United States District Court
District of Hawaii
Case Management & Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF)
Procedures Guide
Sue Beitia
Clerk of Court
U.S. District Court
Last Official Revision - 10/17/2019
Table Of Contents
1.0 Establishment of Electronic Case Filing Procedures. 4
1.1 Mandatory Electronic Filing and Effective Date. 4
1.2 Transmission to CM/ECF System. 4
1.3 Official Record. 4
1.4 Time of Filing. 5
1.5 System Availability. 5
1.6 Electronic Records of Original Documents Submitted in Paper Form. 5
2.0 Definitions and Standards. 5
3.0 Exceptions to Mandatory Electronic Filing. 6
3.1 Pro Se Party Filings. 6
3.2 Criminal Actions. 7
3.3 Civil Actions. 7
3.4 Exhibits Not Available in Electronic Format. 7
3.5 Other Exceptions. 7
4.0 Mandatory Chambers Copies. 7
5.0 Exhibits. 8
6.0 Eligibility, Registration, Logins and Passwords. 8
6.1 Eligibility. 8
6.2 CM/ECF Registration. 9
6.3 PACER Registration. 9
6.4 Login and Password. 9
6.5 Use of Login and Password. 9
6.6 Forgotten Password or Login. 10
6.7 Changing Your CM/ECF Password. 10
6.8 Pro Hac Vice. 10
6.9 Suspension or Deactivation of CM/ECF Access. 10
7.0 Signatures. 11
7.1 CM/ECF User's Signature. 11
7.2 Third Party Signatures. 11
7.3 Retention of Documents with Third Party Signatures. 11
8.0 Summons. 11
9.0 Service. 12
9.1 Service of Court Issued Documents by Electronic Means. 12
9.2 Notices of Electronic Filing (NEF's). 12
9.3 Options for Receiving the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). 12
9.4 Certificate of Service. 13
9.5 Electronic Service. 13
9.6 Conventional Service of Electronically Filed Documents (Paper Service). 14
9.7 Free Looks and Saving the Notice of Electronic Filing and E-Filed Documents. 14
10.0 Court Orders and Judgments. 14
10.1 Docket Orders (EO's). 14
10.2 Notice of Entry of Orders. 15
10.3 Submission of Proposed Orders. 15
10.4 Emailing of Proposed Orders and Stipulations to Chambers. 15
11.0 The Electronic Docket. 16
11.1 Title of Docket Entries. 16
11.2 Documents Filed in Error. 16
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11.3 Electronic Payments Via Pay.gov. 16
11.4 Civil Consent to U.S. Magistrate and Consent Election Forms. 17
11.5 Hyperlinks. 18
12.0 Attorney E-Filing Errors and Advisory Entries. 18
12.1 Discovery. 18
12.2 Document Filed in the Wrong Case. 19
12.3 Document Not Signed. 19
12.4 Exhibits Not Attached to Main Document. 19
12.5 Exhibits Not Attached as Separate PDF’s. 19
12.6 Exhibits Not Labeled. 19
12.7 Incomplete Caption, Case Number, or Title. 19
12.8 E-filed Letter. 20
12.9 Incomplete Filing. 20
12.10 Incorrect Attorney Filer. 20
12.11 Incorrect Event. 20
12.12 No Identification of Person Filing Document. 20
12.13 No Electronic Service of Ex Parte Motions. 20
12.14 Personal Identifiers. 21
12.15 Sentencing Statement References Pre Sentence Report (PSR). 21
12.16 Submission of Proposed Orders. 21
13.0 Privacy and Redactions. 21
13.1 Responsibilty of Counsel. 22
14.0 Technical Requirements. 22
14.1 Hardware and Software Requirements. 22
14.2 File Size and Limits. 23
14.3 Scanning. 23
15.0 Technical Failures. 24
16.0 Creating and Viewing PDF Documents. 24
17.0 Available Reports in CM/ECF. 25
17.1 Docket Sheet. 25
17.2 Civil Cases. 26
17.3 Judgment Index. 26
17.4 Criminal Cases. 26
17.5 Transaction Log. 26
18.0 Help Desk Support for Electronic Filing in CM/ECF. 27
19.0 CM/ECF List of Events. 27
19.1 Civil Events List. 28
19.2 Criminal Events List. 31
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1.0 Establishment of Electronic Case Filing Procedures.
The Clerk of Court for the United States District Court, District of Hawaii is
authorized to establish and promulgate Case Management & Electronic Case Filing
Procedures (CM/ECF Procedures), including procedures for registration of attorneys
and other authorized users, and for distribution of passwords to permit electronic
filing and notice of pleadings and other papers. The clerk may modify the CM/ECF
Procedures from time to time, subject to approval by the Chief Judge. The CM/ECF
Procedures shall be available to the public on the court’s web site:
www.hid.uscourts.gov.
1.1 Mandatory Electronic Filing and Effective Date.
Except as prescribed below or unless authorized in advance by the assigned district
or magistrate judge, all documents filed in civil or criminal actions on or after
January 1, 2014, shall be filed electronically using the court’s CM/ECF system.
Documents are to be converted into portable document format (.pdf) and filed
directly in the CM/ECF System. Fees associated with a document filed
electronically will be paid through pay.gov, where applicable.
1.2 Transmission to CM/ECF System.
Electronic transmission of a document to the CM/ECF system consistent with the
administrative and technical procedures established by this court, together with the
transmission of a Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) from the court, constitutes the
filing of the document for all purposes of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Local Rules of this court, and
constitutes entry of the document on the docket kept by the clerk under Fed. R. Civ.
P. 58 and 79 and Fed. R. Crim. P. 49 and 55.
1.3 Official Record.
When a document has been filed electronically, the official record is the electronic
recording of the document as stored by the court, and the filing party is bound by the
document as filed. The clerk shall not be required to retain any paper document
after making an electronic recording thereof in a manner consistent with the
technical standards, if any, established by the Judicial Conference of the United
States and the requirements, if any, prescribed by the Administrative Office of the
United States Courts. If a paper document filed with the court has not been
electronically recorded by the clerk, the original paper document as maintained by
the court is the official record.
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1.4 Time of Filing.
Except in the case of a document originally filed in paper form with a date and time
stamp and subsequently uploaded in the CM/ECF system, a document filed
electronically is deemed filed at the date and time (Hawaii Standard Time) stated on
the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). The time stamp on the Notice of Electronic
Filing (NEF) is based on the time of the electronic receipt of the document by the
court, not the time of transmission by the CM/ECF user.
1.5 System Availability.
The CM/ECF system is designed to provide service 24 hours a day. The parties,
however, are encouraged to file documents in advance of filing deadlines and during
normal business hours. The clerk's office has established a CM/ECF filing help desk
(808-541-1890) to respond to questions regarding CM/ECF and the registration
process. The help desk will be staffed on business days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information can also be obtained on the court's website at www.hid.uscourts.gov.
1.6 Electronic Records of Original Documents Submitted in Paper
Form.
Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk shall make an electronic record of all
documents filed with the court in paper form. Except as provided elsewhere in this
Guide, such documents will be treated as if they had been filed electronically. The
date and time of filing shall be the date and time stamped on the paper document,
rather than the date and time indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
Documents filed in paper form are retained by the clerk for 30 days and then
shredded.
2.0 Definitions and Standards.
A. CM/ECF refers to Case Management/Electronic Case Files, which is the
docketing and filing system used by the judiciary and by this court.
B. Electronic document is an electronic version of information otherwise filed
in paper form.
1. An electronic document has the same legal effect as a paper document.
2. An electronic document is considered timely if received by the Court
before midnight, Hawaii Standard Time, on the date set as a deadline,
unless the judge specifically requires another time frame. If time of day
is of the essence, the assigned judge may order the document filed by a
time certain.
C. Electronic Filing is the electronic transmission of a Portable Document
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Format (PDF) document to the court for case processing by uploading the
document directly from the user's computer and using the court's CM/ECF
system to file that document in the case file. It includes the transmission of
PDF documents and scanned images.
D. PDF is a document created with a word processing program that has been
converted to PDF. The PDF conversion program, in effect, takes a picture of
the original document so the converted document can be opened across a
broad range of hardware and software, with layout, format, links, and images
intact.
E. Scanning. When converting a document to PDF format, do it directly from
the word processing application to reduce the file size. Do not print scan the
paper document because this will result in a significantly larger size document
and also creates a graphic, which prevents or significantly inhibits the use of
all editing features built into the Adobe software. When no alternative exists
other than scanning documents, filing parties must configure their scanners
for black and white at 300 dpi (dots per inch). The filing party is responsible
for the legibility of the scanned image.
F. Electronic signature refers to the fact that an electronic document is deemed
signed when filed by an attorney, trustee, judicial officer, deputy clerk, or
other person authorized by the court, using a valid CM/ECF login and
password.
G. Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) is an email verification of the court’s
receipt of the electronic pleading, as well as official notice of the filing to all
other parties. The notice includes the text of the docket entry, as well as a link
to the filed document(s).
H. Registered Participant is an attorney, trustee, judicial officer, deputy clerk,
or other authorized person who has successfully completed the registration
and training requirements, and has been issued a CM/ECF login and
password.
3.0 Exceptions to Mandatory Electronic Filing.
Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned district or magistrate judge, the following
documents must be filed in the traditional paper format rather than by electronic
filing:
3.1 Pro Se Party Filings.
Any person appearing pro se may not utilize electronic filing without leave of the
court, which decision rests in the discretion of the assigned district or magistrate
judge.
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3.2 Criminal Actions.
(a) Criminal complaints and accompanying documents;
(b) Indictments/Informations;
(c) Grand jury proceedings;
(d) Pen register authorizations and like documents;
(e) Wiretap proceedings;
(f) Sealed documents;
(g) Correspondence to the court and;
(h) Central Violations Bureau (CVB) documents.
3.3 Civil Actions.
(a) Records of administrative review cases, when not available electronically;
electronic filing preferred;
(b) Correspondence to the court;
(c) Documents that cannot be converted to the required PDF format;
(d) Documents filed in sealed cases and;
(e) Sealed documents.
3.4 Exhibits Not Available in Electronic Format.
Exhibits that are not available in electronic format (e.g., videotapes, maps, etc), may
be filed conventionally at the clerk's office. The clerk's office will note the receipt of
the exhibit on the official court docket.
3.5 Other Exceptions.
For good cause shown, the assigned district or magistrate judge may, at any time,
allow a document to be filed in paper format.
4.0 Mandatory Chambers Copies.
As described in LR 10.3; two (2) mandatory chambers copies of both hard copy and
electronically filed documents must be submitted to the clerk’s office with an
indication as to which judge should receive the copies.
Except for prisoners proceeding pro se, two (2) mandatory chambers copies are
required of the following: complaints and amended complaints; any document
pertaining to a request for court action, including motions, appeals, and petitions,
and any opposition to and reply in support, as well as concise statements, exhibits,
declarations, and affidavits in any way related to the request for court action;
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scheduling conference statements; final pretrial conference statements; settlement
conference statements; trial briefs; and discovery briefs.
Mandatory chambers copies of the following need not be delivered to the court:
answers, appearances of counsel, certificates of service, entries of default, routine
discovery (including designations and namings of witnesses, disclosures, answers to
interrogatories and document requests, requests for admissions, expert reports, etc.),
returns of service.
5.0 Exhibits.
Each exhibit referenced in a document shall be submitted as a separate CM/ECF
attachment to the main document, regardless of the size of the file containing the
exhibit. Paper exhibits must be scanned and saved in a PDF format less than 15
megabytes in size. Large documents must be broken into “chunks” so that each PDF
file is under the 15 megabyte limit. The filer must clearly label each exhibit so that
anyone examining the electronic case file will know what the “Exhibit” is.
For example, you may be filing a one page motion, with a memorandum (5 pages)
and exhibits A (2 pages) and B (12 pages). Although the total size of the documents
will probably be less than the 50 megabyte limit, the pleadings must be filed as:
• Motion (main document)
• Memorandum in Support (first attachment)
• Exhibit A (description of document) (second attachment)
• Exhibit B (description of document) (third attachment)
Additional large exhibits may be filed as separate transactions, when necessary. A
party may conventionally file exhibits that are not available in electronic format (e.g.
video tapes, maps etc.), with the clerk's office. The clerk's office will note the receipt
of the exhibits on the official court docket in a text-only entry. Please call the help
desk 808-541-1890 if you have questions about how to file a document with
attachments.
6.0 Eligibility, Registration, Logins and Passwords.
6.1 Eligibility.
An attorney who is a member of the bar of this court or who is otherwise permitted
to practice before this court under LR83.1 may request a login and password as an
CM/ECF user. A CM/ECF user must have and maintain a functioning email address
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suitable for accepting the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF's) transmitted from the
court. A CM/ECF user must also have and utilize anti-virus software to verify that
files transmitted to the court are not infected with any virus or worm.
6.2 CM/ECF Registration.
An individual eligible to be an CM/ECF user must complete a registration form to
be issued a login and password for participation in the CM/ECF system. The
registration form requires the individual’s agreement to certain provisions, including
the individual’s acknowledgment that the use of the CM/ECF login and password is
equivalent to the individual’s signature, the individual’s consent in writing to accept
service of documents by electronic means, and an agreement that failure to abide by
the CM/ECF procedures may result in sanctions.
6.3 PACER Registration.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an electronic public access
service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from Federal
Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts from the U.S. Party/Case Index. PACER
is a service of the United States Judiciary. The PACER Service Center is run by the
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Parties using PACER will incur an $0.10
per page charge, not to exceed the fee for thirty pages, but will not be charged until
the user accrues more than $15.00 in a quarterly billing cycle. To register for a
PACER account, please go to http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov.
