how to reactivate an attorney from the southern district of texas ecf

Attorney Admissions Membership Renewal Instructions

• 1. Update your District CM/ECF user account information or confirm the information is accurate. ...
• 2. File your renewal and pay your renewal fee by docketing one of the following Renewal events in the miscellaneous case that contains your electronic attorney admission record. ...

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What is the new ECF system?

The new system is titled "NextGen". NextGen simplifies electronic filing by combining ECF and PACER accounts into a single account. Be prepared by learning the benefits, staying informed, and following the instructions below.

Can an attorney use a PACER account?

Your PACER account is your login to CM/ECF, and therefore you MUST have your own individual PACER account. E-filing attorneys are not be able to use shared PACER accounts. Please click the PACER link below for more information regarding how to upgrade your existing PACER account or how to register for a new PACER account. After upgrading or obtaining your PACER account, you must then link your PACER account to your current CM/ECF account. Linking instructions can be found within the PACER tab below.

What time does the CM/ECF help desk open?

Please note that you may e-file at any time, but CM/ECF support ( CM/ECF Help Desk) is only offered Monday-Friday , 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST, excluding court holidays. No after hours support is available. When relevant, please include the Case Number and the Judge’s initials in the Subject line of all emails to the court.

Is the attorney renewal fee suspended?

The Attorney Renewal Fee requirement has been suspended until further notice. There is no requirement, at this time, to send in the renewal fee to the U.S. District Clerk's Office.

What is the phone number for the Eastern District of Texas?

NOTE: If you receive ECF notice (or notifications) because you are an attorney of record in a case transferred from another district (where you were already registered), you will need to contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at (903) 590-1007 before you begin your registration for the Eastern District of Texas.

What happens if a party retains an attorney?

If, during the course of the proceeding, the party retains an attorney who appears on the party's behalf, the attorney must advise the clerk to terminate the party's registration as a Filing User upon the attorney's appearance.

Who is a non-prisoner pro se?

You are a licensed attorney who intends to make an appearance in a case in this court, OR you are a non-prisoner pro se civil litigant who has already made an appearance as a plaintiff or defendant in a civil case in this court;

Do attorneys have to maintain their own email address?

After registration, attorneys are required to maintain their own account information, including changes in e-mail address . Documents sent from the court will be deemed delivered if sent to the last known e-mail address given to the court.

Can you file an ECF in the Eastern District of Texas?

An ECF user is able to electronically file documents and consents to receive a Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) of documents filed in ECF. Please note that registering for ECF in the District Court does not provide access to electronically file in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas. You must follow the bankruptcy court's registration requirements found on their website at www.txeb.uscourts.gov.