The Electronic Case Filing (ECF) Tutorial is designed for attorneys interested in learning how to use the CM/ECF system. An attorney using the tutorial will learn key CM/ECF functions through guided practice using simulated CM/ECF screens and actions.

The tutorial is divided into five modules, each of which contains sections that guide you through specific CM/ECF functions for civil and criminal filings.

If you are a new CM/ECF user, you should begin with1: Orientation and continue to the end of 5: Special Routines. This is a self paced tutorial, at any point you can bookmark your place and return when and where it is convenient to you. The entire tutorial will take you about one hour to complete.

At the end of the tutorial an attorney will be able to use CM/ECF to

• file a complaint;
• file an answer to a complaint;
• file a motion with an attachment;
• file a response to a motion with attachment;
• view a docket sheet;
• view a cases filed report;
• view a case calendar;
• view a transaction log;
• perform queries;
• set e-mail notification;
• add a party to a case; and
• describe the joint filing process.

All of the tutorial sections follow a similar design.