US DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA

Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Amended Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Initial Type Documents

Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Complaint – Intervenor

Complaint – Social Security (filed as a New Civil Case)

Complaint – Third party

Complaint (filed as a New Civil Case)

Counterclaim

Cross-claim

Complaint - Intervenor

Rules for Use

· Use this event when filing an Intervenor's Complaint.

· Do not use for any other type of complaint (e.g., Amended Complaint or Complaint - Third Party).

· If more appropriate, use the event Amended Complaint - Intervenor.

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

· Your Certificate of Service must accurately reflect who will receive electronic notice and who will need to be noticed by paper. If it does not, please follow the Mailing Information guidelines and update your Certificate of Service before proceeding.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you are not already a party in this case, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Complaint-Intervenor.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (i.e., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

· For any selected filer(s) for which you are not already associated as an attorney of record for them in this case, the system will prompt you to create any additional associations that are appropriate. Create the associations with the filer(s) you represent by checking the box to the left of their name. Note: Make sure you don’t create associations with parties for whom you do not represent.

· Important: Do not check or uncheck the Lead and Notice checkboxes for any of the filers listed on the create association screen. These two checkboxes are for internal purposes only and altering them may cause you to not receive notice of filings (NEFs).

7. Select the Party(s) that the complaint is against.

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

10. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area that needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Complaint - Social Security (filed as a New Civil Case)

Rules for Use

Sealed cases and cases filed by pro se parties must be filed conventionally. Otherwise, unless the case is to be filed under seal, attorneys may choose whether to file the new case conventionally or electronically.

Before filing, please remember:

If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Instructions for Conventional Filing:

1. You need to bring or mail the following to the Clerk's office:

· Civil Cover Sheet (not required if pro se).

· $405.00 ($350.00 filing fee + $55.00 administrative fee). Note: If paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk, or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

· An original complaint, plus copies for your records.

· Any summons(es) you want issued by the clerk.

· If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

2. All extra copies will be returned to the filer.

Instructions for Electronic Filing:

Important: If one or more of the documents you are e-filing should be sealed, do not use the events as directed in these instructions because these events WILL NOT seal your document. You must use one of the events located in the Sealed Documents (in Public Cases) subcategory.

1. You need to e-mail the following to the Clerk’s Office at CM-ECFIntake_OKND@oknd.uscourts.gov. Important: If your case has a statute of limitations problem or some other deadline that requires the case to be filed by a certain date OR if a motion for temporary restraining order will also be filed, please indicate this in your new case email. Note: It does not matter which format (e.g., MS Word, WordPerfect, Adobe Acrobat) the following items are in.

· Civil Cover Sheet

· Complaint

· Any other documents you intend on immediately e-filing in this case (e.g. attorney appearance, motion to proceed in forma pauperis, etc.)

· Any summons(es) you want issued by the clerk.

2. If one of your new case documents is a motion for temporary restraining order, call the CM/ECF Help Desk at 699-4844 (local Tulsa area) or 1-866-213-1957 (toll free) to advise them that you have e-mailed in a new case that includes a motion for temporary restraining order.

3. After receiving your new case email, the Clerk’s Office will do the following:

a. assign a case number and judge. Important: After such assignment, the party must complete the filing process within five business days of receiving the confirmation email in step c. Even if the case settles during this time or is otherwise resolved, the party must file the new case documents, pay any filing fee due, and may dismiss immediately thereafter.

b. open the case shell in CM/ECF (includes statistical information and party/attorney information obtained from your new case documents)

c. reply to the sender’s email advising the attorney to go ahead and e-file the new case documents. Important: The Clerk’s Office will attempt to have your new case ready for you to e-file your new case documents by the end of the next business day following receipt of your new case email.

4. After you receive the reply email from the Clerk’s Office, add the assigned case number to all of your new case documents (except the Civil Cover Sheet) prior to e-filing them.

5. E-file the Civil Cover Sheet first.

6. E-file the Complaint. Important: If you do not e-file the complaint within five business days of receiving the confirmation email in step 3. c., the Clerk’s Office will e-file the complaint and notify you of any filing fee that is due.

a. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

b. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Crossclaims.

c. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Complaint - Social Security.

d. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

e. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

f. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

g. On the Filing Against screen, select the party(s) who the Complaint is against (usually the defendants).

h. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

i. For this case, "Are you exempt or seeking exemption from paying the filing fee for this complaint? (e.g. USA, CJA, IFP) Y/N" (Enter Y or N in the box.)

j. If you answered:

i. Y at step i, skip to step k.

ii. N at step i, you will see the following screens:

1. The filing fee amount will be displayed.

2. On the next screen, you will see the message, "Now loading the payment processing screen. This process might take a few seconds."

3. The online payment screens will appear. (Important: At this point you must be sure the docket entry information you have entered is correct. You will not be able to go back and correct mistakes after your payment has been submitted.)