6.4 Login and Password.
The clerk will issue a login and password for access to the CM/ECF system to an
eligible individual after completion of registration form and certification of the
completion of the computer based training (CBT) modules posted on the court's
website. Any login and password issued to a CM/ECF user shall be used exclusively
by that individual or an employee of the individual to whom authorization has been
given by the CM/ECF user. No CM/ECF user shall knowingly permit a login and
password to be used by anyone not so authorized and no person shall knowingly use
a CM/ECF user’s login and password unless so authorized. CM/ECF users shall
safeguard the security of their passwords and must immediately notify the clerk
office upon discovery or suspicion that security has been compromised.
6.5 Use of Login and Password.
The use of a login and password assigned to a CM/ECF user in the electronic filing
of a document shall constitute the CM/ECF user’s signature on the document, for
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purposes of Fed. R. Civ. P. 11, 28 U.S.C. § 1746, the Local Rules of this court, and
any other purpose for which a signature is required in connection with matters
before the court.
6.6 Forgotten Password or Login.
The clerk's office does not maintain a record of CM/ECF user passwords. If you
forgot your password, click on the password reset link located on the CM/ECF
Login screen. A new password will be generated and emailed to the designated
email address for the primary account holder. If you are unsure of your user name,
please call the CM/ECF help desk 808-541-1890.
6.7 Changing Your CM/ECF Password.
Once you receive your CM/ECF login and password, you can change your password
to one that is easier to remember. We strongly encourage you to select a new
password that is six to eight characters long, and a combination of letters and
numbers. Change your password by taking the following steps:
1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Click on Utilities on the upper right side of the main blue menu bar.
3. Click on Maintain Your Account.
4. Click on More User Information button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Enter your new password in the password box, then click on Return to
Account screen.
6. Click on the Submit button.
7. Click on the Submit button on the next screen.
8. Click on the Logout button. You may now log back in using your new
password.
6.8 Pro Hac Vice.
An application for pro hac vice admission shall be submitted by local counsel
through CM/ECF and accompanied by the appropriate fee. An attorney admitted pro
hac vice must register for a login and password within 10 days of the filing of a
motion to appear. If an attorney appears pro hac vice in more than one case, a
separate pro hac vice motion, with accompanying fee, shall be filed in each case.
6.9 Suspension or Deactivation of CM/ECF Access.
Upon appropriate notice and for cause shown, the court at any time may suspend or
deactivate a CM/ECF user's access to electronic filing. The court may require that
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additional training be taken in order to reactivate CM/ECF participation.
7.0 Signatures.
7.1 CM/ECF User's Signature.
The name of the CM/ECF user under whose login and password the document is
being electronically filed must be preceded by “/s/” and typed in the space where the
signature otherwise would appear (e.g., /s/ John or Jane Lawyer). Please do not
submit a digital signature.
7.2 Third Party Signatures.
An electronically filed document requiring the original, wet signature of an
individual other than the CM/ECF user, such as an affidavit or declaration, must
contain the original or a scanned image of that individual’s signature. See Local
Rule 10.2(e) Signatures on Declarations and Affidavits. When it is impracticable to
submit an original signature on a declaration or an affidavit along with a filing, the
declaration or affidavit may be submitted with a fax signature.
7.3 Retention of Documents with Third Party Signatures.
Documents that are electronically filed and include signatures other than the
CM/ECF user’s signature must be maintained in paper form by the filing party user
until thirty-five (35) days (five weeks) after expiration of any appeal period. Upon
request by the court, a CM/ECF user must provide for review any such document.
A non-filing signatory or party who disputes the authenticity, or the alleged
endorsement, of an electronically filed document must file an objection to that
document.
8.0 Summons.
When required, the CM/ECF user shall prepare the standard AO 440 form
"Summons In A Civil Action" and file it electronically as a separate docket entry.
Do not file the proposed summons as an attachment to the electronically filed
complaint. The clerk will sign, seal, and issue the proposed summons electronically
through CM/ECF, using the event "SUMMONS ISSUED". Although a summons
may not be served electronically, the proof of service, which may include an
executed summons, may be filed electronically through CM/ECF.
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9.0 Service.
9.1 Service of Court Issued Documents by Electronic Means.
The issuance of the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) generated by the CM/ECF
system constitutes service of the document(s) being filed to CM/ECF users. After a
pleading is electronically filed, the ECF system sends a Notice of Electronic Filing
(NEF) to each attorney registered with the court. All orders, decrees, judgments,
and proceedings of the court will be filed in accordance with these procedures and
will constitute entry on the docket kept by the clerk under Fed. R. Civ. P. 58 and 79,
and Fed. R. Crim. P. 49 and 55.
9.2 Notices of Electronic Filing (NEF's).
The NEF displays the following case related information:
Date and time of electronic filing transaction;
Name of the attorney who filed the document;
Docket text;
Docket entry number assigned to the transaction;
Names and email addresses of those attorneys who were served electronically
and;
Names and addresses of those who require service by other means
(conventional mailing).
The NEF also provides a link to one free look of the the docket image in PACER.
9.3 Options for Receiving the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
There are two options for receiving your Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) via
email:
1. Receive a notice for each filing. Each document filed creates a Notice of
Electronic Filing (NEF). Each Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) is sent as a
separate email to the recipient immediately after the filing of a pleading.
2. Receive a Daily Summary Report. One email is sent to the recipient that lists
all links to documents filed over the past 24 hours. The email is generated and
sent at midnight Pacific time.
To choose the method of receiving the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF), in
CM/ECF click on Utilities, select Maintain Your Account, and click on Email
Information.
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You can choose one option for the primary email address and another option for the
additional email addresses. If the primary email address is left blank, the Notice of
Electronic Filing (NEF) will not be sent to the additional email addresses. The
primary and secondary email address may not be the same. This will cause a
system error message and you will not be able to complete your transaction in
CM/ECF.
9.4 Certificate of Service.
When required, the certificate of service should be in the form shown below and
included as the last page of the electronically filed document.
I hereby certify that, on the dates and by the methods of service noted below, a true
and correct copy of the foregoing was served on the following at their last known
addresses:
Served Electronically through CM/ECF:
Jane Dow
[email protected] January 1, 20XX
John Dow
[email protected] January 1, 20XX
Served by First-Class Mail:
Robert Jones
321 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813 January 2, 20XX
Served by Hand-Delivery:
Carol Smith
123 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813 January 3, 20XX
A certificate of service is not required when submitting a proposed order.
9.5 Electronic Service.
Whenever a pleading or other document is filed electronically in accordance with
these procedures, CM/ECF will generate an email containing the Notice of
Electronic Filing (NEF) to the filing party and to any other party who is a registered
CM/ECF user. This notice is equivalent to a traditional file stamped copy. If the
recipient is not a registered CM/ECF user, service must be made pursuant to the
Federal Rules.
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9.6 Conventional Service of Electronically Filed Documents (Paper
Service).
