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CM/ECF is an
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 only be filed by certified attorneys
and their staff. Your login determines the access level you have
in the CM/ECF system.
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Hardware / Software |
Local Rules, Forms, etc. |
Advantages, FAQs |
CM/ECF Registration and Training
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To become certified and receive a live login for our court, you must register and complete the assigned training. |
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If you are certified to use CM/ECF at another U.S. District or U.S. Bankruptcy Court, you must still register and become certified to use CM/ECF at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of California. |
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Court Reporter Training |
The Training Department has developed a training page for Court Reporters to become certified to file Transcripts by accessing the CM/ECF system. To gain access you must register and complete the assigned training. Click this link Court Reporters to register and train.
The Training Department has developed video clips using Captivate to introduce what's new and upcoming changes within CM/ECF. These short video clips demonstrate new features and how to use new enhancements. Below is a brief description outlining what the video clips will include.
Click on the  icon in the video column to launch the video demonstration.
| Version 3.2 Updates |
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| New Interface Features |
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5 min. |
| ■ Cascading Menus |
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| ■ Search Events and Menus |
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| ■ CM/ECF icon |
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| Docket Report Enhancements |
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5 min. |
| ■ Headers and Footers |
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| ■ Multiple PDF Documents |
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| ■ Create Appendix |
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Note: To view videos, this computer must be equipped with the Adobe Flash adapter. If the adapter is not installed, the computer should prompt the user to download the free plug-in (http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/) or contact the Systems Help Desk at (619) 557-7415. To properly use the video modules, your computer must be enabled for sound as the training includes audio presentation.
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 the CM/ECF Live Database to file bankruptcy-related documents electronically.
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Use the CM/ECF Training Database while completing your training. Practice filing documents without affecting live cases. |
CM/ECF Requirements
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In order to use CM/ECF, you need to ensure our 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 website. |
Resources Available
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The resource page 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 filing 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 District 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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