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How do I start receiving email notices from CM/ECF?

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CM/ECF
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Please note the following steps for authorized CM/ECF users: You must be admitted of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Bar and complete the online CM/ECF computer-based training. If you are not an authorized CM/ECF user, please contact the CM/ECF Helpdesk at 1-888-318-2260.

To receive notices by email instead of U.S. mail, please follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that the user has an active CM/ECF account that allows for electronic filing. If they do not have an account, they must complete the CM/ECF attorney training course. After completing the training, a login and password will be generated within three business days. Please note that the Florida Southern District Court has transitioned to NextGen CM/ECF, and you are required to link your CM/ECF and PACER accounts after receiving your CM/ECF login and password.
  2. If the user's CM/ECF account is linked and active, go to the Court’s docket to verify the attorney’s contact information. Ensure that an email address is listed and that it does not indicate “inactive” next to it. If the email status is inactive or no email is listed, follow the steps below to update it:
  • Go to https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/cmecf, click on “Log in to CM/ECF”, login with your NextGen CM/ECF login and password and accept the redaction agreement before clicking “Continue”.
  • Click on “Utilities” and then select “Maintain Your Account.”
  • Click on the “Email Information” button located at the bottom of the screen to add an email. A list of configuration options will appear. Ensure that the “Yes” radio button is selected for the question, “Should this email address receive notices?” Selecting “Yes” will correct the email showing as inactive. Adjust the remaining options according to your preferences.
  • Once you are finished, click “Return to Person Information Screen,” and then click “Submit.” You will need to click “Submit” a second time on the following screen.

If you require further assistance, please contact the CM/ECF Helpdesk at 1-888-318-2260. The Help Desk is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.