An attorney must submit the following case initiation documents and the filing fee, if applicable, electronically using the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files ("CM/ECF") system:

• Civil complaint (which must include a civil cover sheet)
• Notice of removal (which must include a civil cover sheet and the state court complaint)

New civil cases that are to be sealed or filed by a pro se party must continue to be submitted in paper.  Filing Users who wish to electronically submit a case initiation document must first complete the below computer-based training module and review the below written materials. Please ensure the volume on your computer is turned up as the lesson has instructional audio. 

• Lesson on Electronic Filing of Civil Complaints
• Case Opening Instructions
• Searching and Adding Parties Instructions

Electronic Filing of Miscellaneous Cases

• Lesson on Filing Miscellaneous Cases
• Filing Instructions for New Miscellaneous Cases

Additional Resources

• CM/ECF Filing Information
• Online Credit Card Payment of Filing Fees
• Civil Cover Sheet
• Summons in a Civil Action

For questions or information pertaining to the electronic filing of civil complaints, please contact the Clerk's Office at (401) 752-7200.