Case Management

CM / ECF ADR

Electronic Case Files


Documents in cases referred to Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation

Continue to file documents in accordance with the existing practices and procedures for conventional filing as determined by a U.S. Magistrate Judge or other mediator.  Any questions on filing ADR/Mediation documents in a case assigned to a Judicial Officer should be directed to the Chambers of the U.S. Magistrate Judge or office of the designated Special Master or mediator. 

Any correspondence regarding mediation addressed to either Judge Thynge or Judge Stark SHALL NOT be filed electronically.  They shall be delivered to the Clerk's Office in an envelope addressed to the appropriate U.S. Magistrate Judge and marked MEDIATION MATERIALS.