About CM/ECF
CM/ECF is the federal courts' case management and electronic case files system. It provides courts enhanced and updated docket management. It allows courts to maintain case documents in electronic form. And it gives each court the option of permitting case documents - pleadings, motions, petitions - to be filed with the court over the Internet.
CM/ECF implementation in the bankruptcy courts has been underway since early 2001. District court implementation began in 2002. Appellate court implementation began in late 2004.
CM/ECF Assistance
CM/ECF Information regarding electronic filing is available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except for statutory holidays. Contact the office where your case is being handled at the number below or via email at help@gamd.uscourts.gov. PLEASE NOTE this office cannot provide information regarding matters filed in State Court, Superior Court, Magistrate Court, or Probate Court which include divorce matters, child custody matters, state or local criminal matters, etc. You must contact the state or local court in which the matter your inquiring took place.
Helpful Documents
Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing
Guide for Attorney Case Opening
Attorney Style Guide for E-Filing
Administrative Procedures for Highly Sensitive Documents (HSDs)