Judiciary News
Southern District of New York Makes September "Disaster Preparedness Month"
Published onSeptember 24, 2014
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York observed September as “Disaster Preparedness Month,” with events to raise awareness of emergency planning.
From Coast to Coast, Judiciary Celebrates New Citizens
Published onSeptember 24, 2014
A new video shows scenes from a memorable day in which the Judiciary naturalized 8,500 new citizens in a coast-to-coast celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Judiciary, New Citizens and Students Honor Constitution Day
Published onSeptember 17, 2014
Students got a living lesson in civics as 8,500 new citizens were naturalized in a nationwide Judiciary celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Judicial Conference Receives Budget Update, Forwards Rules Package to Supreme Court
Published onSeptember 16, 2014
In the last six months, courts have begun to backfill some of the 3,400 staff lost between July 2011 and March 2014, and also restore funding for critical public safety programs, such as probation and pretrial services.
Judiciary, GSA Begin Dialogue on Rent, Maintenance
Published onSeptember 9, 2014
The federal Judiciary and the General Services Administration (GSA) are launching an important new dialogue on space and rent management, at a time when the U.S. government’s landlord and one of its largest tenants are both grappling with a new era of downsizing.
Naturalizations Highlight National Celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Published onSeptember 2, 2014
In a first for the federal Judiciary, America’s newest citizens are being invited to join an annual celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, by taking part in more than two dozen naturalization ceremonies that will be held from Maine to Alaska on Sept. 17 and 18.
Probation Office Pilots Lean, Open Design to Shrink Space, Rent Bills
Published onAugust 27, 2014
A probation office in Chicago has become the national "flagship" of a federal Judiciary initiative to shrink rent costs, by reimagining and downsizing the traditional office workplace.
Criminal Justice Act: At 50 Years, a Landmark in the Right to Counsel
Published onAugust 20, 2014
On Aug. 20, 1964, the President signed into law the Criminal Justice Act, guaranteeing paid legal counsel for federal criminal defendants who could not afford it. Fifty years later, many hail the CJA and the federal defenders system as a shining success.
On Topic: Courts Struggle To Supervise Offenders
Published onAugust 14, 2014
In the latest On Topic interview, U.S. Judge Irene M. Keeley discusses the federal supervision system.
New ‘Court Shorts’ Video Details Right to Counsel
Published onAugust 7, 2014
A new “Court Shorts” video, focusing on the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, has been released by the federal judiciary, expanding a series of short video and audio podcasts that teach young people about our nation’s Constitution, courts and individual rights.
Public Alert: New Juror Scam Seeks Personal Data
Published onJuly 31, 2014
A new juror scam email, which fraudulently seeks personal information that could aid identity theft, has been reported in at least 14 federal court districts.
Bankruptcy Filings Down 12 Percent in June 2014
Published onJuly 30, 2014
Bankruptcy filings for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2014, fell 12 percent when compared to bankruptcy filings for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2013, according to new statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Survey Finds Infrequent Social Media Use by Jurors
Published onJuly 29, 2014
Social media use by jurors, and the problems resulting from it, remains a relatively infrequent occurrence, according to a survey of U.S. district judges.
2013 Report Shows Fewer Debtor Assets, More Repeat Bankruptcy Filers
Published onJuly 24, 2014
Individuals filing for bankruptcy in 2013 reported fewer assets, lower total liabilities, and lower median income when compared to filers in the preceding year, according to a report recently filed by the federal Judiciary with Congress. The report also found that in 2013 a greater proportion of debtors were repeat filers.
Bankruptcy Court Move in Miami to Save $1.1 Million Annually
Published onJuly 22, 2014
In a space-cutting move that will save the judiciary more than $1 million a year in rent and security costs, the federal bankruptcy court in Miami is moving into a nearby district court building.