Procedures and Website Changes (12/01/2014)

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

On Monday, 12/01/2014, the Court posted 6 new and/or revised filing instructions and a revised Guide to Docket Events and Noticing Procedures.  See full announcement for details.

New and/or Revised procedures posted Monday, December 1, 2014:

  • Filing Instructions:  The Court has posted the following new and/or revised filing instructions.  Filing instructions can be found on our website by clicking the "Filing Instructions" button in the center of the Home page.  They are also available here.  Filing instructions pertaining to motions, applications or contested matters are located on the "Motions and Applications" link on the "Filing Instructions" page.  They are also available here.

1.     Appeals
2.     Calculation of Your Disposable Income (Ch. 13)
3.     Means Test Calculation (Ch. 7)
4.     Pay Filing Fee in Installments
5.     Statement of Your Current Monthly Income and Calculation
6.     Waive Fee (Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Form B3B))

  • Guide to Docket Events and Noticing Procedures:  The Court has also posted a revised guide that can be used as a quick desk reference for filing pleadings.  This can be found on our website by clicking the "Guide to Docketing & Noticing" button in the center of our Home page.  It is also available here.

As the court continues to review its current procedures and ECF events, e-filers are encouraged to visit the court’s website (www.pamb.uscourts.gov) to stay informed of the changes. Should you have any questions regarding any of the new procedures or new functionality in CM/ECF you can contact us by e-mail at pambecf_helpdesk [at] pamb.uscourts.gov (subject: New%20Procedures%20or%20New%20Functionality%20in%20CM%2FECF) or by telephone at 717-901-2812 (Harrisburg) or 570-831-2530 (Wilkes-Barre).