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Batch and Multi-Case Filing

Batch and Multi-Case filing were developed to expedite the filing of multiple documents.  Both features make it easy to file the same type of document to different cases in one operation.  The basic difference is that the Batch process offers the association of a different PDF file for each case, while Multi-Case uses the same PDF file for each case being processed. 

Each case included in Batch or Multi-Case will share identical docket text.  PDF documents for events used for Batch filings can include different language, party names, dates and case numbers, while a Multi-Case event will be used for a PDF document with standardized text.

One Notice of Electronic Filing will be generated which includes information from all the cases processed.

An event listed under either Batch or Multi-Case will also be available under another menu category so the same event can be docketed separately as well. 

Batch Filing

• [Bankruptcy]
• [Batch Filings]
• The Case Number screen will appear.  Each Case # should be typed in this window.
  • NOTE:  The system will validate each case listed.  If any of the case numbers are invalid, an error message will appear.
• The Document Selection Screen will appear. 
  • The case number and title will appear above the document window as a hyperlink to the respective docket report.  This is an important opportunity to verify each case before proceeding. 
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: If the following warning message appears after one of the listed case number/titles, "CASE CLOSED on 00/00/0000", do NOT continue to docket in that case - the case is closed!  Restart the transaction by clicking on the [Bankruptcy] menu again, and only include case #s for open cases (see What May be Filed in a Closed Case?).
  • Select the Type of document to file from the list and click [Next]
• The PDF Document screen displays with a Browse window for each case
  • For each case, click [Browse] to associate the PDF
  • When PDF files have bee associated for all the cases, click [Next] to continue
• The Modify Text screen displays the standard text for this event and may include an optional free text box.  If appropriate, complete the free text box with descriptive detail.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  This same entry will appear in each case!  Any modifications to the docket text will apply to all cases included in this process.
• The Final Docket Text screen displays.
  • Proof this screen carefully!  No further editing is allowed after this screen.  If the docket text is correct, click [Next] to submit.
  • If any part of the docket text is incorrect, click the browser [Back] button to return to the screen you need to correct.  Then process the screens again with the respective [Next] or [Submit] buttons.
  • NOTE:  To abort or restart the transaction at any time up until the final docket text screen, click the [Bankruptcy] menu.
• The Notice of Electronic Filing screen displays.
  • One Notice of Electronic Filing will be generated for all the cases in this transaction
  • It is suggested that this Notice be printed or saved.  To print a copy of this notice, click the browser [Print] button.
  • NOTE:  You must enter your PACER login and password to view any documents or reports or perform any queries.

Multi-Case Filing

Multi-Case filing will contain standard "boiler plate" language that applies to every case in the process because the document and docket text will be identical in each case.  The same PDF image of the document is used for each case.

Updated:  July 14, 2003