: Computer terminals are available in the Clerk’s Office
Attorney Review Room for filing.
What about the privacy
issues?
The Orange County Clerk of Court must abide by Administrative Order
AOSC03-49, Committee on Privacy and Court Records, in which it states
“until such time as electronic dissemination can be properly
regulated, court records should not be disseminated electronically,
whether via Internet access, bulk electronic release or by other
means.” The documents and case files are remotely available
only to counsel of record or the parties in the case. The public
may view ECF cases at the Clerk’s Office through computer
terminals set up on the Attorney Review Room.
ACCESSING ECF
How do I register
for ECF?
You may obtain an ECF Application on line or in paper format at
the Clerk’s Office. When you access www.myorangeclerk.com
and click on the link to ECF, you will arrive at the ECF Welcome
Page.
Click on the Request Account button. Complete the ECF Application
and click on Submit. Your ECF user name and password will be returned
to you via the e-mail address in your ECF Application. If you submit
the application in paper format, approval of your ECF Application
will be sent to the e-mail address provided within the Application.
Can the general public view
documents and docket sheets on line?
Can any member
of the public use ECF to file documents with the Clerk?
Access to filing in ECF is available to authorized users only.
Authorization and training of users is provided by the Clerk’s
Office. Call the Help Desk [407-836-6349] for details.
What are the procedures
regarding filing electronically ECF?
The Procedures Implementing Electronic Case Filing [ECF] are located
on the ECF_procedures web page.
What type of training
will be available?
Training will be provided at the Clerk’s Office and also
at upon request at a law firm. There is also a User Manual available
on this web page.
I am changing
firms. Do I need to establish a new ECF login and password?
No. You do not need to register for ECF more than once. Even if
you change firms, your login remains valid. However, when you change
firms you must update your user information in the My Profile menu
in ECF. It is your responsibility to keep this information up-to-date
with all of your personal information. If you do not take your cases
with you to the new firm, you must file a Notice of Substitution
of Counsel to get a new lead attorney on the case.
How do
I change my address in ECF?
In ECF click on “My Profile,” and then “My User
Profile.” Click on “Modify” and make the appropriate
changes. You may change your address, phone number and email preferences
on this screen. When finished, click on “Submit.” You
will be returned to the User Profile screen with the changes in
place. Verify that the change has been made and the information
is correct.
How
do I change my password in ECF?
In ECF click on “My Profile” and then “Change
My Password.” Type in the NEW password in the first field
and then confirm [retype] in the new password. Then click on “Submit.”
You will be returned to the User Profile screen.
NOTE: Your password must be at least eight (8) characters long.
What shall we
do when an attorney leaves the firm?
When an attorney leaves a firm, both the attorney and the firm
need to consider the implications to the ECF noticing system. If
cases will move with the attorney, all the attorney needs to do
is to change the Notice of Electronic filing e-mail address. If
the case will stay with the firm, the firm will need to be sure
that the docket accurately reflects the proper attorney of record
and that the new attorney of record is properly set up to receive
e-mail notification. Law firms may also wish to consider the best
method of handling e-mail addressed to the firm for the departed
attorney. Summarily removing the attorney from the firm’s
e-mail system with no further action, may result in notifications
being missed. Firms may wish to consider whether their own e-mail
systems should forward such e-mails to the attorney at their new
address or to another attorney within the firm.
Can I have the
same filing login for all counties that I practice in?
Since each Clerk’s Office can choose their own e-filing system,
it may or may not be feasible to have the same user name and password.
You will have to check with each county.
TECHNICAL GENERAL WEB ISSUES
How do I know what
the bandwidth speed is of my ECF connection?
There are many useful sites to test your data connection speed
to the internet. They can give a general idea on how fast your connection
is and how long downloads may take, but they are not specific to
the servers for the ECF system. A fast result does not necessarily
mean that you have a fast connect to ECF, but a slow result probably
does mean that your connection to ECF will be slow.
How can I search for a
word or phrase on a web page?
Once you select a document to review, you can perform a word search
by clicking on EDIT then clicking on either “Find and Replace,”
or “Find in Document” (or pressing Ctrl+F), and entering
the word(s) you wish to locate in the document. For documents in
PDF format (viewable using Adobe Acrobat Reader) search by clicking
on “TOOLS” then “FIND” (or Ctrl+F) and proceed
the same way.
