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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Tue, 09/12/2023
Pro Bono Attorneys - Full and Limited Appointments Available

The New Jersey District Court has an immediate need for Pro Bono attorneys. Please consider joining the Court’s Pro Bono Panel. Full and limited...

Fri, 01/10/2025
United States Court of Appeals Standing Order re Submission of Interim Vouchers in Budgeted Cases

See the PDF below:

United States Court of Appeal Standing Order re Submission of Interim Vouchers in Budgeted Cases

Wed, 01/08/2025
Notice: Request for Quotation - Creation of Master Jury Wheel 2025-2026

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Mon, 01/06/2025
Notice to the Bar: United States Magistrate Judge Vacancy Newark, New Jersey

See documents linked below:

Notice to the Bar

Merit Selection Panel Order

Tue, 12/31/2024
Notice of Court Closure on 1/9

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Wed, 12/18/2024
Order Amending Local Civil Rule 301.1 and Appendix Q

See the two PDF links below:

Order Amending Local Civil Rule 301.1

Appendix Q

Wed, 12/11/2024
Notice of Court Closure on 12/24

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Tue, 12/10/2024
Courts, Community and Rule of Law 2025 Essay Contest

The Courts, Community and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade classes focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of “We the People” -...

Tue, 12/03/2024
Amendments to Federal Rules Effective December 1, 2024

The following amended and new rules and forms became effective December 1, 2024:

•    Civil Rule 12; 
•    Evidence Rules 613, 801, 804, and 1006, and new Rule 107;
•    Appellate Rules 32, 35, and 40, and the Appendix of...

Wed, 11/27/2024
Notice to the Bar - 2025 CJA Panel and CJA Training Panel Application Process

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