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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.

Wed, 2023-11-22

All Federal Courthouses in the Western District of Arkansas will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. 

Thu, 2023-11-16

The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas is seeking a full‐time term law clerk position to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This position is anticipated to cover a one-year term, though may be extended at the discretion of...

Thu, 2023-11-09

All Federal Courthouses in the Western District of Arkansas will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. 

Fri, 2023-10-06

Juror Scams

WARNING: Bogus Phone Calls, Emails on Jury Service May Lead to Fraud

In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and emails, threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply...

Wed, 2022-12-14

Court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tue, 2022-11-29

On December 1, 2022, amendments to the following federal rules will become effective:

 

  • Appellate Rules 25 and 42.
  • Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 3017.2 (new),...
Fri, 2022-10-21

Pursuant to the authority conferred by 28 U.S.C. § 631, et seq., and the regulations promulgated by
the Judicial Conference of the United States under the authority of 28 U.S.C. § 63 l(b)(S), it is hereby
ORDERED that Mark E. Ford be...

Fri, 2022-10-21

Pursuant to the authority conferred by 28 U.S.C. § 631, et seq., and the regulations promulgated by
the Judicial Conference of the United States under the authority of 28 U.S.C. § 63 l(b)(S), it is hereby
ORDERED that Barry A. Bryant...

Fri, 2022-08-19

Court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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