What procedure is used for paper documents filed in cases opened prior to the start of electronic case files?
Most courts are scanning the new documents into the system, but keeping the case as a paper file. They also post the cutoff dates on their website or CM/ECF screen with a message that the public must visit the court to review or obtain papers filed prior to the commencement of electronic case filing. Many have created docket events for the case indicating the start of the electronic file. Others have converted all cases to CM/ECF by scanning the original paper documents.
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