NOTE: If the PDF document is an image file, as opposed to a text
file, searing the document is not possible. As the name implies,
a text file is one created in the first instance using a word processor
or spreadsheet, or similar program while an image file is created
by scanning a document using a document scanner of fax machine.
This is why the documents should be computer generated as often
as possible and scanned only as a last resort.
What is a “link”
or “hyperlink”?
A “Link” or “Hyperlink” is a shortcut to
another website or web page. These are represented by an underlined
word or phrase [usually in blue]. If you “click” on
the hyperlink, it will take you to the section or website described
by the “link."
What is a plug-in?
A plug-in is a small add-on piece of software that extends the
capabilities of your web browser, such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft
Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. A plug-in may enable you to view files
written in a format other than HTML, the language used to create
Internet web sites, or to listen to audio files or view videos.
How can I create a
shortcut icon on my desktop that will take me directly to ECF?
Wile on the Desktop screen, right click the mouse and then click
on “new” followed by “shortcut.” The next
screen will ask for a command line. To set up a shortcut to the
ECF system, type http://myorangeclerk.com/ECF/ in the space and
then click “next.” Change the name of the shortcut to
Orange County ECF or some other designation of your choosing and
then click on “Finish.”
How do I cut, copy and paste?
Copying is the act of making a duplicate. Cutting is the act of
removing something and placing it in another location. Deleting
is the act of removing something entirely. Cutting sometimes works
like deleting. Pasting is the act of placing anything that has been
cut or copied into a new location. There are many ways to copy,
cut or paste but all of them involve highlighting what you want
to copy or cut first.
Select a file by clicking on the file once which will highlight
the file. For text, position your cursor at the beginning of the
text you want to highlight and click once. Hold the Control [Ctrl]
key down and click with the mouse at the end of the text you want
to highlight.
1. From the menu bar at the top of any application, select Edit,
Copy, or
2. Right click on the highlighted item and select Copy from the
menu that shows, or
3. On the keyboard, press Control and C [Ctrl + C].
To cut the highlighted item (three options):
1. From the menu bar at the top of any application, select Edit,
Cut, or
2. Right click on the highlighted item and select Cut from the fly
out menu, or
3. On the keyboard, press Ctrl + X.
To past the item you just copied or cut (three options):
1. From the menu bar at the top of any application, select Edit,
Paste, or
2. Right click where you want to place the highlighted item and
select Paste from the fly out menu, or
3. Click where you want to place the time, then on the keyboard
press Ctrl + V.
How do I undo an edit command?
Make a mistake? Try any one of these to “undo” or go
back to the last edition. Some programs allow you to step back many
times, others allow only once.
1. From the menu bar at the top of any application, select Edit,
Undo, or
2. On the keyboard press Ctrl + Z, or
3. On the menu bar select the undo icon How do I redo an edit command?
Some applications also have a “redo” option which will
remove the previous undo.
1. From the menu bar at the top of any application, select Edit,
Repeat typing, or
2. On the keyboard press Alt + Shift + Backspace, or
3. On the menu bar
TECHNICAL ECF ISSUES
What hardware and
software will I need to file electronically?
Attorneys and pro se filers will need the following hardware and
software to electronically file, view and retrieve documents in
the electronic filing system.
A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows
or a Macintosh.
Internet service and a compatible browser (Internet Explorer,
Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, AOL Explorer).
Software to convert documents from a word processor format [.wpd
or .doc] to a portable document format [.pdf]. Adobe Acrobat PDF
Writer, as well as certain word processing programs can perform
this function. Adobe Acrobat version 5 and higher meet the ECF
filing requirements. Only the Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary
for viewing and not authoring the PDF documents.
A PDF compatible word processor such as Microsoft Word or Corel’s
WordPerfect.
A scanner to convert non computer generated documents to the
PDF format.
My machine locks up at the
login screen but other attorneys at my firm don’t have that
problem. Why me?
If you get to the login screen and the system hangs [freezes] when
you try to complete your login, something is blocking the Secure
Socket Layer (SSL). The systems person at your firm needs to look
at the router and any firewalls the firm has set up to determine
where the blocking is taking place. Attorneys at a firm may experience
this problem while other attorneys at the same firm do not because
they may be directed to different proxy servers.
Why can’t
I access a previous page by using the Back arrow on the browser?
Unlike most programs, a web browser will open multiple windows.
In other words, two or more windows in which the browser appears
may be active at the same time. Look at the tool bar at the bottom
of the screen, this is the same bar where the START button is located.
