• Electronic Case Filing System
  The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania uses an automated civil docketing system, Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (“CM/ECF”). Attorneys are required to file all documents and pleadings electronically, except as provided in the Local Rules and Standing Orders of the Court, or as ordered by the judge. CM/ECF filers are highly encouraged to use the Electronic Filing User Guides Available through the link below.
• Electronic Filing User Guides
• Filing a Civil Action
• Filing Documents
• After-Hours and Emergency Matters
• Redaction Requirements and Sealed Documents
• Obtaining Records
• Case Processing Questions
• Summons
• Jurisdiction and Case Assignment
• Foreign Subpoenas
• Discovery
• Temporary Restraining Order (T.R.O.)
• Appeals
• Post-Judgment Interest Rate
• Local Rules, Standing and Administrative Orders

Note: Highly Sensitive Documents
Highly sensitive documents are a separate category of sealed and restricted documents that are subject to special procedures as set forth in the Standing Order issued on January 22, 2021.