When a document is filed in paper at the clerk's office, parties who are not CM/ECF
users must be served by conventional means. Documents filed under seal and Ex
Parte Motions will not be served electronically through CM/ECF, however a Notice
of Electronic Filing (NEF) will be transmitted by the CM/ECF system to the
registered users in that case.
9.7 Free Looks and Saving the Notice of Electronic Filing and E-Filed
Documents.
CM/ECF users who receive electronic notifications of filings in CM/ECF are
permitted one "free look" of the document by clicking ONCE on the associated
hyperlinked document number embedded in the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
This allows the filer an opportunity to look at the document in order to verify it was
properly docketed and to save or print the document. The "free look" expires after
15 days. After 15 days, the hyperlink will no longer provide free access, and you
will be prompted to enter your PACER login. For this reason, you should print or
save the document during the "free look" to avoid additional charges.
To save the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) as a PDF document, click on the
"FILE" menu and select "PRINT," select Adobe or other PDF writer option from the
drop down menu, click OK, and save. To save the document, VIEW ALL and print
to PDF. DO NOT use the "Save As" feature under the File Menu, this is a webpage
format that cannot be viewed later.
WARNING: Double clicking on the document number will negate the free look.
You will be prompted to enter your PACER login and charged to view the document
by PACER.
10.0 Court Orders and Judgments.
All orders, decrees, judgments, and proceedings of the court will be filed in
accordance with these procedures and will constitute entry on the docket kept by the
clerk under Fed. R. Civ. P. 58 and 79, and Fed. R. Crim. P. 49 and 55.
10.1 Docket Orders (EO's).
Orders may be issued as text-only entries on the docket without an attached
document. Such orders are official and binding. For the purposes of Fed. R. Civ. P.
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58, a text order or entering order (EO) is deemed set forth as a separate document in
the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) created by the docketing of the order.
10.2 Notice of Entry of Orders.
Electronic transmission of the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) of an order or
judgment docketed by the clerk constitutes the notice required under Fed. R. Civ. P.
77(d) and Fed. R. Crim. P. 49(c) to registered CM/ECF users. The clerk shall give
notice using the non-electronic means to those parties who have not consented to
receive electronic notice.
10.3 Submission of Proposed Orders.
Proposed orders shall not be filed electronically either as a separate document or as
an attachment to the underlying application, request, motion, or other document.
Instead, all proposed orders must be emailed to the chambers of the appropriate
judicial officer for the case. The proposed order must be in word format, unless
directed by the court to be submitted differently. Proposed orders are not to be
submitted through CM/ECF.
10.4 Emailing of Proposed Orders and Stipulations to Chambers.
All proposed orders and stipulations must list in the email subject line the following
items:
1. The case number;
2. The docket number of the motion filed electronically that is the subject of the
proposed order; and
3. The title of the related filing (e.g., CV05-236-Doc5-Motion To Compel).
Orders submitted for signature by email, should not contain a signature line for
the judge's signature. The signature will be affixed by the judge.
The following email addresses are only be used for submitting proposed orders
and stipulations to the court. They should not be used for submitting
correspondence to the court.
Judge Helen Gillmor
[email protected]
Judge Alan C. Kay
[email protected]
Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi
[email protected]
Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield
[email protected]
Judge Susan Oki Mollway
[email protected]
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Judge Jill A. Otake
[email protected]
Judge Wes Reber Porter
[email protected]
Judge J. Michael Seabright
[email protected]
Judge Rom A. Trader
[email protected]
Judge Derrick K. Watson
[email protected]
Visiting Judges
[email protected]
11.0 The Electronic Docket.
Upon the filing of a document electronically, a docket entry will be created using the
information provided by the filing party. The clerk of court will modify the docket
entry description to comply with quality control standards only where necessary and
when deemed appropriate.
11.1 Title of Docket Entries.
The party electronically filing a pleading or other document shall be responsible for
designating a docket entry title for the document by using one of the docket event
categories prescribed by the court. See Section 19.0 - CM/ECF List of Events. The
docket entry title should match the caption, or name of the document being filed.
11.2 Documents Filed in Error.
Once a document is filed and becomes part of the case docket, corrections to the
docket are made only by the clerk's office or at the direction of the clerk's office.
CM/ECF will not permit the filing party to make changes to documents or docket
entries filed in error once the transaction has been accepted.
Any time during the docketing procedure you may stop and make corrections to
your electronic filing using the "Back" button on your browser. Do not use the
back button if the entry required payment via pay.gov. This usually results in
double payment. The point of no return is after you have clicked on the "Submit"
button. Once that is done, you have filed the document.
If you find that you have filed a document in error, please call the CM/ECF
help desk at 808-541-1890. Clerk's office staff will review your submission and
take the necessary steps to correct the problem or instruct you to re-file the
document.
11.3 Electronic Payments Via Pay.gov.
The complaint should be filed electronically in CM/ECF, with the required fee paid
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through pay.gov during the filing process. Once you submit your payment you
cannot go back to fix any filing errors or you may be required to resubmit the filing
fee. Please contact the clerk's office 808-541-1890 to report any filing errors or
duplicate payments. To request a refund, you will need to submit proof of duplicate
payment and a copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) to the clerk's office
financial office.
The following CM/ECF events include a link to submit payment via pay.gov:
Civil Complaints;
Civil Notice of Removal;
Miscellaneous Civil Cases (Motion to Quash/Compel Foreign Subpoena);
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice;
Notice of Appeal;
Petition to Quash IRS Summons and;
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
11.4 Civil Consent to U.S. Magistrate and Consent Election Forms.
In accordance with the Order Authorizing Direct Assignment of Civil Cases to U.S.
Magistrate Judges, dated October 1, 2009, new civil cases may be assigned to a U.S.
magistrate judge in CM/ECF, as the presiding judge. Exercise of this jurisdiction by
a magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily consent. You may,
without adverse consequences, withhold your consent. If any party elects
reassignment, the case will be randomly assigned to a district judge. The identity of
any party withholding consent will not be communicated to any judge.
While the decision to consent or not to consent to the exercise of jurisdiction by the
magistrate judge is entirely voluntarily, the duty to respond to the notice is
mandatory. Each party must indicate consent or decline to consent by completing
the Consent Election Form and filing it with the court no later than twenty-one (21)
days after entry of appearance. In the event a dispositive motion is filed prior to the
date on which the submission of the Election Form is required, the parties must
return the completed Election Form within seven (7) calendar days after the motion
is filed.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS- Registered CM/ECF participants are now required to e-
file this document. Use the event “Consent Election Form”, found under Civil
Events => Other Filing => Consent Election Form. All other parties must file the
form by mail, or in person, at the clerk's office: U. S. District Court, 300 Ala Moana
Blvd., Room C-338, Honolulu, HI, 96850.
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11.5 Hyperlinks.
