- 24 Hour Access – You
are able to file pleadings and access court files 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
- More preparation time -
You have a few more hours of preparation time since the filing time
for any day will be effectively extended to midnight. The court is
always open!
- Reduction of Expenses – Although
there are startup costs for equipment, software and Internet access,
there are also many compensating cost reductions, including:
- Reduction in paper, envelope and copy costs.
- Reduction in messenger fees for delivery of
documents.
- Reduction of postage and mailing costs - no
more self-addressed stamped envelopes to send!
- Reduction of file space and storage fees.
- Complete electronic records of all cases filed,
will be available at the Bankruptcy Court. There is no reason to
retain copies of filed documents in your file. You will always
have Internet access to those documents and be able to print them
at any time.
- More and Better Case Information – The
system not only allows access to case files from any location, but it
also permits you to print copies of filed documents and to compile specialty
reports of case information.
- Immediate Notification of Case Activities – If
you are a registered CM/ECF user and are listed as a party in a case,
you will receive immediate email notification of any filings in a case
and you will be able to view the document and docket text without payment
of the PACER charge.
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