CM/ECF Information

ATTENTION FILERS: The Ecf Help Desk will close at 4PM on Tuesday 9, 2010 due to Saints Parade.

NOTICE: The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals began offering electronic filing to attorneys on a voluntary basis Monday, December 7, 2009.

Electronic filers must complete at least two interactive electronic learning modules (see below) and provide certification that they have done so by using the email button at the end of the modules either before or after they register for an electronic filing account.

December 16, 2009

Account registration began October 7, 2009 through the PACER Service Center.
CM/ECF Document Filing System available on a voluntary basis as of December 7, 2009

Contact Information
ECF Filing Standards (updated 11/16/09)
Event and Relief Listing
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Tips & Information
Rule Amendments 2009

User Manuals (pdf format)

Introduction to CM/ECF
How to File a Motion
How to File a Response
How to File a Motion with Incorporated Response
How to File a Brief
How to File a Brief In Support
How to File an Amicus Curiae Brief (or Intervenor)
How to File a Motion/Document Under Temporary Seal

How to Register/Receive Notice in Cases of Interest

Electronic Learning Modules (single click to run)

Introduction to CM/ECF (demonstration only)
How to File a Motion (interactive)
How to File an Appearance (interactive)
How to File a Motion/Document Under Temporary Seal (interactive)
How to File a Brief (interactive)
How to File a Motion with Incorporated Response (interactive)

Apple Macintosh Information for CM/ECF
Converting documents to PDF
Free Java download

CM/ECF Document Filing System Login
CM/ECF PACER Login
Email the CM/ECF Help Desk
Form: Appearance Form
Form: Bill of Costs
Form: Transcript Order Form
Register for CM/ECF