WHAT IS CM/ECF/HOW DOES IT WORK/WHAT DOES IT COST?
Last Updated: August, 2007 Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is the new automated case management and electronic docketing system for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. CM/ECF provides a new, an easy-to-use electronic case filing feature that makes life easier for you by allowing you to file and view court documents over the internet. How does it benefit you? CM/ECF will allow users to file and view documents from their office, home or anywhere they have access to the Internet, 24 hours a day. Documents are automatically docketed as part of the filing process and are immediately available electronically. CM/ECF also provides the following benefits: 24 hour access to filed documents over the internet Automatic email notice of case activity. The ability to download and print documents directly from the court system. Concurrent access to case files by multiple parties. Secure storage of documents (so files are not misplaced). Potential reduction in courie
