ATTORNEY’S GUIDE TO OPENING A CIVIL CASE OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE.

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ATTORNEY’S GUIDE TO OPENING A CIVIL CASE OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE CASE OPENING PROCESS Be prepared to file your initiating document and its attachment(s) Convert all documents to PDF and save them on your computer for easy retrieval Have a copy of the Civil Cover Sheet and Complaint (Federal or State Court if filing a Notice of Removal) available as you will need to refer to these during the process.

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE LOG INTO CM/ECF Now that you are prepared to open your case, log into CM/ECF as you would if you were going to file a document.CM/ECF You do not need a client code, but you do need to check the box indicating you understand that you must comply with the redaction rules. Once you have successfully logged in, select CIVIL on the blue tool bar. Next, click on the ATTORNEY CASE OPENING link to begin the case opening process.

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE ENTERING CASE INFORMATION The first OPEN A CIVIL CASE screen asks you for some basic information about your case. Enter your case-specific information in the numbered fields. Use the table on the next screen as a reference.

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE CASE INFORMATION FIELDS

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE ENTERING STATISTICAL CASE DATA The next screen asks for information that can be taken directly from a properly filled out Civil Cover Sheet. Use the table on the next slide as a reference. When you are confident your case information is correct and complete, click NEXT to proceed.

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE STATISTICAL CASE DATA FIELDS

OPENING YOUR CIVIL CASE EMERGENCY MATTERS The ECF system will ask if your initial filing includes a Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Vessel Arrest, or any other emergency motion requiring immediate action by the court. If you answer YES, you will receive the further instructions on the next screen. Be sure to contact the appropriate Clerk’s Office AFTER posting the Emergency Motion/Temporary Restraining Order. Use the contact information provided on the screen and have your case number ready to provide the Clerk. The Clerk’s Office will QC the case, assign a judge, and notify him/her of the emergency matter.  To ensure that your case receives the immediate attention requested, please file your case and its emergency motion prior to 4:30pm (or as early in the day as possible).