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Forms, including civil and criminal forms. For ECF training forms, see ECF below.

Electronic Courtroom

Guidelines for Submission of Exhibits on CD ROM
Courtroom Equipment Training
Using Your Own Equipment in the Courtroom
Courtroom Information: Find out what technology is available in the courtrooms
in the Western District of Louisiana (this will connect you to the CIP web site)

Deficiency Check List

Electronic Case Filings (ECF)

Training Materials:

Computer Based Training Modules

Training Manual
Video for Attorneys - The Attorney’s Perspective
101 - A Tutorial for Attorneys and Law Firm Staff (Not a substitute for in class training)

ECF - What is it?
ECF - Requires Java enabled browsers - Click here for a test
To attend class and be authorized to file electronically:

Training Class Schedule (REGISTER HERE!)
Attorney/Participant Registration Form (BRING TO CLASS)
Staff Training Form (Staff attends training in place of attorney in WD/LA)

To be authorized to electronically file with the court without additional training:

Already Trained in another District OR Bankruptcy Court (Includes Training Waiver Request Form)

To request training at a location other than at the courthouse (minimum 4 or 5 attorneys participating):

Please send a list of interested attorneys and phone number to our help desk at
CMECF_HelpDesk@lawd.uscourts.gov

ECF - FAQ

How do I add a Party - Guidelines For Adding Parties

Electronic Notice Only (not electronically filing)

Consent to Receive Notice and Service Electronically - Service Preference Form

Credit Card Payments -- All locations of the Clerk’s office in the Western District of Louisiana are now
accepting over-the-counter credit card payments. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover & Diners Club.

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