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last updated: 1/18/2012

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Changes to Fee Payments in Eau Claire

Effective December 1, 2011, all court fees paid over the counter in Eau Claire must be by a firm check, money order or cashier's check. Cash will no longer be accepted at the Eau Claire Divisional Office. Money order sites in the area.

CM/ECF Upgraded to Version 4.+

CM/ECF was upgraded to version 4.+ in late November. We have a recorded webinar outlining the new features available here. Or vist the CM/ECF Release 4.+ New Features page in the ECF User's Manual for more detailed information on these changes.

ECF User's Manual

This manual is designed as a guide to assist registered ECF Users in filing documents electronically. Although filing requirements and references to the Bankruptcy Code and/or Rules may be provided for some topics, this manual should not be relied upon exclusively by the user. The actual Bankruptcy Code and/or Rules should still be consulted.

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Creditor Information

Are you a creditor looking for filing information? Visit our Creditor's page.

Filing without an attorney?

If you are filing a new bankruptcy case without an attorney see the pro se web page for information to assist you with filing procedures.

What is Pro se?
Married Pro se?

Get more information on bankruptcy by viewing Bankruptcy Basics

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Looking for Unclaimed Funds?

Unclaimed funds are now available for look up on our website.

Latest News

Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) Announcement
Effective July 12, 2010
See What's New for more information.

National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 Effective December 19, 2008
See What's New for more information.

Sign up for a PACER Account
Signing up is free. A PACER account is required to view docket sheets and case documents. Sign up at: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov

Information Regarding Attorneys Appearing by Telephone

Visit the U.S. Trustee's website for updated Census Bureau State Median Family Income figures. The proposed start date for these updates is for cases filed on or after October 1, 2008.

Go Green(er)
You are already receiving notices electronically from ECF for each docket entry made. Are you ready to receive electronic notices from the Bankruptcy Noticing Center? If yes, sign up for electronic notices - FREE! Receive notices 24/7 and days faster than through U.S. Mail. For more info see our BNC page or at the BNC home page and Go Greener today!

Electronic Orders
All Orders submitted to the Court for signature by a Judge on or after June 2, 2003 must conform to the Electronic Order format. This applies to all orders, whether filed electronically through the ECF system or not.
Electronic Filing Instructions (ECF Users)
Sample Proposed Order
Sample Signed Order

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