- 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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- 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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- Holiday Closure
The Court will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day...
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- PACER Maintenance - November 9, 2025
PACER Maintenance Notice
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Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 2:00AM to 1:00PM Pacific Time.
PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) e-filers may experience intermittent authentication issues when logging in, and intermittent connection issues when making payments through Pay.gov.
For additional information, review Pacer Maintenance.