Attorneys who wish to view restricted documents may follow the
instructions below. Both CM/ECF and PACER accounts are
required.
1. Log in to CM/ECF.
On the NextGen CM/ECF landing page, select Reports > PACER Report from the menu bar.
![Appellate CM/ECF Login Notice](img/restrict_doc1.png)
2. The PACER Case Search screen opens in a new browser tab. Enter the number of the case that includes the restricted documents in the Case Number/Range box.
![PACER Report](img/restrict_doc2.png)
3. The case will appear in the format shown below. To view the documents filed in the case, click the case number in the box titled Case Number/Title.
![PACER Service Center Home](img/restrict_doc3.png)
4. From the docket report, select the document(s) to view by clicking the hyperlinked number between the date and the document name.
![Case Search](img/restrict_doc4.png)
The Download Confirmation screen opens. Click Accept Charges and Retrieve.
![Case No./Title](img/restrict_doc5.png)
5. A dialog box opens with a reminder that the document is restricted. Click
OK to continue with the document download.
![Select document](img/restrict_doc6.png)
The restricted document opens in a new browser window.
![Dialog box](img/restrict_doc7.png)
View or save the document. Close the browser to exit the document.
Note: If an attorney tries to retrieve a restricted document without logging into PACER, the message below will display. Simply click OK and, following the instructions above, retrieve the document by logging into enhanced PACER.
Non-parties do not have permission to view restricted documents.
![Download Confirmation](img/restrict_doc8.png)
Last modified at 10/22/2014
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