4. Follow the instructions displayed on the screens for entering your credit card information. After your payment is submitted you will return to the CM/ECF screens to complete your e-filing entry. Note: If you do not complete the e-filing process at any point after you have submitted your payment, your credit card will still be charged. You should complete your entry and then contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours regarding any errors.

k. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

l. On the Final Text screen, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket. Note: Even if you realize that your docket entry is incorrect, do not abort this process or your credit card will still be charged. Also, do not attempt to re-file your documents or you will incur a duplicate charge on your credit card. Instead, contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

m. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper

7. E-file any remaining new case documents, if any, following the appropriate event instructions.

Complaint – Third party

Rules for Use

· Use this when you are a defendant, to file a complaint against a new party.

· If this is an amended third party complaint, use the more appropriate Amended Complaint - Third Party .

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Cross-claim or Counterclaim you must divide them into separate documents and file them separately.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Since this Third Party Complaint is adding parties, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Complaint - Third Party.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Filing Against screen, you will normally be adding a new party by following the Add/Create New Party guidelines and remembering to change the party type to Third Party Defendant (3pd:pty).

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area that needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

10. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Complaint (filed as a New Civil Case)

Rules for Use

· Sealed cases and cases filed by pro se parties must be filed conventionally. Otherwise, unless the case is to be filed under seal, attorneys may choose whether to file the new case conventionally or electronically.

· Important!!!! If you choose to file your case electronically, your case is not considered filed of record until you have completed step 6 under Instructions for Electronic Filing below. Please refer to step 6 for more details.

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

Instructions for Conventional Filing:

1. You need to bring or mail the following to the Clerk's office:

· Civil Cover Sheet (not required if pro se).

· $405.00 ($350.00 filing fee + $55.00 administrative fee)

· If paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk, or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

· No fee is required in USERRA cases.

· An original complaint, plus copies for your records. However if a motion for temporary restraining order is also filed, the court will keep an extra copy.

· Any summons(es) you want issued by the clerk.

· Any notices you want issued by the clerk (Replevin cases)

· If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

2. All extra copies will be returned to the filer.

Instructions for Electronic Filing:

1. If your case has a statute of limitations problem or some other deadline that requires the case to be filed by a certain date OR if a motion for temporary restraining order will also be filed, please call the CM/ECF Help Desk at 699-4844 (local Tulsa area) or 1-866-213-1957 (toll free) during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday).

2. You need to e-mail the following to the Clerk’s Office at CM-ECFIntake_OKND@oknd.uscourts.gov. Note: It does not matter what format the following items are in.

· Civil Cover Sheet

· Complaint

· Any other documents you intend on immediately e-filing in this case (e.g. attorney appearance, corporate disclosure statement, etc.)

· Any summons(es) you want issued by the clerk

· Any notices you want issued by the clerk (Replevin cases)

3. After receiving your new case email, the Clerk’s Office will do the following:

a. assign a case number and judge. Note: After such assignment, the party must complete the filing process within five business days of receiving the confirmation email in step c. Even if the case settles during this time or is otherwise resolved, the party must file the new case documents, pay any filing fee due, and may dismiss immediately thereafter.

b. open the case shell in CM/ECF (includes statistical information and party/attorney information obtained from your new case documents)

c. reply to the sender’s email advising the attorney to go ahead and e-file the new case documents. Note: The Clerk’s Office will attempt to have your new case ready for you to e-file your new case documents by the end of the next business day following receipt of your new case email.

4. After you receive the reply email from the Clerk’s Office, add the assigned case number to all of your new case documents (except the Civil Cover Sheet) prior to e-filing them.

5. E-file the Civil Cover Sheet.

6. E-file the Complaint:

Important: YOUR CASE IS NOT CONSIDERED FILED OF RECORD UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP. The official file date for the new case documents will be the date on which your new case documents are e-filed by you into CM/ECF in the case and NOT on the date which the new case documents were emailed to the Clerk’s Office. If you do not e-file the complaint within seven calendar days of receiving the confirmation email in step 3. c., the Clerk’s Office will follow the procedures set forth in Section XXI of the CM/ECF Administrative Guide of Policies and Procedures and e-file the complaint in CM/ECF for you with that e-filing date becoming the official filedate of your complaint. The Clerk's Office will then notify you of any filing fee that is due.

a. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

b. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Crossclaims.

c. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Complaint.

d. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

e. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

f. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

g. On the Filing Against screen, select the party(s) who the Complaint is against (usually the defendants).

h. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

i. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

j. For this case, "Are you exempt or seeking exemption from paying the filing fee for this complaint? (e.g. USA, CJA, IFP) Y/N" (Enter Y or N in the box.)

k. If you answered:

i. Y at step j, skip to step l.

ii. N at step j, you will see the following screens:

1. The filing fee amount will be displayed.

2. On the next screen, you will see the message, "Now loading the payment processing screen. This process might take a few seconds."

3. The online payment screens will appear. (Important: At this point you must be sure the docket entry information you have entered is correct. You will not be able to go back and correct mistakes after your payment has been submitted.)

4. Follow the instructions displayed on the screens for entering your credit card information. After your payment is submitted you will return to the CM/ECF screens to complete your e-filing entry. Note: If you do not complete the e-filing process at any point after you have submitted your payment, your credit card will still be charged. You should complete your entry and then contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours regarding any errors.

l. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

m. On the Final Text screen, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket. Note: Even if you realize that your docket entry is incorrect, do not abort this process or your credit card will still be charged. Also, do not attempt to re-file your documents or you will incur a duplicate charge on your credit card. Instead, contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

n. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper

7. E-file any remaining new case documents, if any, following the appropriate event instructions.

Counterclaim

Rules for Use

· Use this to file a claim against a plaintiff.

