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    Northern District of Texas

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

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    2024 Northern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference
    Please join us on April 19, 2024 for the Seventh Annual Northern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference. The conference will be held at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. Capacity is limited, so please... more
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    ECF will be down on Saturday, February 24 from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM for scheduled maintenance.
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    Pay.gov will be down on Saturday, February 24 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for scheduled maintenance.
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    The physical offices of the Amarillo and Lubbock divisions will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 12 due to inclement weather.
    ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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    Amended Special Order 22-108
    Merit selection panel to assist the judges of this court by recommending qualified candidates for the position of United States Magistrate Judge at Dallas, Texas.    
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    It is with great sadness that the court announces the passing of Retired Magistrate Judge John Tolle on January 28, 2024.
    DALLAS, TX – Former United States Magistrate Judge John B. Tolle passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was 90 years old. Please click here to view the News Release.
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    The physical offices of the Dallas division will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather.
    ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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    The physical offices of the Abilene division will delay opening until 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 8 due to building maintenance.
    ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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    The physical offices of the Amarillo division will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 5 due to inclement weather.
    ECF is operational and telephone calls made to the main lines and ECF Help Desks will be answered or returned.
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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 $172 (non-capital) and $220 (capital). Non-Capital Case Compensation Maximums The waivable case compensation maximums for counsel have increased as follows: $13,400... more

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