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CM/ECF tutorials for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Ky.

Choose any of the subjects below to begin this tutorial, or you can go to 
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Homework page
Script for several of our our training sessions
Main CM/ECF page
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Note: Additional training beyond these tutorials is required before you can be certified by the court.  See http://www.kyeb.uscourts.gov/kyeb/CMECF/Training/trainingform.asp

Welcome to Electronic Case Filing 101
The Electronic Case Filing (ECF) Tutorial is designed for attorneys interested in learning how to use the CM/ECF system. Through guided practice, using simulated CM/ECF screens and actions, you will learn how to file pleadings and other materials using the CM/ECF system.

The tutorial consists of six modules. The first five modules guide you through specific CM/ECF functions such as how to file a motion or how to create a docket report. The sixth module contains a link to an Adobe Acrobat tutorial on working with PDF documents. Please note that even though these tutorials will work with almost any browser, CMECF itself requires Netscape Navigator version 4.0 through 4.76 (but NOT higher).  those browsers are freely downloadable from http://home.netscape.com/download/archive/client_archive47x.html   Netscape 6 is not recommended for use with CM/ECF.  The CM/ECF technical staff in San Antonio are currently testing Internet Explorer version 5.5 to certify its compatibility with the CM/ECF system. The decision to limit browser support is the responsbility of the Administrative Office of the Courts, not the local court.  

If you are a new CM/ECF user, you should begin with Module 1 and continue to the end of Module 6. At any point in the tutorial, you can bookmark your place and return when and where it is convenient to you. The entire tutorial will take you about an hour to complete.

To begin, select one of the links below.  Please note that all names and locations used herein are intended to be fictitious.
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Bankruptcy Events

Module 3: Creditor Maintenance

 

Module 4: Adversary Events

Module 5: Queries and Reports

Module 6: Working with Documents