Judiciary News
Court's Legacy Intertwined With Martin Luther King Jr.'s
Published onJanuary 15, 2015
As the nation celebrates Martin Luther King's birthday, a federal court in Alabama takes pride in its own contribution to civil rights.
First Year of Space-Cutting Initiative Yields Major Successes
Published onJanuary 8, 2015
The federal Judiciary has made major strides in the first year of a five-year campaign to reduce court building space by 3 percent.
2014 Year-End Judiciary Report Focuses on Technology
Published onDecember 31, 2014
Chief Justice Roberts has issued his 2014 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, focusing on information technology.
On Topic: Judicial Engagement with Congress and the Public
Published onDecember 17, 2014
In this episode of “On Topic” we talk about relationships, specifically the relationship between the federal courts and Congress. We’ll also look at civic engagement — how the courts reach, and teach the media and the public.
Judiciary’s FY 2015 Funding Meets Needs
Published onDecember 15, 2014
The Judiciary will receive $6.7 billion in discretionary appropriations, a 2.8 percent, or $182 million, increase above FY 2014 discretionary funding. The FY 2015 level is essentially equal to the Judiciary’s re-estimated FY 2015 funding request.
U.S. Courts Honor 225th Anniversary of Judiciary Act
Published onDecember 11, 2014
Federal courts, including three of the nation’s oldest, recently celebrated anniversaries focusing on the Judiciary’s heritage.
Amended Rules Effective December 1, 2014
Published onDecember 1, 2014
A number of amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure and official bankruptcy forms became effective December 1, 2014.
Video, Web Activities Celebrate Bill of Rights Day
Published onNovember 24, 2014
New Court Fees to Take Effect Dec. 1
Published onNovember 19, 2014
Several changes to U.S. Courts’ Miscellaneous Fee Schedules, including two bankruptcy fee adjustments, will take effect Dec. 1, under amendments approved in September by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Video: Nation’s ‘Mother Court’ Celebrates 225th Anniversary
Published onNovember 13, 2014
The nation's first-ever federal court session, held in November 1789, is honored at a Manhattan ceremony, as shown in a newly released Judiciary Now video
James C. Duff to Return as AO Director in January 2015
Published onNovember 4, 2014
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. has appointed James C. Duff as Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, effective Jan. 5, 2015. Duff succeeds Judge John D. Bates, who will return full-time to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Duff previously served as AO director from 2006 to 2011.
Fiscal Year Bankruptcy Filings Lowest in Seven Years
Published onOctober 28, 2014
New bankruptcy filings fell 13 percent in Fiscal Year 2014, to 963,739. This is the lowest number of bankruptcy filings for any 12-month period since 2007.
New Jury Messaging System Improves Customer Service
Published onOctober 22, 2014
A new Integrated Voice Response notifies jurors of schedule changes through phone, email and text alerts. The system reduces inconvenience to the public and saves staff time and costs.
Rise in Numbers of Serious Offenders Takes Toll on Supervision Resources
Published onOctober 15, 2014
Since 2003, the number of offenders in the two most serious criminal history categories has increased nearly 20 percent, straining post-conviction supervision resources.
Court’s Largest Single Disbursement Reaches Thousands of Victims
Published onOctober 8, 2014
Take one international bank fraud scheme, 17 co-conspirators, 18,253 victims and over $3 million in restitution. Add a dedicated district court staff and you have what is believed to be the largest single check disbursement made to date by any district court.