Electronically filed documents may contain hyperlinks to (a) other portions of the
same document, and (b) a location on the Internet that contains a source document
for reference. Hyperlinks do not replace standard citation format, but inclusion of
hyperlinks is encouraged. Complete citations must be included in the text of the
filed document. Hyperlinks are convenient mechanisms for accessing material, but
neither a hyperlink nor any site to which it refers shall be considered part of the
record. The court accepts no responsibility for, and does not endorse, any product,
organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site may
be linked. The court accepts no responsibility for the availability or the functionality
of any hyperlink.
12.0 Attorney E-Filing Errors and Advisory Entries.
If the clerk's office discovers filing or procedural docketing errors, an advisory entry
will be placed on the court's official docket. The filing party may be advised of the
error and educated on what further action, if any, is required to address the error.
However, if the error is minor the clerk's office may correct it without notifying the
parties.
In the event it appears that a document has been filed in the wrong case, the clerk's
office will docket an advisory entry indicating this possible error to notify the filing
party. If it is a confirmed as an error, the party will be directed to re-file the
document into the correct case.
The clerk's office will not delete any documents filed by a party unless ordered by
the court.
Common Attorney E-Filing Errors and Sample Advisory
Entries:
12.1 Discovery.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Discovery - Please be advised that document [ ] was filed prematurely in
this case. Discovery request and responses must not be filed until they are used in the proceeding
or the court. The filing party may refer to Fed.R.Civ.P.5 (d) governing the filing procedures for the
filing of discovery. A certificate of service may be filed to indicate that discovery has been
exchanged.
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12.2 Document Filed in the Wrong Case.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Document filed in the wrong case - Please be advised that document [ ]
was inadvertently entered in the instant case. The entry pertains to case [enter case number]. The
document will be stricken from the instant case. If you have not done so, please file this document
in the correct case.
12.3 Document Not Signed.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Document Not Signed - Please be advised that document [ ] is not signed.
The filing party may refer to Section 7.1 CM/ECF User's Signature, of the CM/ECF Procedures
Guide, which states "The name of the CM/ECF user under whose login and password the
document is being electronically filed must be preceded by "/s/" and typed in the space where the
signature otherwise would appear (e.g. /s/ John or Jane Lawyer)."
12.4 Exhibits Not Attached to Main Document.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Exhibits Not Attached to Main Document - Please be advised that
document [] contains exhibits that are not attached to the main document. The filing party may
refer to Section 5.0 - Exhibits, of the CM/ECF Procedures Guide, which states "Each exhibit
referenced in a document shall be submitted as a separate CM/ECF attachment to the main
document, regardless of the size of the file containing the exhibit."
12.5 Exhibits Not Attached as Separate PDF’s.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Exhibits Not Attached as Separate PDF’s - Please be advised that the
exhibits included in document [ ] are comprised of several exhibits and not submitted as separate
pdf attachments. See Section 5.0 Exhibits, of the CM/ECF Procedures Guide, for additional
instructions on how to file exhibits as separate attachments to the main document.
12.6 Exhibits Not Labeled.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Exhibits Not Labeled - Please be advised that the exhibits attached to
document [] are not labeled. The filing party may refer to Section 5.0 - Exhibits, of the CM/ECF
Procedures Guide, which states "All exhibits attached to papers shall show the exhibit number or
letter at the bottom of the first page of the exhibit." No further action is necessary.
12.7 Incomplete Caption, Case Number, or Title.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incomplete Caption, Case Number, or Title - Please be advised that
document [] contains an incomplete caption, case number, or title. Please refer to LR 10.2(c),
following the identification of the person filing the document there shall appear: (1) the title of the
court; (2) the title of the action or proceeding; (3) the file number of the action or proceeding,
whether it is civil or criminal, followed by the initials of the judge(s) assigned. Please include this
information on future filings.
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12.8 E-filed Letter.
ADVISORY ENTRY - E-filed Letter - Please be advised that document [] is an e-filed letter.
Unless otherwise ordered in advance by the assigned judge, the following document must be
submitted in the traditional paper format rather than by electronic filing, refer to Section 3.0 -
Exceptions to Mandatory Electronic Filing, of the CM/ECF Procedures Guide. Counsel may
resubmit the letter as provided above.
12.9 Incomplete Filing.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incomplete Filing - Please be advised that document [ ] was not filed in
its entirety. The filing party shall resubmit a corrected filing.
12.10 Incorrect Attorney Filer.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incorrect Attorney Filer - Please be advised that document [] was signed
by an attorney other than the one identified as the e-filer. The name of the CM/ECF User under
whose login and password the document is being electronically filed must correspond to the
signature of the attorney signing the CM/ECF filed document. The filing party shall use its
discretion should they feel the necessity to re-submit corrected filings.
12.11 Incorrect Event.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incorrect Event - Please be advised that the incorrect filing event was
selected for docket entry number [ ]. The docket text has been modified. For the filing party's
future reference, a helpful tool in determining the correct filing event is the "SEARCH" option
located on the CM/ECF tool bar. A text window will appear wherein the filer may type in the word
that describes the filing.
12.12 No Identification of Person Filing Document.
ADVISORY ENTRY - No Identification of Person Filing Document - Please be advised that
document [] does not include information that identifies the filer. The name, Hawaii bar
identification number, address, telephone number, and email address of counsel (or, if pro se, of
the party), and the specific identification of each party represented by name and interest in the
litigation (e.g., plaintiff, defendant, etc.) shall appear in the upper left corner of the first page of
each document presented for filing. See L.R. 10.2 (b).
12.13 No Electronic Service of Ex Parte Motions.
ADVISORY ENTRY - No E-Service of Ex Parte Motion - Please be advised that viewing access
to document [ ] is restricted to the filing party and the court (filing events from the "Ex Parte"
Filings category, will restrict viewing of the entry to the court and the filing party). The Certificate
of Service reflects that service was made electronically, through CM/ECF. The filing party may
refile the entry as a public document by selecting a filing event from the "motions" category.
Alternatively, an amended certificate of service may be filed.
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12.14 Personal Identifiers.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Personal Identifiers - Please be advised that document [] contains
personal identifiers. To comply with the policy of the Judicial Conference of the United States and
the E-Government Act of 2002, and to promote electronic access to case files while also protecting
personal privacy and other legitimate interests, parties shall refrain from including, or shall
partially redact when inclusion is necessary. You may submit a redacted document and contact the
clerk's office 808-541-1890, to restrict the original entry.
12.15 Sentencing Statement References Pre Sentence Report (PSR).
ADVISORY ENTRY - Sentencing Statement References PSR - Please be advised that
document [] references content of the presentence investigation report, counsel is respectfully
referred to CrimLR32.1(j) to determine if the document should have been filed under seal. Any
document filed under seal pursuant to this rule shall contain the following notation: "THIS
DOCUMENT FILED UNDER SEAL PURSUANT TO CRIMINAL L.R. 32(j)." Please refile the
document, and contact the clerk's office 808-541-1890, to restrict the original filing.
