In order to file documents electronically and/or receive electronic notification of case activity via the Electronic Case Filing System, one must have the following:
An ECF user ID and password assigned by the Clerk (in order to access the Court’s Electronic Case Filing System);
A computer running a Windows or a Macintosh operating system;
Software used to create PDF documents from a word processing application, such as Adobe Acrobat Professional®;
A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader® (free download available at www.adobe.com);
A PDF-compatible word processor like Macintosh or Windows-based versions of WordPerfect® or Microsoft Word®;
An Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher or Firefox 2.0 or higher (128-bit encryption is strongly recommended);
Internet access and an e-mail address;
Access to a scanner (may be necessary for paper exhibits which must be scanned into PDF).
E-filers are strongly encouraged to maintain an anti-virus program to protect not only their system but also CM/ECF.