How many copies are required when I file documents? (August 18, 2017)
One original of each document should be filed. An attorney or pro se party who wishes to receive a file-stamped copy of any pleading or other paper must submit one …
Can I fax or email a document to the court for filing? (August 18, 2017)
No. The court does not accept documents for filing by facsimile or email. A person who is not registered as an electronic filer must file documents by delivering originals to …
Will the clerk call me when there is something filed in my case? (August 18, 2017)
No. For a non-electronic filer, the court and opposing parties send documents in paper form via U.S. mail or other delivery service. For registered CM/ECF users, documents are provided electronically …
What am I supposed to do when my mailing address changes? (August 18, 2017)
File with the court a written notification of any change to contact information in your case, LR IA 3-1.
Will the court automatically issue summons on my behalf? (August 18, 2017)
No. The requesting party must submit properly completed proposed summons forms. The clerk will issue the summons if they are timely, the filing fee is paid, or at any time …
How do I get access to electronically file documents in my case? (August 18, 2017)
A person acting as his or her own attorney may request the court’s authorization to register as a filer in his or her specific case, LR IC 2-1(b). Note: All …
How do I view documents in my case? (August 18, 2017)
Public documents are available on the PACER system. You can access and register for PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov. There is a public computer terminal at each of the clerk’s office locations …
Can I get a waiver of paying the filing fee? (August 18, 2017)
Only with the approval from the court. You will be required to submit an Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees with your complaint or petition.
How can I view restricted documents? (August 18, 2017)
Sealed documents can only be viewed by the court unless and until further order of the court. Ex parte documents are made available on the public docket the day after …
What are restricted documents? (August 18, 2017)
There are three types of restricted documents: sealed documents; ex parte documents; and, other select documents that contain personal identifiers (See Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 and Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1). Documents filed under seal …