What are the benefits and features of using ECF?
There are a number of significant benefits and features: a) registered attorneys are able to file and retrieve documents 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, b) full case information is available to attorneys, parties and the general public through the Internet. This includes the ability to view the full text of all filed documents, c) attorneys registered on the system receive notices of filed documents electronically, d) since ECF uses Internet standard software, the out-of-pocket cost of participation for attorneys is typically very low, and f) Pursuant 28. U.S.C. 1930, a user fee, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States, of seven cents per page will be applicable effective July 1, 2001.
There are a number of significant benefits and features: a) registered attorneys are able to file and retrieve documents 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, b) full case information is available to attorneys, parties and the general public through the Internet. This includes the ability to view the full text of all filed documents, c) attorneys registered on the system receive notices of filed documents electronically, d) since ECF uses Internet standard software, the out-of-pocket cost of participation for attorneys is typically very low, and f) Pursuant 28. U.S.C. 1930, a user fee, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States, of eight cents per page will be applicable effective July 1, 2001.
