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Table of Contents
Introduction to this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1
What is MDEC? .................................................................................................................................... 1
MDEC has Three Component Parts ...................................................................................................... 1
MDEC Functionality and Benefits ......................................................................................................... 1
Purpose of This Manual ........................................................................................................................... 2
Registration—Rule 20-104 ....................................................................................................................... 3
Registered Users Generally .................................................................................................................. 3
Individual User Registration ..................................................................................................................... 4
Registering the Firm ................................................................................................................................ 7
Managing the Firm Account (Firm Administrator) .................................................................................. 10
Firm Administrator’s Continuing Duties ................................................................................................. 13
Firm User Registration ........................................................................................................................... 13
Who Must E-file..................................................................................................................................... 15
What Must Be E-filed............................................................................................................................. 15
Attorney Appearance ............................................................................................................................ 16
Electronic Filing-General Requirements and Procedure ......................................................................... 17
General Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 17
E-Filing Process ...................................................................................................................................... 18
New Case Initiation ............................................................................................................................ 18
Uploading PDFs ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Attach a Lead Document .................................................................................................................... 22
Include Multiple Documents in a Single Envelope .............................................................................. 23
Redacting and Un-redacting Documents ............................................................................................ 24
File Into Existing Case ........................................................................................................................ 25
Templates – Foreclosure ....................................................................................................................... 26
Example: Foreclosure Cases ............................................................................................................... 26
Optional Services ................................................................................................................................... 27
Example: Requesting Sheriff/Constable or Certified Mail Service in District Court .............................. 27
Proposed Orders ................................................................................................................................... 28
Original Documents ............................................................................................................................... 28
F
iling Exhibits for Remote Hearings via File & Serve ............................................................................... 29
Omnibus Motions Not Allowed .............................................................................................................. 30
Pre-payment Waiver ............................................................................................................................. 30
Review by Clerk - Correction, Deficiencies and Striking - Rule 20-203 ..................................................... 30
Signatures ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Electronic Service .................................................................................................................................. 31
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Steps to Electronically Serve a Submission ......................................................................................... 32
Serving the State’s Attorney’s Office...................................................................................................... 34
Discovery Material ............................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 38