| Step | Screen |
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| Click Docket Lead Event. |  |
| Select the appropriate lead event from the list. |  |
| The filter field can be used to narrow your selections. Begin typing the first few letters, and CM/ECF will narrow the selections to include only those that match your entry. |  |
| Click on the appropriate selection, such as Complaint or Notice of Removal, which will move it to the Selected Events box. Click Next to continue. |  |
| A screen will appear displaying the civil case number. Click Next to continue. NOTE: The case number field is automatically populated with the case number of the just-opened case. |  |
Selecting a Filer:
| Step | Screen | |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a filer from the Select the Filer screen which lists all parties entered in the case. Click on the filing party to highlight it. |  |
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| NOTE: If you notice that a party is missing or you are unable to locate the filer you represent, you may click New Filer to add a new participant to this list. Refer to the Adding Parties section of the User Manual for instructions on adding a new participant. | ||
| If there is more than one filer, press and hold the control (Ctrl) key while clicking on each party you wish to add. This will highlight multiple parties. Click Next to continue. |  |
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| The next screen creates an association between the attorney and the parties selected as filers on the previous screen. The screen appears only the first time an attorney files on behalf of a party. If you had previously added yourself as an attorney for the filing party, this screen will not appear. Check the individual boxes or the Select All box as appropriate, then click Next. |  |
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Upload the document and pay the filing fee. See Section 5.
Add State Court Information:
| Step | Screen |
|---|---|
| Enter the information regarding the state court case as requested in the free text fields. |  |
| NOTE: The naming convention for Oregon State Courts is the name of the county followed by the words County Circuit Court, i.e. Multnomah County Circuit Court. | |
| Click Next to continue. |  |
Jury Demand:
| Step | Screen |
|---|---|
| This screen prompts you to update your jury demand information for statistical purposes. Make the appropriate selection from the drop-down menu and click Next. |  |
| This screen populates docket text with jury demand information (Complaint only). Select the appropriate answer and click Next. |  |
| REMEMBER: If you are requesting a Jury Demand in your case, you must also include the words DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL in your Complaint or Notice of Removal. See LR 38 for more information. | |
Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction:
| Step | Screen |
|---|---|
| The next screen asks if your filing is accompanied by a request for temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction. Make the appropriate selection and click Next. |  |
| NOTE: Certain case types and cases seeking a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction will not be assigned to a judicial officer during the docketing process. You will see a warning message during docketing if you select Yes to the above question. The Clerk's Office will assign a judge to these matters, and you will be notified as soon as possible. | |
Party this Filing is Against:
| Step | Screen |
|---|---|
| The next screen asks you to select the party that this filing is against.* Click on the correct party or click the All Defendants or All Plaintiffs radio button to simplify the selection. Click Next to continue. |  |
| *NOTE: When a Notice of Removal is filed, the parties retain their status from state court. For example, a defendant in state court remains a defendant in federal court, and a plaintiff in state court remains a plaintiff in federal court. | |
Final Steps:
| Step | Screen |
|---|---|
| This is the last chance to insert additional text into the display field or to make a selection from the drop-down prefix menu. |  |
| If you have additional text to add, enter it in the display field. Otherwise, click Next. |  |
| This is the final warning screen, which displays the full docket text of the event. Click Next to file the documents. There will be no further opportunity to modify this docket entry and it will immediately upload to CM/ECF. |  |
| A Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) will be generated by CM/ECF. | |