The online document event Search option allows the filer to locate the appropriate document event from the CM/ECF Menu Bar and to proceed with filing the document.

1. Log into the CM/ECF using your PACER login and password.
2. Click Search on the CM/ECF Menu Bar.
3. Enter a word, phrase or court form number of  the desired event in the "Search Menus and Events" box.
   • Click the magnifying glass to begin the search.
4. Review the list of hyperlinked document events, which will contain the entered word(s) or form number, to determine the appropriate document event for your document. Each event will appear below the category through which it is filed.
5. Click on the appropriate event to commence the filing process.
6. Access and follow the associated procedure from the Manual (located on the CM/ECF Menu Bar) to ensure accurate filing of the document.
   • Filing the document through this venue will automatically skip steps one and two of the Manual's procedures.