If the browser logo appears on two different buttons, you have more
than one window open. Click on the button that is not active [not
highlighted] to open the previous window. If there is only one window
open, click on the “GO” menu item [web address] at the
very to top of the screen. A drop down menu will appear where you
can click on the address of the page to which you wish to return.
Are there any special instructions
regarding AOL users?
Is there anything that Macintosh
users need to be aware of in electronically filing documents?
Make sure the files have extensions on the end of the file name
(.pdf, .doc, .wpd, .txt, etc.). The file name “Complaint”
will not work for the ECF system but “Complaint.pdf”
will be accepted.
Which browsers work
with ECF?
The following have been tested and approved for use with ECF:
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0
Netscape 4.7 and 7.x
Mozilla
Firefox
Opera
AOL Browser
MSN Browser
Can I use the Mozilla,
Firefox, MSN or AOL Internet browsers?
Yes. These browsers are not “officially supported”
but many users use them with success. You should have access to
an officially supported browser.
TECHNICAL PDF ISSUES
What is a PDF document?
Documents in Portable Document Format [PDF] do not require a copy
of the word processing program used to create them in order to be
viewed. They can be viewed by anyone with a free viewer such as
Acrobat Reader, a product of Adobe Systems, Inc. In addition to
its cross platform advantage, a PDF document maintains the settings
and matches exactly the format of the original document in which
the PDF document was created. All of the pleadings in ECF are stored
in PDF format. To view PDF files, you must have a PDF viewing software
such as Acrobat Reader, which you may download free from the Adobe
Systems Internet website http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
You will view PDF documents the way they were created and you may
save and print them in that format.
What is Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat is a commercial software product from Adobe that
allows you to view and create documents in PDF [portable document
format]. Adobe, the inventors of the PDF format, can be found at
http://www.adobe.com where both the free
reader and the writer version are available. The reader software
can be used to retrieve documents from ECF. The writer version can
be used to create and file documents in ECF. There are other brands
of commercially available software to create PDF files such as pdfFactory.
NOTE: The Orange County Clerk of Courts does not endorse any specific
software.
How do I create
a PDF document?
There are several ways in which you can get a document from a word
processing program into the PDF format. The newer versions of some
common word processors include the ability to publish a document
to PDF built right into the word processing software. In WordPerfect
9, 10, 11 and 12 you can click on File and then Publish to PDF to
convert your WordPerfect file [.wpd] to PDF. Microsoft Word does
not have this capability. Once you have installed your PDF software,
you can create your PDF files within your word processor. Once the
document is created click on File, Print and from the drop down
menu in the print dialog box click on your PDF software manufacturer.
This process will actually save a file in PDF format and append
the .pdf file extension to your document while saving it to designated
folder. Please note: The Orange County Clerk of Courts does not
endorse or recommend any specific PDF software. Since there are
so many different applications, we were limited to only one and
chose the most common one to provide instructions.
I tried to scan
my document into PDF but a lot of errors appeared.
You are probably trying to scan the document using optical character
recognition [OCR]. PDF can handle both text and scanned documents.
It can also take scanned documents and perform OCR on them, turning
the image back into editable text. However, this process has many
problems and should not be done before e-filing them. It is permissible
to perform OCR on PDF documents after they are in the e-filing system
since any OCR errors will not be placed in the official documents
at the Clerk’s Office.
Another common problem is what Adobe calls “flowing.”
Depending on the font, the printer selected, and other characteristics
of the context, a document may undergo some changes when it’s
rendered into PDF. Using Distiller instead of PDFwriter is supposed
to better preserve the document’s original appearance, according
to Adobe. Adobe has a good set of technical documents at their web
site. There is one that speaks directly to ways in which you may
attempt to address flowing problems.
Another work-around is to set your PDF printer as your “Default
Printer” before opening the document, then open the document,
edit it to correct any format errors, save it and try printing [converting]
to PDF again.
How do you open
Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view a PDF document?
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a plugin that the browser will automatically
launch when you try to access a document stored in PDF format. If
you do not have the Adobe Reader, your computer will show you a
set of applications from which to choose a program that will read
the file. None of them will work which is why you must download
the Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems’ website. To download
a free copy of Acrobat Reader click on http://www.adobe.com/products.acrobat.readstep.html.
Is it
possible to have Adobe Acrobat Reader open in a separate window,
one not a part of my browser, or, alternatively, if the Adobe Reader
opens on my PC as a separate window is it possible to make it open
within the browser?