· If this is an amended counterclaim, use the more appropriate Amended Counterclaim.

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Cross-claim or Complaint - Third Party, you must divide them into separate documents and file them separately.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Crossclaims.

3. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Counterclaim.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Filing Against screen, select the party(s) who the Counterclaim is against (usually the plaintiff).

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper

Cross-claim

Rules for Use

· Use this to file a claim against another defendant.

· If this is an amended cross-claim, use the more appropriate Amended Cross-claim.

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Counterclaim or Complaint - Third Party , you must divide them into separate documents and file them separately.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Cross-claim.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Filing Against screen, select the party(s) who the Cross-claim is against (usually another defendant).

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Amended Complaint

Amended Complaint - Intervenor

Amended Complaint - Social Security

Amended Complaint - Third Party

Amended Counterclaim

Amended Cross-Claim

Amended Complaint

Rules for Use

· Use this event when filing an amended complaint.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· Do not use for any other type of amended claim (i.e., Amended Complaint - Social Security or Amended Complaint - Intervenor).

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· If there is not a complaint already on file, you can not use this event.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If this amended complaint is adding parties, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents select Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Complaint.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Plaintiffs, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new plaintiffs.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new defendants.

b. Select the Party(s) that the complaint is against.

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Referral screen, select the complaint(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

10. Does this Complaint Include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

12. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area that needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

13. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Complaint - Intervenor

Rules for Use

· Use this event when filing an Amended Intervenor's Complaint.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· Do not use this event for a first Complaint - Intervenor or for any other type of complaint (e.g. Amended Complaint or Complaint - Third Party).

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If your client/filer is not already a party in this case, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents select Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Complaint-Intervenor.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Intervenor Plaintiffs, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new intervenor plaintiffs.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Intervenor Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new intervenor defendants.

b. Select the Party(s) that the complaint is against. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. Does this Complaint Include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box.)

9. On the Referral screen, select the Intervenor Complaint(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area that needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Complaint - Social Security

Rules for Use

· Use this event when filing an Amended Social Security complaint.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· Do not use this for an initial Complaint - Social Security.

· Do not use for any other type of amended claim that does not involve Social Security matters (i.e. Amended Complaint or Amended Complaint - Intervenor).

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· If there is not a social security complaint already on file, you cannot use this event.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If this amended complaint is adding parties, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents select Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Complaint-Social Security.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (i.e., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Plaintiffs, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new plaintiffs.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new defendants.

b. Select the Party(s) that the complaint is against. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Referral screen, select the complaint(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

9. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Complaint - Third Party

Rules for Use

· Use this if you are amending a Third Party Complaint which you have already filed.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· If more appropriate, use the original Complaint - Third Party event.

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Cross-claim or Counterclaim, then you must divide them into separate documents and file them individually.

Before filing, please remember:

· Please make sure you have complied with Local Civil Rule 3-1(d) regarding the numbering of parties.

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· If this Third Party Amended Complaint is adding parties, please review the Add/Create New Party guidelines, prior to making your entry.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents select Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Complaint - Third Party.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Third Party Plaintiffs, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new third party plaintiffs.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Third Party Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new third party defendants. Note: Remember to change the party type to Third Party Defendant (3pd:pty)

b. Select the Party(s) that the complaint is against in their Third Party Defendant role.

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Referral screen, select the most recent third party complaint you want to refer to and click Next.

10. Does this Complaint Include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

13. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Counterclaim

Rules for Use

· Use this to file an amended counterclaim against the plaintiff.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· If this is a first counterclaim, use the more appropriate Counterclaim.

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Cross-claim or Complaint - Third Party, you must divide them into separate documents and file them separately.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents select Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Counterclaim.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Counterclaimants, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new counterclaimants.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Counter Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new counter defendants.

b. Select the Party(s) that the counterclaim is against, using their Counter Defendant role.

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Referral screen, select the Counterclaim you are amending and click Next.

10. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

13. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Cross-Claim

Rules for Use

· Use this to file an amended cross-claim against the plaintiff.

· You will be given the opportunity to add new parties at steps #6 and #7 below.

· If this is a first cross-claim, use the more appropriate Cross-claim.

· If your pleading contains an Answer, Counterclaim or Complaint - Third Party, you must divide them into separate documents and file them separately.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

E-Filing Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Amended Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Complaints, Cross and Counter Claims screen, select Amended Cross-claim.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

Note: If you are adding party Cross-Claimants, before selecting the filer, click Add/Create New Party to add the new cross-claimants.

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select Against screen:

a. If you are adding party Cross Defendants, before selecting the party(s), click Add/Create New Party to add the new cross defendants.

b. Select the Party(s) that the cross-claim is against, using their Cross Defendant role.

8. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Related screen, select the cross-claim being amended and click Next.

