As of June 1, 2008, CM-ECF filing will be mandatory for attorneys, with limited exceptions. Attorneys who have not already registered with PACER to file documents electronically should do so now using the "Registration" link below. The court encourages attorneys to review the step-by-step instructions on this page for commonly-docketed events and log-in to the training database, where they can practice filing, using fictional cases.

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ECF Document Filing
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Training Presentations On

Filing Appearance Form Filing a Brief Filing a Motion Filing a Response

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Electronic Learning Modules
Modules include: Introduction to CM/ECF, Pacer Report and Windows Navigation
Electronic Learning Modules

General Information
List of Permissible Filings Under ECF (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Electronic Case Filing (ECF) - Guide and Amendments to the Sixth Circuit Rules and IOPs
Solutions For Issues When Using Adobe Acrobat Version 9 (PDF)
Tips On Converting A Word Processing Document To PDF (PDF)

Training Database Log-In
Instructions on Using the Training Database (PDF)
Log-in and Practice Filing

Registration
Appellate ECF Filer Registration

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