Below is the court's CM/ECF User's Manual. In order to improve usability and decrease the download time, this manual was separated into sections. Users can access the contents of this document via Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions regarding this manual, please contact helpdesk@canb.uscourts.gov.Section 1: Getting Started; Hardware & Software Requirements; Recommended System Requirements; Document Preparation
Section 2: Creditor Matrix; Creditor Matrix Review Program
Section 3: Basics; Accessing ECF
Section 4: Bankruptcy Case Opening; Adding Parties
Section 5: Judge/Trustee Assignment
Section 6: Uploading a Creditor Matrix
Section 7: Means Test
Section 8: Credit Counseling Certificate
Section 9: Chapter 13 Statement of Current Income
Section 10: Chapter 13 Plan
Section 11: Payment Advices
Section 12: Intent to Cure Default
Section 13: Family Violence Protection Services Expenses
Section 14: Statement of Social Security Number
Section 15: Statement of Intent
Section 16: Adversary Case Opening
Section 17: Miscellaneous Case Opening
Section 18: Involuntary Case Opening
Section 19: Summons
Section 20: Application for Compensation
Section 21: Motion to Avoid Lien
Section 22: Motion for Relief from Stay
Section 23: Attachments
Section 24: Notice of Hearing
Section 25: Submission of Proposed Orders in ECF
Section 26: Objections
Section 27: Response
Section 28: Answer
Section 29: Proof of Claim
Section 30: Adding a Creditor
Section 31: Query Menu
Section 32: Reports
Section 33: Case Upload
Appendix A: Amended Operating Order
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Appendix D: The Free Look for CM/ECF Registered Participants
Appendix E: Scanning Guidelines
Appendix F: Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix G: Glossary of Terms