12.16 Submission of Proposed Orders.
ADVISORY ENTRY - Submission of Proposed Orders - Please be advised that document []
requires the judge's signature. If the filing party has not already done so, please email the
document in word format to the applicable chambers' email address. See Section 10.4 - Emailing
of Proposed Orders and Stipulations to Chambers, of the CM/ECF Procedures Guide for
additional instructions and a list of judge's email addresses.
13.0 Privacy and Redactions.
To comply with the policy of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the E-
Government Act of 2002, and to promote electronic access to case files while also
protecting personal privacy and other legitimate interests, parties shall refrain from
including, or shall partially redact when inclusion is necessary, the following
personal data identifiers from all documents filed with the court, including exhibits,
whether filed electronically or in paper, unless otherwise ordered by the court:
1. Social Security numbers. If an individual’s social security number must be
included in a document, only the last three digits of that number should be
used.
2. Names of minor children. If a minor child must be mentioned, only the
initials of that child should be used.
3. Dates of birth. If an individual’s date of birth must be included in a
document, only the year should be used.
4. Financial account numbers. If financial account numbers are relevant,
identify the name or type of account and the financial institution where
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maintained, and only indicate the last three digits of the account number.
5. Home Address. If a home address must be included, only the city and state
should be listed.
In compliance with the E-Government Act of 2002, a party wishing to file a
document containing the personal data identifiers listed above may file an
unredacted document under seal, with the advance permission of the court, or file a
reference list under seal.
The reference list shall contain the complete personal identifiers and the redacted
identifiers used in their place in the filing. A redacted version of the document or the
reference list shall be filed and become part of the public file. The unredacted
versions shall be retained by the court as part of the record in sealed form.
13.1 Responsibilty of Counsel.
The responsibility for redacting these personal identifiers rests solely with counsel
and the parties. The clerk will not review each document for compliance with this
provision. When personal identifiers are discovered during routine quality control
of the docket, the party will be notified with an advisory entry. The party can re-file
a redacted version of the same document and contact the clerk's office at
808-541-1890, to restrict the original filing that contains personal identifiers.
14.0 Technical Requirements.
Listed below are some of the technical requirements needed for CM/ECF. If you or
your IT staff need more assistance please call 808-541-1890.
14.1 Hardware and Software Requirements.
Filing Documents into the CM/ECF system will require:
A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows or
Macintosh
Word Processing software
PDF conversion software such as Adobe Acrobat
Internet connection
Email account
Internet browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet
Explorer
Court-assigned CM/ECF login and password
Scanner - this may be necessary to image and convert paper documents, not
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available in word format, to electronic PDF format
Accessing documents through PACER will require:
A personal computer running a standard platform such as Windows or
Macintosh
Internet connection
Internet browser
Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher
PACER account with assigned login and password
14.2 File Size and Limits.
CM/ECF may reject any individual file 50 megabytes or larger. Documents created
with a word processing software and then “converted” to PDF can be up to 1,000
pages before reaching 10 megabytes. Scanning documents can be problematic since
scanning creates a much larger file size. For example, a document that is scanned
may only be 25 - 35 pages before reaching 3 megabytes. Consult the scanner
documentation or manufacturer’s website or help desk for assistance using your
scanner. The court’s IT department will not have information regarding individual
scanners.
There are a few ways to check the size of a document before filing:
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the file and a document summary is
provided. One of the characteristics listed is file size. To open the Document
Summary dialogue box simply (when in the document), click
FILE>DOCUMENT PROPERTIES>SUMMARY (or hold the control key
and the D key down).
Using Windows Explorer, highlight and right click on the file name and select
“Properties,” this will open the Document Summary dialogue box.
File sizes may be listed in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB) - 1000 KB = 1 MB.
14.3 Scanning.
When using a scanner to generate an electronic file, a few guidelines should be used:
Maximum resolution on scanners should be set no greater than 200 dpi (dots
per inch)
Images should be scanned in black and white only
Do not scan using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). For filing
purposes only an image of the document is needed
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Scanned images should be converted to PDF before filing
15.0 Technical Failures.
Any CM/ECF user whose filing is untimely or who is otherwise prejudiced because
of a technical failure of either the court’s CM/ECF system or the registered user’s
system should document the incident and may seek appropriate relief from the
court. The assigned district or magistrate judge in a case shall determine whether a
technical failure has occurred and whether relief should be afforded under the
particular circumstances.
16.0 Creating and Viewing PDF Documents.
All documents must be filed in portable document format (PDF). Users must have
access to software that will allow them to both view and convert word processor
documents to PDF. When selecting the PDF document for filing using the CM/ECF
system, users should preview the document in advance to ensure that the document
is correct and of a proper size.
To create a document to a PDF format, use software such as Adobe Acrobat (full
package) or FinePrint pdfFactory. The following instructions are for use with
Adobe Acrobat or FinePrint and any word processing software:
Open word processing document to be converted
Select the print option (generally found in the File Menu) and in the dialogue
box
Select the option to change current printer. A drop down box with a list of
printers is displayed
Select your PDF program, ex. Adobe PDF
Choose the print button. The file will not actually print, the option to save the
file as a PDF formatted file will appear
Name the file and save as a .pdf file type
When creating a PDF document avoid using special characters. Typically these are
bullets, check boxes, and the “section” symbol (i.e. •, ? and §). PDFWriter does not
always know what to do with these when converting a document. When special
characters are converted, the file size of the PDF document increases substantially.
Also, do not use tables within a document.
To view a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat:
Start the Adobe Acrobat program
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Go to File menu and choose Open
Locate the file to be viewed, click on open and Adobe will load the file and
display it on the screen
Many times, by double clicking on a document, Adobe will open the
document automatically. If you use other software, see instructions for details
17.0 Available Reports in CM/ECF.
Reports Option
The Reports Option in CM/ECF provides the user with several report choices. After
clicking the Reports hyperlink from the menu bar, CM/ECF will prompt you to login
to PACER. Once you are logged in to PACER, you can choose from the following
reports:
Docket Sheet
Civil Cases
Judgment Index
Criminal Cases
Calendar Events
Docket Activity
Written Opinions
17.1 Docket Sheet.
Click the Docket Sheet hyperlink and log into PACER. The Docket Sheet report
query window will appear. At this point you can enter the case number you would
like a docket sheet on and then click on “Run the Report.” A docket sheet will
appear and you can print or view documents online (remember you are being
charged $.10 per page once you log into PACER).
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17.2 Civil Cases.
The Civil Cases report provides you with the flexibility to query the CM/ECF
database to locate cases filed within a specific date range, by Nature of Suit, Cause
Code, as well as other criteria. When you click on the Civil Cases hyperlink,
PACER displays a query screen which allows you to choose the criteria you wish to
search. Enter the criteria and click on “Run Report” you will get a listing of cases
that fit the criteria entered.
17.3 Judgment Index.
The Judgment Index report will allow you to search the CM/ECF system for
judgments entered during a date range, against a specific party or in a specific case.
