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Frequently Asked Questions
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JURY What do I need to reveal before I am selected as a juror for a case?
Do not wait until you are selected on a trial to reveal that you are:
-a full time student
-an ill person with medical problems
-have plane tickets scheduled within a week''s time -have a recent criminal record
-do not speak enough English to understand what is being said in court
-you are a full-time mother with no means of child support after the first day of service -
JURY What if I fail to appear?
Unless you receive a notice from this Court granting you an excuse or postponement, or unless the Court notifies you in writing or by phone to report at a different time, you must attend as directed in the summons.
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JURY What number number do I call if I have an emergency and cannot report for jury duty?
After you have reported for jury service, you will be given detailed instructions as to what you should do in case of an emergency.
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My attorney was admitted pro hac vice in a matter, however the attorney does not appear to be included in notices. How can I resolve this?
Please have the attorney file a Notice of Appearance using their ecf login and password.
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My attorney was admitted pro hac vice in a matter, however the attorney does not appear to be included in notices. How can I resolve this?
Please have the attorney file a Notice of Appearance using their Central Sign On Account.
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My case is now on appeal. Do I continue to submit my vouchers to the District Court for processing?
No. Vouchers for all appellate work should be mailed to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007.
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My client needs clothes, a haircut and personal items so s/he looks presentable when appearing at court. I already purchased them and would like to be reimbursed. Can I claim these as expenses on my voucher?
No. These are items of a personal nature and are not reimbursable under the Criminal Justice Act.
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My client was involved in two separate cases. Can I submit one voucher including both case numbers?
No. Separate vouchers/worksheets are required for each case.
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My corporation has been sued, can I file papers in Court on behalf of the corporation?
No. Only individuals can appear pro se In other words, a person who is not an attorney may appear pro se but may not represent a corporation, even if the person is the sole owner of the corporation. The corporation must be represented by a lawyer.
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My papers are due today, but I can't get to the courthouse until after 5:00pm, what can I do?
If you cannot submit your papers during the Court’s normal business hours, you may place them in the District Court’s Night Deposit Box located near Security in the lobby of the Courthouse. You must have the papers date and time stamped at the machine near Security. So long as the papers are stamped on or before 11:59pm, they will be deemed submitted on that date. If the papers are stamped at 12:00am (midnight) or later, they will be deemed submitted the next day.
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Pay.gov - Who do I contact regarding receipts from pay.gov?
Pay.gov Customer Support
1-800-624-1373, Option #2
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https://www.pay.gov/public/home/contact
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Email: pay.gov.clev@clev.frb.org
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Hours: Monday through Friday, 8AM - 7PM (ET)
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The complaint that I filed was signed by multiple attorneys, however it only added my name. How do I go about adding the other attorneys to the case?
Associating the Filing Attorney with the Filing Party Once you have identified the party filing the case-initiating document, you must identify the attorney who represents that party. However, your options are limited.
At case opening, the system allows only the attorney whose Central Sign On account is being used to file the case-initiating document to be associated with the case.
Once the case-initiating document is filed, additional attorneys who wish to appear on the docket as counsel of record may file a “Notice of Appearance” after the judge assignment has been completed by the Clerk’s Office. -
What browsers and versions work with NextGen CMECF?
Current versions of Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Safari
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What are the appropriate settings for my scanner when preparing a document for filing on CM/ECF?
Scanned documents filed via CM/ECF must meet NARA Acceptable Image Quality Specifications:
Scanned images of textual records transferred to NARA must meet the following minimum requirements for scanning resolution and pixel (bit) depth to support archival preservation and continued use.
Bitonal (1-bit) scanned at 300-600 ppi.This is appropriate for documents that consist exclusively of clean printed type possessing high inherent contrast (e.g., laser printed or typeset on a white background). Scanning at 600 ppi is recommended.Gray scale (8-bit) scanned at 300-400 ppi.This is appropriate for textual documents of poor legibility because of low inherent contrast, staining or fading (e.g., carbon copies, thermofax, or documents with handwritten annotations or other markings), or that contain halftone illustrations orphotographs. Scanning at 400 ppi is recommended.Color (24-bit RGB [Red, Green, Blue]) scanned at 300-400 ppi.Color mode (if technically available) is appropriate for text containing color information important to interpretation or content. Scanning at 400 ppi is recommended.If your document was created using a word processor, then it should be printed to pdf. Do not print, scan and pdf your document. Your ecf login and password is your signature. Please refer to page 4 of the ecf user guide for more information.
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What does it mean to appear pro se?
"Pro se"- Latin for self or "in one’s own behalf." Although the majority of individuals, also known as "litigants" or "parties", appearing before this court, are represented by attorneys, a small percentage appears pro se. Litigants or parties representing themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney are known as pro se litigants.