10. Does this document include a Jury Demand Y/N? (Enter Y or N in the box).

11. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

13. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Misc. Case Initiating Documents

Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (filed as a new Miscellaneous Case)

Motion to Compel (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Motion to Enforce IRS Summons (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Motion to Quash (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Objection to Subpoena (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Order Appointing Receiver (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Power of Attorney (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Registration of Judgment (filed as a New Misc. Case)

Motion For Miscellaneous Relief (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Rules for Use

Consider using this event only when there is no specific motion event that applies.

Instructions

1. $52.00 filing fee (if paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk), or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

2. All extra copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

4. Please contact the clerk’s office for further filing instructions.

Motion to Compel (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Instructions

1. If you have issued a subpoena out of this Court for a case pending in another federal district court and you want to file your motion to compel in this Court, you will need to bring or mail it to the Clerk's office, along with a $52.00 filing fee (if paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk), or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

2. All additional copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Motion to Enforce IRS Summons (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Instructions

1. You need to bring or mail an original motion to Enforce IRS Summons to the Clerk's office.

2. All copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Motion to Quash (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Instructions

1. If you were served with a subpoena out of this Court for a case pending in another federal district court, and you want to file a motion to quash in this Court, you will need to bring or mail to the Clerk's office the following:

· $52.00 filing fee (if paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk), or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

· An original motion to quash, plus copies for your records.

2. All copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Objection to Subpoena (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Rules for Use

If the intent is to file a Motion to Quash (filed as a new case), then use the more appropriate event.

Instructions

1. If you were served with a subpoena out of this Court for a case pending in another federal district court, and you want to file an objection to the subpoena in this Court, you need to bring or mail the following to the Clerk's office:

· An original objection to subpoena, plus copies for your records.

2. All copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Order Appointing Receiver (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Instructions

1. If you want to file in this Court an order appointing a receiver that was filed in another federal district court, you will need to bring or mail the following to the Clerk's office:

· certified copy of the Order Appointing Receiver w/copy of the complaint attached.

2. All copies will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Power of Attorney (filed as a New Miscellaneous Case)

Before submitting your Power of Attorney:

Each bonding company underwriting a bond, must be on the approved list included in the Federal Register. You may want to check www.fms.treas.gov to confirm that your bond company is approved before submitting your Power of Attorney:

1. From the main page of the web site, under Rates & Sureties, select Surety Bonds

2. Under Quick Links, select Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties

3. Confirm that the surety company is on the list and approved for the State of Oklahoma.

Instructions

1. Please submit the appropriate documents listed below in person or by mail to the Clerk's office along with the required $52 filing fee (if paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk), or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

· For bondsmen writing Criminal bonds, please include the following:

· A letter from the home insurance office of the bail bondsman

· A specimen of the Power of Attorney

· The Power of Attorney

· A copy of the bondsman’s current state license

· For bondsmen writing Civil bonds, please include The Power of Attorney

· If The Power of Attorney is just appointing a person as process agent, please include The Power of Attorney

2. The Court will retain the originals. All copies of the Power of Attorney will be returned to the filer. Note: If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Registration of Judgment (filed as a New Misc. Case)

Rules for Use

· State Court judgments cannot be registered in Federal Court. Only judgments entered in other Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts can be registered in this Court.

· Important!!!! If you choose to file your case electronically, your case is not considered filed of record until you have completed step 5 under Instructions for Electronic Filing below. Please refer to step 5 for more details.

Instructions for Conventional Filing

You need to bring or mail the following to the Clerk's office:

· an Original form AO 451/CIV 101 "Certification of Judgment for Registration in Another District", completed by the Court Clerk of the Court in which the judgment was entered, with a copy of judgment attached, except for USA who can file a certified copy of the judgment. The court will keep the original. If the judgment was entered in a Bankruptcy Court, the Court will also keep one copy.

· If submitting by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your return copies. All extra copies will be returned to the filer.

Instructions for Electronic Filing

1. If your case has a statute of limitations problem or some other deadline that requires the case to be filed by a certain date OR if a motion for temporary restraining order will also be filed, please call the CM/ECF Help Desk at 918-699-4844 (local Tulsa area) or 1-866-213-1957 (toll free) during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday).

2. You need to e-mail the Registration of Judgment to the Clerk’s Office at CM-ECFIntake_OKND@oknd.uscourts.gov

· It does not matter what format it is in.

· In the email, identify the attorney's name and firm information along with who they represent.

3. After receiving your new case email, the Clerk’s Office will do the following:

· assign a case number and judge. Note: After such assignment, the party must complete the filing process within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the confirmation email in step c.

· open the case shell in CM/ECF (includes statistical information and party/attorney information obtained from your new case documents)

4. After you receive the reply email from the Clerk’s Office, add the assigned case number to all of your new case documents prior to e-filing them.

