In observance of the Christmas holidays, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas will be closed Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th.
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Mon, 2025-11-03
Filing Sealed Documents Update
ANNOUNCEMENT
On November 3, 2025, Chief Judge Timothy L. Brooks entered Administrative Order 2025-1, regarding the filing and availability of sealed documents in CM/...
Wed, 2025-08-20
In response to recent cyber-attacks directed at public and private sector systems, including attacks directed at the judiciary, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas will be taking additional...
Mon, 2025-06-30
2025 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference
Announcement and Registration Deadline Reminders
The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts invite you to join them July 31 – August 1, 2025, at The Westin Kansas City at Crown...
Sat, 2025-01-11
News and public affairs inquiries may be directed to publicinfo@arwd.uscourts.gov or by calling (479) 806-1142. Messages will be returned immediately.
Thu, 2025-01-02
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, 2024-11-13
The 2025 8th Circuit Judicial Conference will be held in Kansas City, MO July 30 - August 1.
Tue, 2024-11-12
Effective the 3rd day of January, 2025, United States Magistrate Judge Christina D.
Comstock is hereby designated as the Chief Magistrate Judge of the Western District of Arkansas
for a period of four ( 4) years, ending the 2nd day of...
Wed, 2024-11-06
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Mon, 2024-10-28
Arkansas Western District will be taking CMECF offline starting 11/1/24 at 5:00pm till 11/4/24 at 8:00am for upgrades.
For emergency filings, please call our after-hours hot line at (479) 806-1142. Leave a message and your call...