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FAQs

  • Does the court have a list of certified insurance companies for surety bond purposes

    The Financial Management Services maintains a list of certified companies.  Click HERE to view ( https://fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html )

  • How do I e-file a Notice of Removal?

    Please visit the online tutorial page for e-filing a Notice of Removal.

  • I just received a NEF for an Administrative Entry. What does that mean? Did I do something wrong?

    Not necessarily.  Administrative entries are entered during the quality control process of e-filed documents.  Some common reasons for entering Administrative Entries include:

    • If a motion containing multiple reliefs (i.e., Motion to Dismiss and for Attorney' Fees) is filed with only one relief (i.e., Motion to Dismiss).  The additional relief sought (i.e., Attorney's Fees) will need to be entered as an administrative entry.
    • If an e-filed document is filed using the wrong event (i.e., Motion to Intervene e-filed as a Complaint in Intervention).  The correct event is entered as an Administrative Entry.  Other corrections to the docket sheet may need to be made.
    • If two or more documents are filed as one (i.e., Answer to Complaint and Motion to Dismiss filed as one pleading), an administrative entry will be entered to capture the part of the pleading that was not properly e-filed.
    • If a jury demand is requested in the pleading, but not captured during e-filing, an administrative entry will be entered to ensure a jury is present during the trial.
    • When a Notice of Removal or Response to Removal Order is filed, some state court pleadings will be docketed as an administrative entry.
  • How do I file a sealed pleading? Or, one of my exhibits is sealed. How do I submit that?

    Leave of court is required to file documents under seal unless the purpose to seal is pursant to the E-Government Act.  The events Motion to Seal Attached Document, Sealed Motion (Sealed Pleading in Civil and Sealed Entry in Criminal), and Sealed Document (Sealed Pleading in Civil and Sealed Entry in Criminal) allow for filing under seal.  The Clerk's Office will review the submission and notify you if corrective action should be taken.  To submit an exhibit or attachment to a non-sealed pleading, e-file the pleading with all attachments EXCEPT the sealed attachments.  Then, e-file a Motion to Seal Attached Document and include the sealed exhibit(s) as an attachment.  The court will rule on the motion, and , if granted, the Clerk's Office will enter the sealed exhibit(s) on the docket sheet.

    If a document or exhibit has already been filed in the case, and it now needs to be sealed, you may file a Motion to Seal Previously Filed Document.  If the motion is granted, the Clerk's Office will set the seal restriction for the requested document or exhibit.

  • How do I get a copy of a transcript?

    Transcripts should be obtained by contacting the court reporter.  To determine which court report transcribed the hearing, review the minutes of the proceeding.  Visit our Court Reporters & Transcript page for more information.

  • I just received a Notice of Deficiency. Do I have to refile the entire pleading?

    No.  Only the missing part should be submitted by using the Corrective Document event which can be found under Other Filings/Other Documents.

  • What is the file size limit for each PDF?

    This court's file size limit is currently 50 megabytes (mb) per PDF.  So, each attachment can be up to 50mb.

  • Do I have to provide a courtesy copy to chambers? And how?

    Each judge has his or her own requirements for courtesy copies.  Please see the Chambers page and view each judge for their courtesy copy information.

  • Do I have to submit proposed summonses with my complaint?

    No.  This court will automatically issue summonses once the filing fee has been paid or if in forma pauperis status has been granted.  You may also request that a summons be reissued by e-filing a Request for Issuance of Summons. 

  • Do I file Initial Disclosures/Discovery Documents/Subpoenas?

    Unless the Disclosure/Discovery Document/Subpoena is filed in connection with a motion or otherwise ordered by the court, it is not filed in the record.  Local and federal rules do not allow for routine filing of discovery including disclosures under F.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1) or (2).  See Local Rule 26.5 and F.R.Civ.P. 5(d) for more information.

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