5. E-file the Registration of Judgment. Important: YOUR CASE IS NOT CONSIDERED FILED OF RECORD UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP. The official file date for the new case documents will be the date on which your new case documents are e-filed by you into CM/ECF in the case and NOT on the date which the new case documents were emailed to the Clerk’s Office. If you do not e-file the new case documents within seven calendar days of receiving the confirmation email in step 3. c., the Clerk’s Office will follow the procedures set forth in Section XXI of the CM/ECF Administrative Guide of Policies and Procedures and e-file the documents in CM/ECF for you with that e-filing date becoming the official file date of your document. The Clerk's Office will then notify you of any filing fee that is due.

a. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

b. Under Initial Type Documents, select Misc. Case Initiating Documents.

c. On the Misc. Case Initiating Documents screen, select Registration of Judgment.

d. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-mc-567, 04mc567, 4:04mc567).

e. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

f. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

g. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the instructions.

h. For this case, "Are you exempt or seeking exemption from paying the filing fee for this Registration of Judgment? (e.g. USA, CJA, IFP) Y/N" (Enter Y or N in the box.)

i. If you answered:

i. Y at step h, skip to step j.

ii. N at step h, you will see the following screens:

1. The filing fee amount will be displayed.

2. On the next screen, you will see the message, "Now loading the payment processing screen. This process might take a few seconds."

4. Follow the instructions displayed on the screens for entering your payment information. After your payment is submitted you will return to the CM/ECF screens to complete your e-filing entry. Note: If you do not complete the e-filing process at any point after you have submitted your payment, your credit card will still be charged. You should complete your entry and then contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours regarding any errors.

j. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

k. On the Final Text screen, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket. Note: Even if you realize that your docket entry is incorrect, do not abort this process or your credit card will still be charged. Also, do not attempt to re-file your documents or you will incur a duplicate charge on your credit card or bank account. Instead, contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

l. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper

6. E-file any remaining new case documents, if any, following the appropriate event instructions.

Appearances

Appearance - Attorney

Appearance - Pro Se

Appearance - Special

Appearance - Attorney

Rules for Use

Use this event when you are entering an appearance on behalf of a party.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Confirm that you are complying with FRCP 7.1(b)(1) regarding Disclosure Statements.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Appearances.

3. On the Appearances screen, select Appearance - Attorney.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area that needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

9. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Appearance - Pro Se

Instructions

A pro se party is not required to fill out an entry of appearance form, unless ordered by the court.

Appearance - Special

Rules for Use

Use this event when you are appearing on behalf of a party for the purpose of testing or objecting to the sufficiency of service or the jurisdiction of the court.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Confirm that you are complying with FRCP 7.1(b)(1) regarding Disclosure Statements.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Initial Type Documents, select Appearances.

3. On the Appearances screen, select Appearance - Special.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Service Documents

Service of Process of Complaints

Notice Issued

Service of Complaint by Publication

Summons Issued

Summons Returned Executed

Summons Returned Unexecuted

Waiver of Service Executed

Notice Issued

Instructions

Note: If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

1. If submitting to the Court:

a. after the case has been opened, please submit the completed proposed notice in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

b. with a new case, please submit the completed proposed notice in paper format along with the following:

· your complaint

· Civil Cover Sheet

· filing fee (if paying by check, make it payable to the U.S. District Court Clerk), or motion to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavit. This form may be obtained from our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

2. If submitted by email, the Clerk's Office will issue the proposed notice and return the issued copies to the movant by regular mail.

Note: These are normally issued in replevin actions.

Service of Complaint by Publication

Rules for Use

Use this event when you have served a Notice of a Complaint and Summons on a defendant by publishing the Notice in a newspaper.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Service of Process of Complaints.

3. On the Service of Process of Complaints screen, select Service of Complaint by Publication.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Select Party served screen, select the party(s) who were served.

9. Select the Complaint that was served.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Summons Issued

Instructions

1. If submitting to the Court

a. after the case has been opened, please submit the completed proposed summons by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

b. with a new case, please submit the completed proposed summons in paper format along with the following:

· your Complaint

· Civil Cover Sheet

2. The Clerk's Office will issue the proposed summons and return the issued copies to the movant.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Note: Blank Civil Summons forms are available on our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov.

Summons Returned Executed

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to file the return on a summons that has been successfully served.

· Do not use this event for Service of Complaint by Publication or Waiver of Service Executed.

· Do not attach any document to the return that has previously been filed with this Court (such as the complaint).

· If service was made by certified mail, the court prefers you attach the certified mail green card to your Return of Service.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Service of Process of Complaints.

3. On the Service of Process of Complaints screen, select Summons Returned Executed.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Select Party Served screen, select the party(s) who was served (usually a defendant). If the person served is not a party to the case, skip past this screen.

9. Select the complaint type document that was served.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines. If you had to skip past the party screen to select who summons were served on, enter their name in text.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Summons Returned Unexecuted

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to file the return on a summons that you were unable to serve on the defendant.

· Do not attach any document to the return that has previously been filed with this Court (such as the complaint).

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Service of Process of Complaints.

3. On the Service of Process of Complaints screen, select Summons Returned Unexecuted.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Select Party Named screen, select the party(s) named on the summons (usually a defendant).

9. Select the complaint type document that WOULD HAVE BEEN served with this summons.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines. If you had to skip past the screen to select who summons were issued to, enter their name in text.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Waiver of Service Executed

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to file the Waiver of Service, which has been signed by the named defendant.

· Do not use this event for Summons Returned Executed or Service of Complaint by Publication.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Service of Process of Complaints.

