Attorneys receive 4 CLE credits for ECF training. You must have a full version of Adobe Acrobat (not just the free "Reader") to successfully complete the registration process.
To register for training, each trainee must:
View the list of Available Training Dates and select one or more desired dates.
Complete the Application for Training and Pre-Class Exercises.
If the attorney has not registered for ECF participation, the attorney must:
Complete the Attorney Registration Form and save it to his/her computer.
Use the Attorney Registration web page to enter additional registration information and submit the registration form.
In ECF Training, attorneys and legal assistants will learn to:
Access and log into ECF
Locate the correct ECF menu item
Enter the data necessary to electronically file cases and documents
Pay filing fees via the Internet credit card program
Understand and use the Notice of Electronic Filing
Use the queries, reports, and utilities available in ECF
Find ECF procedures and reference materials
Contact the court for assistance with questions or errors.
Converting word processing documents to PDF format. Instructions are given in the
Application for Training and Pre-Class Training Exercises
Acquiring and configuring hardware and software.
Setting up petition software to work with ECF. Contact your petition software provider.
Office management procedures