CM/ECF Information

As of August 15th, 2005, the Western District of Arkansas implemented CM/ECF. CM/ECF is a case management program that allows attorneys to file pleadings and other documents electronically with the District Court over the Internet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This allows all case information to be immediately available for examination electronically via the Internet. CM/ECF is now the primary method for docketing and filing documents with the Court.

In order to file documents electronically, and to receive automatic e-mail notices of documents that are filed, attorneys must be admitted to practice before the Court and must be registered to file electronically. After registration, attorneys are provided with a login and password via e-mail that will allow access to the system. This login and password will also serve as the attorney's signature on all documents that are filed with the CM/ECF system.

CM/ECF Online Attorney Registration
ATTENTION! Attorneys are required to register separately for access to the CM/ECF System in the WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS and the Eastern District of Arkansas.

CM/ECF Documents

• Click here for an overview of the new features and enhancements of version 4.0
• CM/ECF User's Guide for Attorneys
• Appendix A: Electronic Case Filing Registration Form
• Appendix B: Declaration That Party Was Unable To File In A Timely Manner Due To Technical Difficulties
• Appendix C: Notice of Appearance
• Appendix D: Civil Events List
• Appendix E: Criminal Events List
• General Order 36, CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual for Civil Filings
• General Order 37, CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual for Criminal Filings
• Notice of Electronic Availability of Case Information
• CM/ECF Frequently Asked Questions
• Electronic Transcripts - Notice to Members of the Bar

CM/ECF Training Materials

• District Court CM/ECF Computer-Based Training Modules
• PDF Overview -- Software and Guidelines
• Time-saving Tip -- Create a Desktop Icon for CM/ECF
• Recommended Browser Settings for CM/ECF
• Recommended Scanner Settings for CM/ECF
• Video -- PDF Creation
• Video -- CM/ECF & The Attorneys' Perspective

Questions?

For CM/ECF type information or questions, you can contact the Arkansas Western CM/ECF Information Team at CMECF_info @ arwd . uscourts . gov (without spaces)
or call 1-866-540-5066.