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You can use the back button on the browser's toolbar to go back to correct an entry made on a previous screen.
Note: You should not use the forward button as ECF will not recognize any changes you make.
The back button cannot be used:
Please also refer to the ECF Style Guide under the reference section below.
All pleadings must be filed in portable document format (PDF). Users must have access to software that will allow them to both view and convert word processor documents to PDF.
When selecting the PDF document for posting using the ECF system, users should preview the document to ensure that the correct document was selected and that it appears in its entirety.
* Other programs may function differently. Refer to the instructions for your software package for details.
You must enter a valid address in the Primary email address fields. This is the main e-mail address of the attorney where all pleadings are to be sent to ensure service of documents filed with the court. Do not enter a return or a tab in this field as it will create an error in the processing of the NEF's.
You may add any additional addresses in the Secondary email address fields. Each address entered should be separated by pressing enter and typing each address on its own line. Each address in this section will get a duplicate NEF of everything the primary address receives.
You must check the box corresponding to delivery to your primary e-mail address. If you have entered additional addresses, you must also check the corresponding box for that item.
You may receive NEF's for cases in which you are not a party to by entering a case number in the Send notices in these additional cases field. If you receive NEF's through this method, you will not receive the One-Free-Look offered by PACER since you are not a party to the case. In addition, each e-mail address associated with the primary will be billed the $.10 per page PACER fee as well
To receive individual NEFS for each case, select the Send a Notice for Each Filing button. To receive a summary of your NEF's for the day, select the Send a Daily Summary Report button.
The District of Idaho has installed Wi-Fi networks in the Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Pocatello courthouses. This will allow the media, members of the public, litigants and those who work with litigants, access to the Internet for business purposes. The Wi-Fi is accessible in all courtrooms and witness rooms.
This service is operated as an open WiFi HotSpot, just like many coffee shops and bookstores offer, so no special code or password is required for use.
Counsel may use this for access to ECF during court proceedings or to check their e-mail from their private service providers.
The Federal Court is not providing secured access. Everyone who uses the Wi-Fi network is strongly encouraged to use security software that provides a good firewall and virus protection.
There are several items which are prohibited while using this court network as follows:
Any violations of the above will result in immediate suspension of Wi-Fi access.
In addition, if the noise level of notebook computers or access to this Wi-Fi network causes a disruption to court proceedings, the presiding judge or the Court Security Officer, may limit access at any time.
We are hopeful that access in the courtroom to the ECF system and your private e-mail accounts will improve the administration of justice in the District of Idaho.
The following document has instructions for connecting to the system using the standard Windows client. For specific instructions using your computer you may need to consult your IT staff or your system documentation.