The answer to both questions is yes. In Adobe Acrobat or the Acrobat
Reader, click on File, then Preferences, then General. In the Options
section oat the bottom of the window labeled “General Preferences,”
check the box [by clicking on it if it is blank] beside “Web
Browser Integration” to make a PDF document open with the
browser. Uncheck that box [by clicking on it if it is checked] to
cause Acrobat or the Adobe Reader to open in a separate window.
Is the optimum way of
viewing PDF files within the browser or in a separate window?
This is more a matter of personal preference. Some of the functionality
of the Reader is lost when the PDF document is opened in a browser
window. However, most of the functions accessible either using the
menu or shortcuts when the Reader opens in its own window can be
accessed using the various button icons that remain available when
the Reader is opened within the browser.
When I print
an image from ECF the right edge gets cut off.
After you click the print icon, click the “shrink to fit”
box on the printer setup screen. Once the setting has been changed,
it should remain this way for all PDF documents.
How do I copy a PDF
text file to my word processor?
If a PDF document contains text as opposed to an image, you can
select text and do a normal copy and paste. Using the Acrobat Reader,
you can select only one page at a time.
Can I use Adobe
Acrobat 5.0?
Yes. Court personnel and lawyers can use version 5 to create PDF
documents to file in ECF without adverse effects to ECF. It should
be noted that neither ECF nor the Orange County Clerk of Courts
endorses any specific software, just the use of the PDF.
I am using
Adobe Acrobat 5. When I try to view PDF documents in ECF I see a
blank screen. How can I fix this?
In Adobe 5.0 or 6.0 make the following changes: Go to Edit, Preferences,
and Options. Uncheck “Display PDF in Browser” and uncheck
“Allow Fast Web View.”
What can I do to ensure my
documents don’t exceed the 4MB size limit?
When scanning, be sure to set your scanner to black and white and
200 dpi. If your scanned document is larger than the limit, you
can separate it into multiple smaller files. To check the size of
the file, right click on the file and select properties from the
fly out menu.
Why are my PDF documents
blank when I print them?
It is possible you will need to install a postscript print driver.
These drivers are available from your printer manufacturer’s
website.
When I print my PDF document,
why is it a mirror image?
If you are using Adobe Acrobat 5, make the following adjustment.
Select the Print command, check the box next to the option “Print
as Image” which is located in the print status window next
to the printer name. If using Adobe Acrobat 6, select the Print
command and then select the “Advanced” tab located at
the bottom left corner of the print status window, then select “Print
as Image.” You may want to turn this setting off when printing
in the future because it can slow down a large print job.
When filing documents electronically,
why do I get the message “ERROR: this document has security
measures in effect?”
ECF will not accept documents which have security measures turned
on [for example, password protection in Adobe]. Remove the security
features from the document and submit your document again.
Why do I get the
message “Error reading, linearized hint data?”
If you are using Adobe Reader the settings may need to be changed
in order to view the document. Go to Edit, Preferences, Internet
and uncheck “Allow Fast Web View.”
How do I copy and
paste from a PDF document?
If you are using an Adobe product, you must first select the text
tool [look for the T on the toolbar] instead of the hand. Select
the text, and either right click and choose copy or use the copy
icon. If you cannot select the text, then the PDF is a scanned image
and not a computer generated PDF file. Scanned documents in PDF
act just like photographs. You will not be able to copy and paste
from the scanned image.
Is it true that
the only way to make a PDF document is to use a scanner?
No. In fact the vast majority of documents can be easily converted
to PDF format without scanning. Any document that you create on
your computer can be converted to PDF by your computer as long as
you have the appropriate software installed and configured properly.
How do I determine
which version of Acrobat Reader is installed on my computer?
Launch Adobe Acrobat reader, select “Help” from the
menu bar and then select “About Acrobat Reader.” If
you are using version 5.05 or higher, you do not need to upgrade.
If you are using version 4 or below, please visit Adobe’s
website at http://www.adobe.com/products.acrobat/readstep2.html
to download a free upgrade to the latest version of Acrobat reader.
TECHNICAL NEF ISSUES
Who
receives the automatic email Notice of Electronic Filing?
The email notification goes to the email address of the registered
attorney(s) of record and it can also go to all email accounts they
have listed as additional recipients of the NEF.
Who will be
able to remotely view the documents?
Counsel of record and any pro se parties in the case may remotely
view the documents and the case history.
If being served by email,
is there an option available to notify the system you are away and
will not be receiving emails?
