This order extends authorization of the use of video and teleconferencing for certain court proceedings under the CARES Act.
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News & Announcements: 2021
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, 2021-05-26
This administrative order modifies policy on use of masks in courthouse facilities in the Western District of Arkansas.
Wed, 2021-05-26
This administrative order modifies policy on use of masks in courthouse facilities in the Western District of Arkansas.
Mon, 2021-05-03
The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas hereby appoints Christy Comstock as United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas with her official duty station being in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The...
Thu, 2021-04-22
Lifts the moratorium of previous administrative orders on May 17, 2021
Wed, 2021-03-03
Extends authorization of the use of video and telephone conferencing for certain proceedings for an additional ninety days unless terminated earlier.
Mon, 2021-02-15
All courthouses for the Western District of Arkansas will be closed on February 16, 2021, due to inclement weather. Electronic filing will still be available. Please email the appropriate divisional office (email addresses on our homepage) or...
Fri, 2021-01-15
General Order 2021-1 “In re Procedures for the Filing, Service, and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents” was signed by Chief Judge Hickey on January 15, 2021. Due to a recent breach affecting government computer systems, federal courts have...