Electronic Case Management

CM/ECF is a new case management system being implemented in the Federal Judiciary for all bankruptcy, district and appellate courts. CM/ECF allows courts to accept filings and provide access to filed documents over the Internet.

FEATURES:

  • 24-hour access to case file documents over the Internet
  • Ability to file pleadings electronically with the court
  • Automatic email notice of case activity Ability to download and print documents from court system
  • Concurrent access to case files by multiple parties
  • Savings in time and expenditures for attorneys
  • Expanded search and reporting capabilities
  • Easy to use - based on Standard Internet browser
  • No waiting in line or unavailable files at the courthouse

BENEFITS

  • Replaces aging electronic docketing and case management

  • Systems in all federal courts by 2005
  • Is being used enthusiastically by attorneys in pilot courts
  • No delays or added expenses associated with mail or courier
  • Speeds deliver and allows easier tracking of case activity
  • Reduces physical storage space needs & document processing
  • Time Low start-up costs - uses Internet standard software and established "PDF" format Secure and reliable Court dockets are immediately updated and available

For more information, with frequently asked questions and answers, go to the Pacer Service Center website at:

http://www.pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/index.html

Preferred Order of Viewing for the Files:

ecfintro.aty.tbk  
convtpdf.aty.tbk 
login.aty.tbk
setmail.aty.tbk 
advcaseopen.aty.tbk 
answertocmp.aty.tbk
bkcaseopen.aty.tbk  
crmatrix.aty.tbk
motion.aty.tbk
objection.aty.tbk  
proofofclaim.aty.tbk 
queries.aty.tbk

Introduction to ECF for Attorneys
Converting Documents to PDF Format
How to Login to ECF
How to Set Up Receipt of Electronic Mail
Adversary Case Opening
Answer to Complaint
Bankruptcy Case Opening
Creditor Matrix Submission
Filing Motions
Filing Objections
Filing Proof of Claims
Running Queries

 

Extra Files on CD-ROM

Neuron.exe ToolKit II Program for Viewing .tbk files

allcbtat.exe Compression copy of this CD (may be used for email transmission for contents of this CD)

Instructions for

COMPUTER BASED TRAINING
MODULES

ELECTRONIC CASE FILING

BY ATTORNEYS

January 2002

Additional Information

The menu items may be renamed but must contain the .tbk extension in the new name to run properly. (Right click on menu item and choose rename).

The menu items may be moved around on the list (Drag and drop from menu). This should be done very carefully, removing any item from the Attorney CBTs menu list will remove that file to the recycle bin.

Neuron.exe is the viewer that runs the .tbk files - it must be present in the same folder as the .tbk files to execute them. DO NOT remove it from the menu.

The file allcbtat.exe is a zip version of all the .tbk files and the neuron.exe.

The previous instructions are for Windows 95 and 98. They may also be used with Windows ME and 2000, but the icons and menus may be slightly different.

Running CBTs from the CD-ROM  Close all programs that may be running

1.) Insert CD into CD-ROM drive and close drive door

2.) Right click on START button Left click on EXPLORE from drop down menu

3.) Look down the list of folders in left window for Attorney CBTs which will usually be on D: or E: drive for your CD-ROM

4.) Double left click on the icon to the left of the name Attorney CBTs. This will open a list of files in the right side window

5.) Double left click the icon in front of Neuron.exe

6.) This will start an installation wizard for the ToolKit II program. Do not change any defaults. Left click "Next", "Next", then "Finish" as the option pages are offered to you. (This will provide an install onto your C: drive into c:\Program files and will appear as Asymetric Learning Systems on your programs menu. This only needs to be installed once for each computer that will be viewing the CBTs.)

7.) Close the Release Notes information box

8.) Double left click on any file with the .tbk extension to view the CBT, it will automatically open the ToolKit II program for viewing.

9.) Close the explorer when you have completed viewing the CBTs.

Coping Files to Programs Menu on Hard drive
Close all open programs before starting

1.) Insert CD into CD-ROM drive. 2.) Right click on START Left click on OPEN Double left click on icon for PROGRAM files

3.) Right click on any open area in this frame, this will open a drop down menuNavigate to NEW, expands a menuSingle left click on FOLDER

4.) Right click on icon for New Folder, expands menuNavigate to RENAME and left clickType ATTORNEY CBTs into name box and enter

5.) Double left click on Attorney CBTs folder to open it (do not close)6.) Right click on START menu at bottom of computer screenLeft click on EXPLORENavigate down the left hand list until you find the cdrom icon with Attorney CBT's beside it.

(Usually D: or E:)
7.) Double left click CD-ROM icon - this will open file list into the right window

8.) Left click ONCE on the first file in the list to highlight it. Press down the CTRL key on your keyboard and hold it down. Left click ONCE each file in the list EXCEPT the allcbtat.exe file. All of the files except this one should now be highlighted blue.

9.) Release the CTRL key 10.) Move your cursor over any place on the blue highlighted area and RIGHT CLICK ONCE, a drop down menu appears Choose COPY from the menu and left click ONCE. This places a copy of the files onto your clipboard

11.) Left click once the minimize button at the top of your explorer screen, when this minimizes you should see the open Attorney CBTs folder you created in step 1-5.

12.) Place cursor anyplace on this pane that is blank and right click ONCE for a drop down menu. Select PASTE and left click ONCE, this will load your files from the clipboard into the newly built folder. There should be 13 files.

13.) Double left click on the file Neuron.exe, this will start an installation wizard for ToolKit II. Do not change any defaults. Left click "Next", "Next", then "Finish" as the option pages are offered to you. (This will provide an install onto your C: drive into c:\Program files and only needs to be executed this one time for this one computer.)

14.) Close the Release Notes information box

15.) Close all windows that are open, remove CD from CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.

16.) Left click START Navigate to PROGRAMS Navigate to Attorney CBTs Double left click on any file name to run the CBT

(Printable PDF Version)

court seal
Western District of Louisiana Bankruptcy
300 Fannin Street Suite 2201
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318)676-4267
Chief Judge Robert Summerhays