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  • ECF TRAINING REGISTRATION
  • Attorneys receive 4 CLE credits for ECF training. To register, select one or more desired training dates, then complete and submit the registration form and training application/pre-class exercises directly below. Per the court’s hardware/software requirements, you must have a full version of Adobe Acrobat (i.e., not just the free “Reader”) to successfully complete the registration process.

    Available Training Dates
    Attorney ECF Registration Form
    Application for Training and Pre-Class Training Exercises


  • ECF TRAINING TOOLS

  • ECF Training Database
    ECF Tutorial


  • CLASS OBJECTIVES
  • 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

  • ECF Training does not cover these topics:

  • Converting word processing documents to PDF format. Instructions are given in the Application for Training and Pre-Class Training Requirements.
  • Acquiring and configuring hardware and software. More information is provided in Hardware/Software Requirements.
  • Setting up petition software to work with ECF. Contact your petition software provider.
  • Office management procedures