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This SOP is issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin to provide procedural guidance only and does not constitute legal advice
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[Procedure Name - Subtitle]
Filing Requirements
- Required Forms
- Applicable Orders
- Motions or Responses
- Notices (if applicable)
- Filing Fees
Service Requirement: Filing electronically through CM/ECF satisfies service only for registered electronic users. You must mail a paper copy of this filing to any party who is not a registered CM/ECF user and file a Certificate of Service.
Step 1 - Event Selection
Select the CM/ECF event that most closely matches the document being filed. Choosing the correct event helps ensure the document is properly docketed and served.
- Additional instructions (if applicable)
Step 2 - Input Data
Document Preparation Requirements
- Documents are saved as PDF files.
- Text is clear, readable, and properly oriented.
- The document is signed (typed “/s/ Name” is acceptable for electronic filers.
Enter the required case information and attach the correct PDF document when prompted. Confirm that the document is complete, readable, and properly labeled before proceeding.
- Additional instructions (if applicable)
Step 3 - Review
Carefully review all entries on the final screen, including the case number, event selection, and attached documents. Once submitted, filings become part of the official court record.
- Additional instructions (if applicable)
Filing Deadlines and Applicable Timeframes
Filing deadlines are governed by statue, rule, court order, or notice. CM/ECF records the date and time of filing based on court time. Filing after a deadline may have procedural consequences.
- Additional instructions (if applicable)
Filing Review and Common Errors
After Electronically Filing
- A Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) will appear on screen.
- Registered users will receive the NEF by email.
- A NEF serves as proof of filing, save or print the NEF for your records.
- Wrong Event Selected
- Missing Signatures
- Fee Issue