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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

    Northern District of Texas

    David C. Godbey, Chief Judge
    Karen Mitchell, Clerk of Court

    News & Announcements 12/2024

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    Increases in the CJA Hourly Rates and Case Compensation Maximums
    Rates for counsel The hourly rates for CJA appointed counsel have been increased to $175 (non-capital) and $223 (capital). Non-capital case compensation maximums The waivable case compensation maximums for counsel have increased as follows: $13,600... more
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    Amendments to the Fifth Circuit Rules and Internal Operating Procedures
    Fifth Circuit Local Rule Change Please refer to General Docket Order 2024-06.
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    Public Notice of Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno
    The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno at Amarillo is due to expire on September 30, 2025. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to... more
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    Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (effective December 2, 2024)
    Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 2, 2024. Under 28 U.S.C... more
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    Notice of Various Scams Using the Name, Seal, and Telephone Numbers of U.S. Courts
    Originally posted Monday, May 11, 2015 If you receive a suspicious document, phone call, or e-mail that purports to be from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, please call your local... more