When you click the Judgment Index hyperlink, PACER displays a query screen
which allows you to choose the criteria you wish to search. Enter the criteria and
click on “Run Report”; you will get a listing of cases that fit the criteria entered.
17.4 Criminal Cases.
The Criminal Cases report provides similar query options as the Civil Cases report.
You can query the CM/ECF database to locate cases filed within a specific date
range, or status of defendant, such as terminated, pending, or fugitive. Enter the
criteria, click on “Run Report” and you will get a listing of cases that fit the criteria
entered.
The rest of the reports work the same; enter your search criteria, submit the report,
and you will get a listing of cases matching that criteria.
17.5 Transaction Log.
Another report that you may find helpful is the Transaction Log. You can use this
feature to verify that no unauthorized individuals have entered transactions using
your login and password. You can also verify that all of the transactions you entered
are reflected in CM/ECF.
From the utilities screen, click on View Your Transaction Log under Your Account.
CM/ECF displays a screen that prompts you to enter a Date Selection Criteria for a
Transaction Log Report. Enter a date range and CM/ECF will display a report of all
your transactions in CM/ECF that fit within the date range you entered.
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18.0 Help Desk Support for Electronic Filing in
CM/ECF.
The information contained in this CM/ECF Electronic Filing Procedures Guide is
only current as of the date of printing. The court’s website (www.hid.uscourts.gov)
is the first place to check for assistance. The website will contain the most up-to-
date information about changes to the Electronic Filing System, any planned
outages, or problems that may be occurring. There will also be helpful hints and
training aids that may assist those new to Electronic Filing.
Support Phone Numbers:
Type of Help Sought Telephone Number
For generic questions about CM/ECF, 1-800-676-6856
such as how to create PDF documents, 1-210-301-6440
electronic filing, or hardware issue,
please call the PACER Service Center.
Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST
Monday through Friday.
For questions regarding procedural 1-808-541-1890
issues, local rules, or any problem that
the PACER Service Center cannot
help you with, please call the clerk's
office. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday.
19.0 CM/ECF List of Events.
Attached is a list of civil and criminal filing events for CM/ECF users. You can also
search for events in CM/ECF. Click on Search located on the far right side of the
blue menu bar. The feature allows the CM/ECF user to search menus and events
found in the CM/ECF system.
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19.1 Civil Events List.
Civil Events List
Case Opening
Open Civil Case
Initial Pleadings and Service
Attorney Filed Complaints and Other Initiating Answer to Complaints
Documents
Complaint
Intervenor Complaint
Miscellaneous Case Filing Fee/USA Applications
Notice of Removal
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Registration of Judgment from Another District
Other Attorney Filed Opening Documents Other Answers
Amended Complaint Amended Answer to Complaint
Amended Counterclaim Answer to Complaint (Notice of Removal)
Application for Writ of Garnishment Counterclaim Answer to Writ of Garnishment
Counterclaim Claim
Crossclaim Objection to Report and Recommendations
Fourth Party Complaint Withdrawal of Claim
Petition to Enforce IRS Summons
Third Party Complaint
Service of Process
Acknowledgment of Service
Affidavit of Service
Certificate of Service
Request for Waiver of Service
Return of Service on Subpoena
Service by Publication
Summons (Proposed)
Summons Returned Executed
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
Summons Returned Unexecuted
Waiver of Service Executed
Waiver of Service Unexecuted
Motions and Related Filings
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Motions Motions (cont.)
Alter Judgment Leave to Appeal
Amend/Correct Leave to File Document
Appeal In Forma Pauperis Miscellaneous Relief
Appoint Counsel More Definite Statement
Appoint Custodian New Trial
Appoint Guardian/Attorney ad Litem Order of Scale
Appoint Receiver Partial Summary Judgment
Approve Consent Judgment Permanent Injunction
Arrest of Vessel Preliminary Injunction
Attorney Fees Pro Hac Vice
Bifurcate Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Bond Produce
Certificate of Appealability Protective Order
Certify Class Quash
Change Venue Reassign Case
Compel Reconsideration
Consolidate Cases Recusal
Continue Redact Transcript
Declaration of Mistrial Refund of Fees Paid Electronically
Declaratory Judgment Release of Bond Obligation
Default Judgment Release of Funds
Deposit Funds Remand
Detain Remand to Agency
Directed Verdict Remand to Bankruptcy Court
Disbursement of Funds Remand to State Court
Disclosure Reopen Case
Discovery Return of Property
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Review Taxation of Costs
Dismiss Sanctions
Dismiss Case as Frivolous Seal Case
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Seal Document
Dismiss/Lack of Prosecution Sealed Motion
Disqualify Counsel Service by Publication
Disqualify Judge Set Aside
Disqualify Juror Set Aside Default
Enforce IRS Summons Set Aside Judgment
Enforce Judgment Set Aside Verdict
Entry of Default Settlement
Expedite Sever
Extension of Time re Transcript Shorten Time to hear Motion
Extension of Time to Amend Show Cause
Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Stay
Extension of Time to File Answer Strike
Extension of Time to File Document Substitute Attorney
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Substitute Party
File Excess Pages Summary Judgment
Forfeiture of Property Take Foreign Deposition
Hearing Taxation of Costs
In Limine Temporary Restraining Order
Interpleader Deposit (28 U.S.C. Section 1335) Unseal Case
Interpleader Disbursement (28 U.S.C. Section 1335) Unseal Document
Intervene Vacate
Issuance of Warrant in rem Withdraw
Joinder Withdraw Reference
Judgment Based on ADR Settlement Withdraw as Attorney
Judgment Debtor Exam Writ of Mandamus
Judgment NOV
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Judgment as a Matter of Law
Judgment of Forfeiture
Judgment on the Pleadings
Judgment under Rule 54(b)
Ex Parte Filings
Ex Parte Application
Ex Parte Motion
Ex Parte Request
Responses and Replies Responses and Replies (cont.)
Additional Exhibits Response
Affidavit in Opposition to Motion Response in Opposition to Motion
Affidavit in Support of Motion Response in Support of Motion
Concise Statement in Opposition Response to Motion
Concise Statement in Opposition to Motion Sealed Response
Concise Statement in Support Sealed Response in Opposition
Concise Statement in Support of Motion Sealed Response in Support
Concise Statement of Facts Statement
Joinder Statement in Opposition to Motion
Memorandum Statement in Support of Motion
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Statement of Consultation
Memorandum in Support of Motion Statement of No Opposition
Objection Statement of No Position
Objection to Bill of Costs
Reply
Reply to Response to Motion
Other Filings
ADR Documents Notices
Objection to Report of Arbitrator/Mediator Notice (Other)
Request for Trial De Novo Notice of Acceptance with Offer of Judgment
Notice of Appearance
Notice of Change of Address
Notice of Dismissal
Notice of Filing Bankruptcy
Notice of Lis Pendens
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion
Trial Documents Appeal Documents
Designation of Transcripts Appeal of Mag Decision to District Court
Exhibit Appellants Brief
Exhibit List Appellants Reply Brief
Expert Witness Disclosure Appellees Brief
Non Expert Witness Disclosure Designation of Record on Appeal
Proposed Findings of Fact Notice of Appeal
Proposed Jury Instructions Notice of Cross Appeal
Proposed Verdict Form Notice of Interlocutory Appeal
Proposed Voir Dire Transcript Designation and Ordering Form
Special Verdict Form
Trial Brief
Witness List
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Other Documents Other Documents (cont.)