Attorneys can change their email address at any time using the
My Profile menu option and change the main email receiver to an
assistant or an alternative email address. ECF cannot hold the emails
while attorneys are out of the office.
Can an attorney’s support
staff receive the Notice of Electronic Filing [NEF]?
Yes. Attorneys have the option of authorizing duplicate receipt
of the NEF for up to 2 members of the support staff. The attorney
can add the additional email recipients under the My Profile menu
option within ECF. Click on My Profile, My User Profile and add
the additional addresses to the email section. Click on Submit.
If I forward an email
NEF to another individual, will that individual be able to view
the document filed?
The NEF will contain a link to ECF on the Orange County Clerk of
Courts web site which will require the user to log into ECF and
access the file to view the document. The login and password will
determine who is allowed to remotely access that file/document.
Are
there any reasons why I wouldn’t receive my clerk generated
NEF?
The most common reason for non-delivery of OCCC emails is that
the email has been identified as spam either by the recipient or
automatically by the ISP. If a recipient inadvertently identified
a previous OCCC email as spam, the ISP may be blocking email from
the Clerk’s Office. Contact your ISP to rectify this situation.
Some ISPs may automatically route OCCC email to a junk mail folder.
Go into your junk mail folder and mark the email from the Clerk
as “not junk mail.”
When I click on the link
to my NEF, why am I prompted for a login?
When you click on the link in the NEF, it takes you back to the
ECF page on the OCCC web page. This will require you to login to
get to the My Cases menu so that you can chose the case history
you wish to view. Your login is required to verify that you are
counsel of record which will provide you remote access to the case
history and the documents filed.
When I click
on the link to my NEF, why do I get a blank screen?
It is possible some of the setting on your PDF viewer are incorrect.
If you are using an Adobe product, try the following: Edit, Preferences,
Internet and uncheck Allow Fast Web View and Display PDF in Browser.
CASE RELATED ISSUES
I’m
trying to file a document and it tells me that this transaction
has already been filed but when I look on the docket sheet it’s
not there.
What has probably happened is that you docketed a pleading for
a case and then clicked on your browser’s back button to get
back to the document input screen. By clicking on the back button
instead of using the menu items you are keeping the information
you used for the last case/pleading you filed. As long as you click
on the menu item instead of using the browser back button you will
be fine.
How can I verify that
all of the documents I filed electronically were docketed?
To ensure the documents transmitted arrive in their entirety, it
is important to examine the documents after they are received by
the Clerk’s Office. This can be done by viewing the docket
sheet for the case and selecting the transmitted documents.
I tried
to file a document but is says “format not recognized,”
what am I doing wrong?
All documents [except Proposed Orders] must be submitted in portable
document format [PDF] with the extension of “.pdf.”
Two common errors occur. First a user thinks that the saved document
is in PDF format. Second a user fails to indicate the full path
name of the PDF file they want to upload. Because ECF could not
find the file, it responded with the “format not recognized”
message. The solution – provide the full path name when identifying
the file [Ii.e. c:\ECF\Documents\05-CA-2536 Motion to Dismiss.pdf]
during the upload process.
Are there
procedures relating to electronic filing?
When a user files
a document with the Clerks Office, does ECF automatically serve
the other parties or does the user have to do something extra to
serve the others? Do the other parties just get notification of
a filing or do they get the actual document?
When a document is filed in ECF, a Notice of Electronic Filing
[NEF] is automatically generated and emailed to the registered parties
in the case. The NEF includes the title of the document filed, the
date, time, filing party and also includes a list of the case participants
that will be electronically notified and the case participants that
will be notified by paper. In the NEF there is also a link to the
OCCC web site ECF login page where they will be able to log in and
access the case file and the documents filed.
How do I know
who is participating electronically on a case?
Within ECF, use the My Cases menu to select “Certificate
of Service” for the case in which you will be filing a document.
This will generate the certificate of service that will tell you
who is being electronically notified and who you will need to send
the paper copy to.
Can
any attorney access any other case information?
Only counsel of record and parties to the case may remotely view
or access electronically filed cases.
How will the signature
of documents be handled for documents filed electronically?
Most courts using electronic filing are currently treating use
of an attorney’s unique system login and password along with
s/Attorney Name as a signature. Attorneys/parties should retain
documents containing original signatures for the pendency of the
case to include the appeal time. See the Procedures Implementing
Electronic Filing.
What kind of archiving
system does ECF have?
The open and closed cases will reside on the ECF server.
