Linking Reference Guide
The list below is provided as a guide to linking pleadings in CM/ECF. The general rule of linking is, “If what you are filing relates to something else on the docket sheet, then you must link it to that pleading.” The trick is knowing what requires linkage. Be sure to ALWAYS submit the main document first. The list below should help in providing some examples of the more common pleadings that require linkage in CM/ECF.
| Pleading | Should be linked to... |
| Affidavit | Related motion / pleading (previously submitted) |
| Amended Complaint | Original complaint |
| Answer to Complaint | Original complaint |
| Amended Plan | Original plan |
| Amended Order | Related motion / pleading |
| Brief | Related motion / application / complaint |
| Corrective Entry | Incorrect entry / document only |
| Notice of Motion * | Motion (submitted first) ** |
| Notice of Hearing (in blank) | Motion / pleading, etc. (submitted first) |
| Objection | Pleading in dispute |
| Objection to Confirmation | Plan |
| Objection to Motion for Relief from Stay | Motion for relief from stay |
| Proof of Service | All documents sent by party |
| Proposed Order | Related motion / pleading, etc. |
| Proposed Findings of Fact | Complaint / motion, etc. |
| Request for Hearing | Pleading in dispute |
| Stipulation | Related motion / application / pleading |
| Withdrawal of document | Related motion / pleading / objection, etc. being withdrawn |
| Witness and Exhibit List(s) | Related Motion / application / complaint |
*If motion is submitted as a combined entry (motion/notice of motion/proof of service), it is not necessary to submit a separate notice of motion.
**Be sure to enter an objection date when prompted for combined entries (motion/notice of motion/proof of service).