- Fraudulent Website Impersonating Central Violations Bureau Website
Fraudulent Website Impersonating
Central Violations Bureau WebsiteImportant Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line: A fake website is currently impersonating www.cvb.uscourts.gov and may attempt to collect personal or financial information fraudulently. The only official website for paying a U.S. District Court Violation Notice is www.cvb.uscourts.gov. If you are paying online, please verify the web address carefully and report suspicious activity to the Central Violations Bureau (CVB) at 800-827-2982 or info@cvb.uscourts.gov. Alternatively, you may pay a ticket over the phone by calling the CVB at the same number.
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- Public Notice: Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson
The current term of office of full-time United States Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson is due to expire on April 29, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term...
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- Federal Courthouses Exempt from REAL ID Act
The Department of Homeland Security has determined that federal courthouses remain exempt from the provisions of the REAL ID Act in order to protect the constitutional right of defendants and other members of the public’s access to court proceedings.
State-issued identification cards are and will continue to be an acceptable form of identification for those seeking to access federal courthouses.
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- PACER Multi-Factor Authentication required after May 11, 2025
Multi-Factor Authentication Requirement for PACER & CM/ECF beginning May 11, 2025
On May 11, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Once implemented, all CM/ECF and PACER users will be able to enroll in MFA. Users with filing and all other types of CM/ECF-level access will be required to enroll in MFA, while users with PACER-only access will have the option to enroll.
For additional information, review PACER Announcement.
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- Additional Judgeships
With a worsening shortage of Article III judges to resolve critical copyright, trademark, patent, and contract disputes, judges across the nation are faced with increasingly complex litigation and growing caseloads. For countless Americans seeking justice in federal civil matters, the wait can seem endless.
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- November 6, 2024
- Scam Alert
Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) Scam
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country...
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- Pro Se Help Days
Pro Se Help Days 2025 - Friday, October 3, 2025. United States Federal Courthouse, 501 I Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA. Come talk to McGeorge and UC Davis law students and professors, as well as local practitioners, for pro bono assistance with your case or a case you anticipate filing in the Eastern District.
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