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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does this error message mean? ERROR: The document you are attempting to file with the court does not conform to Standards and/or may contain code....?Reprint the pdf using these instructions.
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What does this error message mean? ERROR: Document contains code which may cause an external action such as launching an application. This PDF document cannot be accepted.
If your PDF contains any password security, it will not be accepted. All PDF documents which include embedded JavaScript that use the OpenAction syntax will be rejected. Some petition preparation software contains JavaScript to perform calculations which uses OpenAction syntax. If your PDF is rejected, please contact your PDF software vendor or petition preparation vendor and speak with them regarding the use of JavaScript OpenAction syntax. OpenAction JavaScript commands can be used to track those who view a PDF and to install malware and viruses.
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What does this error message mean? ERROR: Document is malformed or contains code which may cause an external action (such as launching an application). This PDF document cannot be accepted.
Reprint the pdf using these instructions.
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What does this error message mean? ERROR: Document is not a well-formed PDF document (no further information is available.
This usually means that there is a typo in the pathname of the pdf. Use the Browse button rather than manually entering the location of the pdf.
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What does this message mean? NOTICE: If you are not prompted for a pdf, you did not something wrong. Please do not continue with the transaction. If you are prompted for a pdf, then please continue with the transaction....
The message below is informational. On utility events that create a restriction require that a primary event is also selected.
NOTICE:
If you are not prompted for a pdf, you did not something wrong. Please do not continue with the transaction.
If you are prompted for a pdf, then please continue with the transaction.I.E
If you only select the event
1 - Exparte Docket Entry AND Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with primary event selection, you will not be prompted for a pdf and your docket entry will be incomplete.If you select
1 - Exparte Docket Entry AND Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with primary event selection and Letter, you will be prompted for a pdf and your docket entry will be complete. -
What event do I use for a Letter Motion?
Select the appropriate motion event, then prompted, then on the docket text screen select the pre-text (Letter) from the pull down list.
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What event to I use for a motion to appear pro hac vice?
Motions and Related Filings>Motions>Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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What format are party names entered in NYED cm/ecf?
Add parties using upper and lower case letters to input names (i.e., “Jane Doe” or “XYZ Corporation”). DO NOT USE ALL CAPS
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What if I am not able to comply with the Judges ECF mandate for my case?
As of August 2, 2004, electronic case filing is mandatory for all civil cases and all criminal cases.
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What is a Report and Recommendation?
A District Judge may refer the case to the Magistrate Judge to handle during different parts of the litigation. For instance, a District Judge may refer the case to the Magistrate Judge to handle all pretrial issues relating to discovery. In addition, the parties may consent to have the entire case handled by the magistrate judge. In such cases, the district judge will take no part in the case.
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What is the current pay rate for CJA Attorneys?
The hourly CJA compensation rates are determined by the date and the type of work performed.
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What is the difference between events Sealed Docket Entry AND Document and Sealed Document?
The selection of 1 - Sealed Docket Entry AND Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection will seal the docket entry, the document, and prevent a NEF from being generated to counsel and case participants.
The selection of 1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection will make the docket text for the entry a public event and will generate a NEF to all counsel and case participants. If the disclosure of the docket text should not be public please use 1 - Sealed Docket Entry AND Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection.
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When I receive a NEF on a consolidated case, am I only getting one free look when I click on a document number. Should I be getting a free look on the cases that I am on?
Since the case is consolidated, you will only get one free look when you click on the document number for the first case number listed, which is the lead case number. If you click on any of the other document numbers for the member cases, you maybe charged pacer fees.
It is suggested that you always click on the document numbe for the lead case and save/print the pdf.
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When I search by Judge name for an opinion, there are only a few or none listed. Is there a problem with the website?
The Eastern District of New York offers a limited database of opinions for the years 1999 to 2013, listed by year and judge.
If you cannot locate an opinion on our website, please login to our pacer site with your pacer login and password or access the GPO FDsys website. -
Where do I claim mileage and parking expenses on the CJA voucher?
Both mileage and parking are to be claimed as travel expenses.