A B C's of C M / C M F

 

 

What is  C M / E C F ?

  

   C M/E C F is the Federal Judiciary’s new electronic case filing system that allows trained and certified users to file new bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings or documents right from their computer.
   The system uses standard computer hardware, an Internet connection and browser, plus one extra piece of software to create a document for filing. Once ECF is implemented you will log-on through our web site, enter the information needed to identify yourself and your pleading to the system, attach the pleading when prompted and receive an electronic notice of filing.

    All of this is less time than it previously took for you to make copies and send them to the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office.

   The Clerk’s Office provides training and certifies users before they "go live" on the system. Help and support will be available so you won’t be left alone trying to figure out the system.
 
 

Benefits of C M / E C F

  

*  The system is easy to use.

*  24 hour availability for filing bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings
    and documents.

*  Immediate confirmation to filers of documents.

*  Optional E-mail notification of filings in cases of interest.

*  24 hour access to electronic files.

*  Print documents from your printer - no more copy requests or delays.

*  View and print docket sheets, claims registers and other reports.

*  Reduced paper and copying costs.

*  Reduced courier and mailing costs.
 

Hardware and Software

  


T A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows
         or Macintosh.

T A PDF-compatible word processor like Macintosh or Windows-
        based versions of WordPerfect or Word.

T Internet service.

T Netscape Navigator version 4.6, 4.7 or 7.0 (Netscape 6 is not
        recommended for use with CM/ECF.) or Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0.

TSoftware to convert documents from a word processor format to
     portable document format (PDF).  Adobe Acrobat PDF Writer is
     recommended. Acrobat Writer Version 3.X, 4.X
     and 5.0 adequately meet the CM/ECF filing requirements.

TAdobe Acrobat Reader, which is available for a fee, is needed for
     viewing PDF documents.

TA scanner may be necessary to create electronic images of
    documents that are not in your word processing system.
 

Implementation Services

  

The bankruptcy court will provide the following  services:

* User training and certification.

* On-line user instruction manuals.

* Hands-on practice database.

* Help desk support.