Administrative Record Payment of Fees
Affidavit Pretrial Conference Statement
Amended Document (NOT Motion or Complaint) Pretrial Memorandum
Amicus Curiae Appearance Receivers Financial Report
Application Redacted Document
Application for Writ Redaction Index
Bill of Costs Redaction Request - Transcript
Certificate of Counsel Report of Planning Meeting
Civil Cover Sheet Request
Consent to Magistrate Judge Disposition on Motion Response to Order to Show Cause
Corporate Disclosure Statement Satisfaction of Judgment
Declaration Scheduling Conference Statement
Errata Settlement Agreement
Financial Affidavit Status Report
Financial Affidavit - CJA 23 Stipulation
Initial Disclosure Submission of Proposed Order
Interpleader Suggestion of Death
Jury Demand Supplement
Notice of Intent to Request Redaction Transcript Request
Objections to Answer to Writ Waiver of Jury Demand
Other Filing
Consent Election Form
19.2 Criminal Events List.
Criminal Events List
Charging Instruments and Pleas
Plea-Related Documents
Memorandum Plea Agreement
Motions and Related Filings
Motions Motions (cont.)
Acquittal Produce
Alter Judgment Protective Order
Amend/Correct Psychiatric Exam
Appeal In Forma Pauperis Psychiatric Treatment
Appear Quash
Appoint Counsel Quash Indictment/Information
Appoint Expert Reconsideration
Bifurcate Recusal
Bill of Particulars Redact Transcript
Bond Reduce Sentence
Brady Materials Reduce Sentence - USSC Amendment
Certificate of Appealability Reduce Sentence re Crack Cocaine Offense - 18:3582
Change Restitution Victim Name Refund of Fees Paid Electronically
Change Venue Release Bond Obligation
Compel Release from Custody
Consolidate Cases Release of Funds
Continue Remand
Declaration of Mistrial Remand to State Court
Deferral of Prosecution Return of Property/PostTrial
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Detain Return of Property/PreTrial
Directed Verdict Return of Surety
Disclosure Revoke
Discovery Sanctions
Dismiss Seal
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Seal Case
Dismiss/Speedy Trial Seal Document
Disqualify Counsel Sealed Motion
Disqualify Judge Separate Trial on Counts
Disqualify Juror Service by Publication
Early Termination of Probation Set Aside Forfeiture
Early Termination of Supervised Release Set Aside Judgment
Enforce IRS Summons Set Aside Sentence
Exclude Set Aside Verdict
Expedite Sever Defendant
Extension of Time re Transcript Shorten Time to hear Motion
Extension of Time to File Document Show Cause
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Show Cause re Revocation of Probation
Extension of Time to Indict Show Cause re Revocation of Supervised Release
File Amicus Brief Speedy Trial
File Excess Pages Strike
Forfeiture of Property Substitute Attorney
Handwriting Exemplars Suppress
Hearing Take Foreign Deposition
In Limine Travel
Inspect Unseal Case
Issuance of Warrant in rem Unseal Document
Joinder Vacate
Judgment NOV Vacate (2255)
Judicial Recommendation Against Deportation Victim Rights
Leave to Appeal Warrant
Leave to File Document Warrant for Arrest of Property
Medical Exam Withdraw Document
Medical Treatment Withdraw Plea of Guilty
Miscellaneous Relief Withdraw Plea of Nolo Contendere
Modify Conditions of Release Withdraw as Attorney
New Trial Writ
Order of Competency to Stand Trial Writ of Habeas Corpus ad prosequendum
Pro Hac Vice Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
Responses & Replies Responses & Replies (cont.)
Additional Exhibits Response
Affidavit in Opposition to Motion Response in Opposition
Affidavit in Support of Motion Response in Support
Joinder Response to Motion
Memorandum Response to PSR
Memorandum in Opposition Sealed Response
Memorandum in Support Sealed Response in Support
Objection Statement
Reply Statement of No Opposition
Reply to Response
Other Filings
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Discovery Documents Waivers
Demand for Alibi Witness Waiver of Counsel
Initial Discovery Statement Waiver of Interstate Agreement on Detainers
Notice of Alibi Waiver of Minimum Time to Trial
Notice of Alibi Witness Waiver of Preliminary Hearing
Notice of Error or Defect Waiver of Presence at Arraignment
Notice of Insanity Defense Waiver of Presentence Investigation Report
Notice of Insanity Witness Waiver of Rule 5(c)(3) Hearing
Notice of Intent to Use Evidence Waiver of Speedy Trial
Notice of Issue of Foreign Law Waiver of Trial by Jury
Notice of Public Authority Defense
Notice of Public Authority Opposition Witness
Withdrawal of Alibi
Withdrawal of Insanity Defense
Withdrawal of Insanity Witness
Withdrawal of Public Authority Defense
Service of Process Notices
Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Deferral of Prosecution
Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Nolle Prosequi
Certificate of Service Notice (Other)
Judgment Returned Executed Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant
Return of Service on Subpoena Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA
Search Warrant Returned Unexecuted Notice of Compliance with CRIMLR 16.1
Warrant Returned Executed Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Executed Notice of Proof of Compliance
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Unexecuted Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel - USA
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Executed Notice to Resume Prosecution
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Unexecuted
Trial Documents Appeal Documents
Designation of Transcripts Appeal of Mag Judge Decision to District Court - Criminal
Exhibit List Case
Exhibits Appeal of Mag Judge Decision to District Court - Criminal
Proposed Jury Instructions Misd
Proposed Verdict Form Defendant Brief
Proposed Voir Dire Defendant Reply Brief
Request for Special Findings of Fact Government Brief
Trial Brief Government Reply Brief
Witness List Notice of Appeal - Conditions of Release
Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory
Notice of Docketing Appeal from Magistrate Judge
Decision
Subsequent Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
Transcript Designation and Ordering Form
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Other Documents Other Documents (cont.)
Affidavit Pretrial Memorandum
Affidavit - Rule 40 Redacted Document
Amicus Curiae Appearance Redaction Index
Answer to Writ of Garnishment Redaction Request - Transcript
Application Refusal of Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
CJA Compensation Claim Request
Consent to Inspection of PSI Request to Modify Terms of Supervised Release
Consent to Magistrate Judge Disposition on Motion Response to Order to Show Cause
Consent to Trial Before US Magistrate Judge Satisfaction of Judgment
Corporate Disclosure Statement Sealed Document
Declaration Sentencing Memorandum
Errata
