Lifts the moratorium of previous administrative orders on May 17, 2021
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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.
Fri, 2021-02-19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
is accepting applications for the following position:
Chief Deputy Clerk
in Fort Smith, Arkansas
This position will remain open until...
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...
Thu, 2020-11-19
The United States Courthouse in Texarkana will be closed effectively immediately and will remain closed through Friday, December 4, reopening on Monday, December 7.
Thu, 2020-11-12
Fort Smith Office will be closed for cleaning until November 16th, 2020.