The Fort Smith divisional office will close on Friday, 12/19/2025, from 9:00 am to noon so that Court staff may attend the funeral of colleague and friend, Chris Blevins. Divisional offices will cover the phones, e-mail, and all other business...
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News & Announcements: 2025
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, 2025-09-03
The U. S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Information Technology Support Specialist. The Information Technology Support Specialist provides administrative and technical...
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...