3. On the Service of Process of Complaints screen, select Waiver of Service Executed.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Select the Party who has WAIVED service screen, select the party(s) who signed/waived service (usually a defendant).

9. Select the complaint type document for which service by summons has been waived.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Other Service

Affidavit/Certificate/Proof of Publication (non summons/complaint)

Affidavit/Certificate/Proof/Return of Service (non summons/complaint)

Body Attachment Issued

Certificate of Service

Garnishment Summons Issued

Marshal's Return on Sale

Notice Issued

Order of Delivery Issued

Order of Sale Issued

Warrant Issued

Warrant Returned

Writ of Assistance Issued

Writ of Execution Issued

Writ of Garnishment Issued

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum/ Testificandum Issued

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum/ Testificandum Returned

Writ Returned

Affidavit/Certificate/Proof of Publication (non summons/complaint)

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to show that a non-complaint document has been served by publication.

· Do not use this event for Service of Complaint by Publication.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Affidavit/Certificate/Proof of Publication (non s/cmp).

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Type of Document screen, type in the name of the document, persons served and last day of publication in the appropriate fields.

10. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Affidavit/Certificate/Proof/Return of Service (non summons/complaint)

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to show that a non-complaint document has been served.

· Do not use this event for Summons Returned Executed.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Affidavit/Certificate/Proof/Return of Service (non s/cmp).

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

10. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Body Attachment Issued

Instructions

1. Please submit the completed proposed body attachment in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

2. The Clerk's Office will forward the proposed body attachment to the appropriate judge for approval and issuance.

3. Upon approval and issuance, the movant will be contacted by the Clerk's Office to pick up the issued body attachment.

4. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Certificate of Service

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you are notifying the court of the service of a non-complaint document, after the document is filed.

· Do not use this event for Summons Returned Executed.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Certificate of Service.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Referral screen, select the "Should the document you are filing link to another document in this case?" box if you want this to refer to an existing event. Complete the " Filed _ to _" field to limit the list of events to a specific date range. Complete the "Documents _ to _" field to limit the list of events to a specific document number range. You can complete both fields to limit the list by date range and document number range. Note: If you do not fill in a date or document number range, all events will be listed. Click Next to view the list of existing events. Select the event(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

9. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Garnishment Summons Issued

Please follow the instructions under Garnishment Affidavit.

Marshal's Return on Sale

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you are filing the return to show that the US Marshal has sold the requested property.

· This document does not refer to the Marshal USM-285 form; that would be docketed as Affidavit/Certificate/Proof/Return of Service (non summons/complaint).

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Marshal's Return on Sale.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Notice Issued

Instructions

Note: If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

1. If submitting to the Court

a. after the case has been opened, please submit the completed proposed notice in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

b. with a new case, please submit the completed proposed notice in paper format along with the following:

· your Complaint

· Civil Cover Sheet

2. If submitted by email, the Clerk's Office will issue the proposed notice and return the issued copies to the movant by regular mail.

Note: These are normally issued in replevin actions.

Order of Delivery Issued

Rules for Use

· These are normally issued in Replevin actions.

· A complaint, petition or writ of replevin will be filed in conjunction with this document being submitted.

· The defendant has five days from the date of service of the complaint or motion to file any objections. If no objection is filed, no hearing is necessary and the Order of Delivery can be issued by the Clerk.

· If a bond is ordered, the bond will need to be filed when the Order of Delivery is issued. The bond must be no less than double the amount of the value of the property.

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Instructions

1. Please submit the completed proposed order of delivery in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

2. The Clerk's Office will issue the proposed order of delivery and return the issued copies to the movant by regular mail.

Order of Sale Issued

Instructions

1. Submit the completed proposed Order of Sale by email to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

2. The Clerk's Office will issue the proposed Order of Sale and return the issued copies to the movant by regular mail.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Warrant Issued

Instructions

1. Please submit the completed proposed warrants in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

2. Once issued, the copies of the warrants will be returned to the movant by regular mail.

3. If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

Warrant Returned

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to show that a civil warrant has been served.

· Do not use this event for Summons Returned Executed.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Warrant Returned.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Writ of Assistance Issued

Please follow the instructions under Motion for Writ of Assistance.

Writ of Execution Issued

Please follow the instructions under Motion for Writ of Execution.

Writ of Garnishment Issued

Please follow the instructions under Motion for Writ of Garnishment.

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum/ Testificandum Issued

Follow the instructions under the appropriate Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum or Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum.

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum/ Testificandum Returned

Rules for Use

· Use this event to file the return on the Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum or ad Testificandum.

· Do not attach any document to the return that has previously been filed with this Court

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Documents.

3. On the Other Documents screen, select Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum/ Testificandum Returned.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Writ Returned

Rules for Use

· Use this event when you want to show that a writ has been served.

· Do not use this event for Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum/Testificandum Returned.

· Do not attach any document to the return that has previously been filed with this Court

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Service Documents, select Other Service.

3. On the Other Service screen, select Writ Returned.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Writ of screen, text in the type of writ issued and who was served.

10. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Answers

Answers to Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Answer

Rules for Use

· Use this to file an answer to a complaint-type event or an amended complaint-type event (e.g., complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, third party complaint, etc.).

