Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) is an automated case management and electronic docketing system used in the Middle District of Florida. CM/ECF provides an easy-to-use electronic case filing feature with the ability to file and view court documents over the Internet. Read the Court's Administrative Order (FLMB-2003-4) regarding CM/ECF.

Logon to CM/ECF
Logon to Live
Logon to Train

Electronic Filing of Proof of Claim Form *NEW*

Electronic Learning Modules (ELM) for 3.3.1
Electronic Learning Modules (ELM) are available for users to acquaint themselves with some of the enhancements that will be available with the release of version 3.3.1.

U.S. Trustee
Filing Proofs of Claim
Navigating Menus
Docket Reports
Updated Search Feature

Your computer must have the following in order to view the ELM training segments:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with Flash Player 8.0 or later
Screen resolution of 1024 x 768
Sound card with speakers/headphones

Password Recovery Option for Existing ECF Participants
Effective May 5, 2008, the Middle District of Florida will introduce a new password recovery option for existing ECF participants. This option will assist participants with the resetting of the password assigned to his/her account. The e-mail address required to complete the process, must be the primary address listed on the account. All activity of this website will be closely monitored by the IT staff and all questions should be directed to the Help Desk.

Becoming a registered ECF user
Before you can file documents electronically in the Middle District of Florida, you must register with the court. Please review the Court's CM/ECF skills survey, hardware requirements and the tutorials for attorneys and creditors. Click here to view the Court's ECF authorized users list.

The Middle District of Florida now accepts registration forms electronically. If you are an attorney who is registered as ECF participant in a Bankruptcy Court outside of the Middle District or in any District Court, please use the Out of District Registration form.

If your company would like to register for Limited Filing privileges and is currently a registered ECF filer in another district, you are not required to attend a training class. However, you must complete an online Connectivity Exercise as well as complete the online Limited Participant Registration form before a live login and password is issued.

If you are an Attorney practicing in the Middle District of Florida, we ask that you attend the ECF Training class. Complete the Training Registration form.

Assistance/Help
Attorney Change of Address
Attorney Change of Law Firm
Configuring Adobe Acrobat 8
Deleting cookies and checking browser settings
Emergency Matters/Motions
Frequently Asked Questions
General printing of orders/documents
Help Desk information
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
Request (Pro Se Debtor) to Receive Electronic Notification * UPDATED *
Request (Pro Se Debtor) to Stop Electronic Notification * UPDATED *
Steps for perfect filing
Web browser pop-up blockers

Guides and Manuals
341 Meeting calendar report
Attorney Tutorial
Attorney event guide
Attorney user guide
Chapter 7 Trustee user guide
Chapter 13 Trustee user guide
Creditor/Claimant Tutorial
Creditor/Claimant filer guide
Creditor/Claimant event guide
Hardware and Software requirements
Scanning guidelines
Style guide
Summary of changes for version 3.3
Trustee event guide

Software
Petition preparation software with CM/ECF case data upload functionality