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FAQs: CM_ECF
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I cannot locate the cm/ecf event listing, where is it now located?
The event listing is no longer available.
To search for an event:
Login to cm/ecf, click Search on the menu bar and type in part of the name of the event you are looking for.
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I filed a case and now when I click on the document number on the notification I get this error 'Cannot locate the case with caseid #####", how do I fix this?
The error "Cannot locate the case with caseid #####", usually means that the case had extensive errors and is in the process of being corrected before a Judge is assigned.
Please follow-up with the appropriate office:
Brooklyn (718) 804-2722Central Islip (631) 712-6030 -
I filed a document and the pdf header is towards the bottom of the screen; how do fix the document?Refer to Print to PDF
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I have a MAC and I need to know how to select multiple names when filing?
Click on one of the party names and then press and hold the MAC command key and click on the other name(s).
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I have a MAC, can I still participate in ECF?
Yes
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I have a motion and a memo in support to file, do I docket both as motions?
NO. You can docket the motion and then add the memorandum in support as an attachment or docket the motion and then docket the memorandum in support. Never use the motion events for anything other than a motion.
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I have to file a Notice of Change(Notice of Change of Address/Firm/Email), is there a court form?
There is no court form for a Notice of Change of Address/Firm/Email.
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I made a filing error and I need to edit the docket entry on a case, who do I contact?
Once a filing has been made, it can only be corrected by an Order from the court.
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I made a filing error and I need to remove the docket entry from the case, who do I contact?
Once a filing has been made, it can only be removed by an Order from the court.
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I need assistance filing on ecf, who do I contact?
You can contact the docketing department. For Brooklyn cases (718 613-2610), for Long Island cases (631-712-6010).
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I noticed that Attorney to be Noticed” is not appearing near the attorney's name and the attorney is not receiving notices, how can this be corrected?
Please contact the appropriate office where your case is located (718) 613-2610 for Brooklyn and (631) 712-6010 for Central Islip.
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I receive this error SortDPF failed Seal(entry,silent) when trying to file a sealed entry - why?
When filing sealed in ecf, you must select a primary event and then select one of the sealed utility events. Example: Rule 56.1 Statement and 1 - Sealed Entry AND Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection.
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I received a login page as a result of a link from a Notice of Electronic Filing what does this mean?The system prompts customers for a login and password when attempting to view certain types of documents.After successful entry of your login, you should be able to view the document. If you receive the message "You do not have permission to view this document," viewing the document is restricted to attorneys of record in the case and the system does not recognize you as such.If the login prompt appears again, after you have entered your login and password, it means that the "free look" link has expired. .
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I received a NEF for an entry but when I click on the pdf, I receive this message "Document Under Seal". Why cannot I see the pdf?
You cannot see the pdf because it is sealed. Sealed pdfs are only viewable to the court.
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I received a regenerated email from ecf, does that mean that my filing was refiled?
No, it means that he the original NEF email was resent/regenerated.