· Do not use for an Amended Answer.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Confirm that you are complying with FRCP 7.1(b)(1) regarding Disclosure Statements.

· Your Certificate of Service must accurately reflect who will receive electronic notice and who will need to be noticed by paper. If it does not, please follow the Mailing Info for a Case guidelines and update your Certificate of Service before proceeding.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Answers, select Answers to Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Answers to Complaints, Counterclaims and Cross-claims screen, select Answer.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Jury Demand Y/N screen, you must select either Yes or No.

9. Select the Complaint being answered.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amended Answers to Complaints, Counterclaims & Cross-claims

Amended Answer

Rules for Use

· Use this to file an amended answer to a complaint-type event.

· Do not use for an initial Answer to any Complaint-type event.

· This should not be used for Garnishment answers, interrogatory answers, claims or disclaimers.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Answers, select Amended Answers to Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims.

3. On the Amended Answers to Complaints Counterclaims & Cross-claims screen, select Amended Answer.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Jury Demand Y/N screen, you must select either Yes or No.

9. On the Referral screen, select your original answer and the complaint to which you want to refer to and click Next.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. On the Final Text screen, if the text is not correct, click the Back button on your browser until you find the area the needs to be corrected. If the text is correct, click Next and your entry will be entered on the docket.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Motions and Related Documents

Motions

Accelerate/Extend/Reset Hearing(s)/Deadline(s)

Accelerate/Extend/Reset Settlement Deadline(s)/Conference

Additional Redaction of Transcript

Administratively Close

Admission Pro Hac Vice

Alter Order/Judgment

Amend

Appeal in Forma Pauperis

Appear

Appointment

Appointment of Counsel

Appointment of Guardian ad Litem

Attorney Fees

Bifurcate

Certificate of Appealability

Certify

Certify Question to State Court

Change Venue

Clarify

Class Action Certification

Collective Action Certification

Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction

Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution

Entry of Default by Clerk

Exceed Page Limitation

Exclude

Excused from Hearing

Expedite Ruling

Extend Service of Grand Jury Panel

Extension of Time to Answer

Extension of Time to File Transcript Redaction Request

Extension of Time to Reply to Motion Response

Extension of Time to Respond to Motion

File Document Out of Time

Hearing

In Limine

Injunction - Permanent

Injunction - Preliminary

Intervene

Issuance

Issuance of Agreed Garnishment Order

Joinder of Party(s)

Judgment

Judgment as a Matter of Law

Judgment Debtor to Appear on Assets

Judgment on the Pleadings

Leave to Appeal

Leave to File Document(s)

Letters Rogatory

Lift Stay

Miscellaneous Relief

Miscellaneous Relief (2)

Miscellaneous Relief (3)

More Definite Statement

New Trial

Partial Summary Judgment

Proceed in Forma Pauperis

Refund of Fees Paid Electronically

Return of Sealed Documents

Sanctions

Seal Case

Seal Documents

Service by Publication

Set Aside Clerks Entry of Default

Settlement Conference

Strike Hearing(s)/Deadline(s)

Temporary Restraining Order

Three Judge Panel

Transfer Case to Other District

Unseal Case

Unseal Document(s)

Vacate Order/Judgment

Vacate/Set Aside/Correct Sentence (2255)

Waive

Withdraw Attorney(s)

Withdraw Document(s)

Withdraw Reference to Bankruptcy Court

Withdraw Referral to Magistrate Judge

Writ of Assistance

Writ of Execution

Writ of Garnishment

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum

Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum

Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241/2254)

Writ of Mandamus

Accelerate/Extend/Reset Hearing(s)/Deadline(s)

Rules for Use

· Use this type of motion when you want to shorten/extend/reset deadlines or a hearing date, or to respond or reply to a terminated motion.

· This motion relief should never be filed in conjunction with the Accelerate/Extend/Reset Settlement Deadline(s)/Conference motion relief. Instead, the settlement related motion should be prepared as an individual PDF and filed individually using only the Accelerate/Extend/Reset Settlement Deadline(s)/Conference motion relief.

· If you want to extend time to respond to a pending motion, use the event Extension of Time to Respond to Motion.

· If you want to extend time to reply to a pending motion, use the event Extension of Time to Reply to Motion Response.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Accelerate/Extend/Reset Hearings/Deadlines.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. If you select one Motion type, then you will be presented with one Response/Reply Deadline screen. If you select multiple Motion types, you will be presented with successive Response/Reply Deadlines screens. Note: These fields are for court use only and should not be changed or be relied upon as accurate.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Accelerate/Extend/Reset Settlement Deadline(s)/Conference

Rules for Use

· Use this type of motion when you want to shorten/extend/reset settlement deadlines or the settlement conference.

· This motion relief should not be filed in conjunction with any other motion relief (i.e. as part of filing a multi-part motion). Instead, this settlement related motion should be prepared as an individual PDF and filed individually using only this motion relief.

· If you want to extend time to respond to a pending motion, use the motion event Extension of Time to Respond to Motion.

· If you want to extend time to reply to a pending motion, use the motion event Extension of Time to Reply to Motion Response.

