The CM/ECF Tutorial

Welcome to ECF 101. This tutorial is provided for you to learn about the basic features and functions of the court's Case Management / Electronic Case Filing system. You will learn how to use CM/ECF through guided practice using simulated CM/ECF screens and actions.

The tutorial is organized into modules, each of which contains lessons that guide
you through specific CM/ECF functions such as how to file a bankruptcy case or how to file a response to a motion.

At the end of the tutorial you will be able to use CM/ECF to

  • open a bankruptcy case and file a voluntary petition
  • upload a creditor matrix
  • file a motion/application
  • file an objection or response
  • docket a proof of claim
  • open an adversary case and file a complaint
  • file an answer to a complaint
  • set up e-mail notification
  • convert a creditor matrix to a .txt file
  • convert a document to PDf file

All of the tutorial sections follow a similar design. CLICK the Next Page button to learn more.