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Proposed local rules amendments are now posted for public comment. See Special Order 2-102.
Any persons who desire to comment on the amended rules may do so by submitting... more
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On May 11, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) began 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... more
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The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized appointment of a full-time United States magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont division. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important... more
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The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time magistrate judge position at Dallas. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function... more
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ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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CJA Panel Attorney Hourly Rate Increases
The panel attorney hourly rates will increase from $175 to $177 for non-capital work and from $223 to $226 for capital work. The new rates apply to services performed on or after January 1, 2026. Where... more
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Below is a revised copy of the Fifth Circuit Local Rules including the revisions effective December 1, 2025, and the orders identifying the changes.
Rules and Internal... more