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Electronic Filing:
This section provides an overview of this national project, including our District's implementation schedule, training options, and a list of equipment and skills that will be needed. An extensive list of frequently asked questions is also included.

Filing Information:
Provides helpful information on filing pleadings, motion and objection format, and time computations.

File Review:
This section will give the user information on reviewing files at the court, photocopying pleadings, or retrieving files from the National Archives and Records Administration Center in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Financial:
This section contains information on fees, the court's credit card program, and post-judgment interest rates.

Frequently Asked Questions:
This section contains answers to numerous case-related questions asked of the court staff.

Frequently Used Forms:
Collection of frequently used forms in PDF or fillable PDF format.

Lifecycle of a Civil Case:
This document, which is the text of a presentation made in the fall of 2007 at the Federal Practice Institute by Maryanne Michaelis, case manager for Judge Paul Barbadoro, provides a solid primer on how a civil case typically progresses from the filing of a complaint to judgment in this district.

Mediation:
Information regarding the court sponsored ADR program.

New Civil Cases:
This section contains a listing of re-opened and new civil cases filed in the previous month.

Pro Se Guide:
This publication contains guidance for individuals filing a civil action on their own behalf.

Trial Periods:
Section contains scheduled jury trial periods for each judicial officer over 2 to 3 year period.