Mandatory Filing of New Civil Complaints by Attorneys

CIVIL CASE OPENING INSTRUCTIONS 

Manual: Opening a Civil Case with a Complaint

• Appendix: Entering Civil Cover Sheet Information
• Appendix: Entering Party Names
• Appendix: Filing a Notice of Removal (Coming soon!)
• Appendix: Civil Case Opening Pointers
• Appendix: Civil Case Opening FAQs

TUTORIALS

• Tutorial: Opening a New Civil Case
• Tutorial: Entering Party Names
• Tutorial: Filing a Complaint
• Tutorial: Filing a Notice of Removal

Need Help?

Questions about opening a new civil case in ECF?
Feel free to call our Intake section or the Civil Help Desk for guidance:
Intake: (202) 354-3120
Civil Help Desk: (202) 354-3190