Occasionally filers have difficulty locating an event in CM/ECF that accurately describes the document they are attempting to file.  The search option is designed to assist filers in locating the proper filing event.

To use this feature:

1. Click on "Search" on the menu bar.  
2. Type part or full event title in the "Search Menus and Events window. 
   NOTE:  Leave out "motion" in the event title when using the search feature.  (See example of a title in Figure below)
3. Click enter or click on the magnifying glass to begin the search. (See Figure below)

CM/ECF will display a list of events that contain the entered word or string of words and the menu on which the events can be found.  (See Figure Below) 

To proceed with the filing process:

1. Click on the appropriate event.
2. Enter the case number in the Case Number text box.
3. Click Next.

The system will automatically select and place the searched event code in the Selected Events box.  If you need to add another event to the entry, press the Ctrl key and click the appropriate event to add.