PC running Windows XP/2000/98/95 with a Pentium III or higher processor
Macintosh computer (G3, G4, G5) running OSX (10.1) or System 9.2 (Classic)
Minimum 40 MB of available hard disk space
DSL, Cable Modem or T1 internet connection
Scanner - 10 pages per minute (ppm) or higher {Cost can run between $70 - $349}
Adobe Acrobat Writer is recommended for creating PDF documents
Required Hardware & Software for Participation in CM/ECF
A personal computer (PC clone with a Pentium Processor - at least 100MHz / Apple Macintosh)
An Internet connection with a modem supporting a transfer rate of 56k
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher -OR- Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher
A PDF-compatible word processor such as Macintosh or Windows-based versions of WordPerfect and Microsoft Word
Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher
Other Requirements
Attorneys must be admitted to practice in the District, or admitted pro hac vice
Before filing electronically, attorneys must register with the court to receive a login and password. Future registration information will be posted on this website as necessary
An active PACER account - this is a requirement for logging into any court's CM/ECF system