· If you want to request a Settlement Conference, use the motion event Settlement Conference.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Accelerate/Extend/Reset Settlement Deadline(s)/Conference.

WARNING: Do not select this motion relief in conjunction with any other motion relief (i.e. as part of filing a multi-part motion). Instead, this settlement related motion should be prepared as an individual PDF and filed individually using only this motion relief.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. If you select one Motion type, then you will be presented with one Response/Reply Deadline screen. If you select multiple Motion types, you will be presented with successive Response/Reply Deadlines screens. Note: These fields are for court use only and should not be changed or be relied upon as accurate.

9. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Additional Redaction of Transcript

Rules for Use

Use this type of motion when you want to redact information from the transcript other than:

· social security number

· financial account number

· date of birth

· names of minor children

· home address

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Additional Redaction of Transcript.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Referral screen, select the document you want to refer to and click Next.

9. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Administratively Close

Rules for Use

Use this type of motion when you want the court to administratively close the entire case or to close the case as to certain parties.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a brief with this motion.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Administratively Close.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

9. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

11. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Admission Pro Hac Vice

Rules for Use

· Use this type of motion when you are not admitted to the Northern District of Oklahoma and are asking to be admitted to practice before the court for limited practice.

· Make sure you have attached the "Attachment to Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice" form to your motion per Local General Rule 4-2(g). This form is available on our website at www.oknd.uscourts.gov

· Make sure you are complying with Local General Rule 4-3.

· Unless the motion includes a request to waive the required fee, a $125.00 fee, per attorney, per case, must be paid online when e-filing the motion. If you cannot pay online, you must file your motion conventionally and submit the fee at that time.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Admission Pro Hac Vice.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g. 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. Enter the name(s) of the attorney(s) seeking admission Pro Hac Vice.

10. "Does your Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice include a request to waive the required fee?" Select No or Yes.

a. If yes, go to step 11.

b. If no,

i. select the number of attorneys seeking admission Pro Hac Vice with this motion.

ii. the fee amount will be displayed.

iii. on the next screen, you will see the message, "Now loading the payment processing screen. This process might take a few seconds."

iv. the online payment screens will appear. (Important: At this point you must be sure the docket entry information you have entered is correct. You will not be able to go back and correct mistakes after your payment has been submitted.)

v. follow the instructions displayed on the screens for entering your payment information. After your payment is submitted you will return to the CM/ECF screens to complete your e-filing entry. Note: If you do not complete the e-filing process at any point after you have submitted your payment, your account will still be charged. You should complete your entry and then contact the Clerk's Office during regular business hours regarding any errors.

11. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

13. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Alter Order/Judgment

Rules for Use

· Use this type of motion when you want to alter or amend an order or judgment that has been filed.

· Do not use if you want to amend a scheduling order. Use motion to Accelerate/Extend/Reset Hearings/Deadlines instead.

· Do not use as a Motion to Reconsider or as an Appeal of a Magistrate Judge's Order.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a brief with this motion.

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Alter Order/Judgment.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Referral screen, select the order/judgment(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Amend

Rules for Use

· Do not use this event to request that an order or judgment be amended or altered. Use Alter Order/Judgment.

· Do not use this event to extend deadlines. Use Accelerate/Extend/Reset Hearings/Deadlines.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Amend.

4. On the Case Number screen, enter the Case Number (e.g., 04-567, 4:04-567, 4-04-cv-567, 04cv567, 4:04cv567).

5. On the Case Style screen, confirm that the case number matches the style of the case.

6. On the Select Filer screen, select only your Client(s) who are filers of this document by following these guidelines:

· If this is a joint filing, do not select any joint filers that are not your clients.

7. On the Select PDF screen, you must attach a PDF document. Follow the Upload PDF instructions.

8. On the Referral screen, select the Refer to existing event? box if you want this to refer to an existing event. Complete the " Filed _ to _" field to limit the list of events to a specific date range. Complete the "Documents _ to _" field to limit the list of events to a specific document number range. You can complete both fields to limit the list by date range and document number range. Note: If you do not fill in a date or document number range, all events will be listed. Click Next to view the list of existing events. Select the event(s) you want to refer to and click Next.

10. On the Modify Docket Text screen, add the appropriate text, if any. Follow the Modify Docket Text guidelines.

12. Important! Print the Notice of Electronic Filing screen and attach it to any copies you are serving by paper.

Appeal in Forma Pauperis

Rules for Use

Use this type of motion when you want to waive the filing fee for an appeal to a circuit court.

Before filing, please remember:

· If your pleading includes sensitive information, then certain personal data identifiers must be partially redacted in order to comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

· You must include a Statement of Objections on the first page of your motion.

· A proposed order is required. Please submit it in WordPerfect compatible format, by email, to CM-ECFIntake_oknd@oknd.uscourts.gov

· Your document must be broken down into files that are each less than 20 MB in memory size.

· If you have not filed an Entry of Appearance in this case, please complete the Attorney Appearance form (available on our website) and file it forthwith.

Instructions

1. On the Main Docketing Screen, select Civil.

2. Under Motions and Related Documents, select Motions.

3. On the Motions screen, select Appeal in Forma Pauperis.