BENEFITS OF CM/ECF
  • 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.