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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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News and Announcements
12/4/2023
The Seventh Circuit Pattern Civil Jury Instruction Committee submits for public comment the proposed revised civil pattern jury instructions.
The Committee will accept comments through January 31, 2024.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page for details.
The Seventh Circuit Pattern Civil Jury Instruction Committee submits for public comment the proposed revised civil pattern jury instructions.
The Committee will accept comments through January 31, 2024.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page for details.
12/1/2023
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.
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.
Please Note:
Changes to Appellate Rules 2, 4, 26, and 45 became effective on December 1, 2023. Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
Please Note:
Effective December 1, 2023, select Appellate Miscellaneous Fees will increase. Please see the U.S. Courts website for details.
6/23/2023
The United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin seeks applicants for the position of Magistrate Judge.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details.
The United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin seeks applicants for the position of Magistrate Judge.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details.
3/21/2023
Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter W. Henderson to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of Illinois.
Please see the Press Release for details.
Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter W. Henderson to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of Illinois.
Please see the Press Release for details.
12/1/2022
Changes to Federal Appellate Rules 25 and 42 became effective December 1, 2022. Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
There is also a blackline version excerpt illustrating the changes
Changes to Federal Appellate Rules 25 and 42 became effective December 1, 2022. Please see the Rules and Procedures page for details.
There is also a blackline version excerpt illustrating the changes
9/30/2022
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.
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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