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- 1. Preparing Your Law Office
- 2. Internet access (high speed most desirable) Web browser - Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari Scanner - with the ability to scan documents and save as .pdf files Active email account Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 2
- 3. Word Processing software - Microsoft Word 95-2003 and newer, Word Perfect v6.16 (may not be compatible with Word 2003) PDF conversion software Anti-virus software Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 3
- 4. Proposed Order Document Requirements ◦ MS Word Editable Format ◦ Fonts: Arial, Times New Roman/Times, Courier New, Tahoma, Geneva, Helvetica, Calibri and Cambria ◦ 12pt Font Size recommended PDF document for all but Proposed Orders Document Size: 20 MB limit per submission Scan in color only when essential to the case Setting: 200 dpi, 100% resolution Margin: (old rule: 2” top margin) – new time stamp (3/4 - 1”) Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 4
- 5. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 5
- 6. Submitted in a word-editable format Judges no longer need a signature line/date line (signature page) Proposed orders should be complete ◦ No „fill in the blanks‟ Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 6
- 7. Appearance ◦ Must file to be linked to the case ◦ Indexed attorney to receive notifications ◦ Your responsibility to look at case history Withdraw from case ◦ When you are no longer a party to the case ◦ Will stop notifications from coming to you Modification or new action ◦ Existing paper cases – can move to have those cases converted. May be in a “duel environment”. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 7
- 8. support@datamaxx.com 877-369-8324 Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 8
- 9. Review technical requirements ◦ Scanner, Internet access, etc… Register Check standard forms/proposed orders ◦ Remove signature line for judge Attend an Open House Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) 9
Editor's Notes
- #8: Document type – Withdrawal of Counsel, filed under Motion or Other