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• Notice to counsel and the public:General Order 22-005 re: COVID-19, issued September 30, 2022. This order supersedes General Order 22‐004. In-person oral argument, which resumed last year, will continue in accordance with the terms of this order. Please see the order for full details. |
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United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit
Everett McKinley Dirksen
United States Courthouse
219 S. Dearborn Street
Room 2722
Chicago, IL 60604
Clerk's Office: (312) 435-5850
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News and Announcements
The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications for the position of Bankruptcy Judge for the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois with a duty station in Chicago, Illinois.
Please see the Vacancies page for details.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit seeks applicants for the position of Cybersecurity Specialist.
Please see the Vacancies page for details.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit seeks applicants for the position of Circuit IT Security Officer.
Please see the Vacancies page for details.
The Seventh Circuit Pattern Civil Jury Instruction Committee submits for public comment the proposed revised civil pattern jury instructions:
6. Public Employee and Prisoner Retaliation;
7. Constitutional Torts: 42 U.S.C. § 1983; and
8. Prisoner’s Right of Access to Courts.
The Committee will accept comments through April 1, 2024.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page for details.
General Order 23-001
Order Regarding Attorney Admission Fee.
This order Supersedes General Order 21-003, effective immediately.
Please see the order for full details.
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