CM/ECF will allow attorneys with Internet access to file and view documents and obtain other case information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Documents are automatically docketed as part of the filing process and are immediately available electronically through an established account. CM/ECF also provides the following additional benefits:
- Automatic e-mail notice of case activity
- Capability to download and print Court documents
- Concurrent access to case file by multiple parties
- Secure storage of documents
- Potential reduction in postage and courier fees
- Court dockets are immediately updated and available
- Speeds delivery and allows easier tracking of case activity
- Reduces physical storage space needs and document processing times
