The Court’s new Attorney Insider Insights page is intended for attorneys and users that file documents electronically in the Western District of North Carolina. It is designed to provide you and your staff with best practices for utilizing the Case Management Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system to its fullest. You will also find information on many other helpful topics, guided by what we are seeing in the Clerk’s Office during our quality control process. Check back periodically for updates!

• 2025 CLE Presentation
• CMECF Docketing Change-18 USC 3582 Motions
• Creating a Box.com Account and Accessing Sealed Documents
• FBA CLE Training New 4-25
• Filing and Service of Sealed Documents - NEW
• Filing Sealed Documents-Civil
• How to Flatten a PDF
• Navigating Large Document Uploads
• Notice of Termination - Criminal Only
• Notice of Voluntary Dismissal v. Stipulation of Dismissal
• Sealed Documents Request Updates
• Sealed-Restricted Documents FAQs - NEW
• Submitting Summons for Issuance
• Tips for Docketing a New Civil Case