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CM/ECF is the acronym for Case Management / Electronic Case Files. It is a system being used in many bankruptcy and district courts across the country to provide certified filers the option to file case documents in electronic format via the Internet.
Access levels to CM/ECF vary by the type of document you are filing. Some documents, such as claims, can be filed by any certified creditor representatives. Other documents, such as motions and objections, may be filed only by certified attorneys and their staff. Your login determines the access level you have in the CM/ECF system.
Accessing the CM/ECF Systems
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If
you have a live login from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of California, you can access CM/ECF live system to file bankruptcy-related documents electronically.
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Use the CM/ECF training system while completing your training. Register and complete the assigned training. |
CM/ECF Registration and Training
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To receive
a live login for our court, you must register
and complete the assigned training. The training assignments are based on what level of access in the CM/ECF system you qualify for and whether you are already filing using CM/ECF in another court. There is no charge for any of the CM/ECF training conducted at our court. |
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If you are certified to use CM/ECF at another U.S. District or U.S. Bankruptcy Court, you still must register and become certified to use CM/ECF at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of California. |
CM/ECF Requirements
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In order to use CM/ECF, you need to ensure your hardware and software requirements are met. |
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Electronic access to court data is available through Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER).
You must have a PACER login and password to be able to access CM/ECF reports. If you currently do not have a PACER login and password, you can obtain one by going to the PACER Web site. |
Resources Available
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The Resources area has many helpful links to assist you with filing electronically.
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The Attorney/Trustee Online Manual has easy-to-follow instructions for every document that can be filed in CM/ECF.
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The Document Type Directory is a list of all the document types (pleading) that best describes what you are filing in CM/ECF.
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The local court forms are fillable and available online to ensure easy access when you file documents in CM/ECF.
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The Local Rules establish common practices used when filing documents electronically with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern Distrcit of California.
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The fee schedule lists the current fees, as well as any fee increases and/or changes. |
CM/ECF Information
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