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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.

Mon, 12/22/2025

Information Technology (IT) Specialist - Full-time - Scranton

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time (40 hours/week) IT...

Mon, 12/15/2025

Here is the winning video from the Third Circuit's 2025 "Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee" contest. "What Democracy Means to Me" submitted by student Charlotte Mathias. | ...

Tue, 11/25/2025

On October 16, 2025, PACER released an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.) whose account search status becomes inactive due to search inactivity the ability to reset their own password...

Thu, 09/04/2025

A fake website is currently impersonating www.cvb.uscourts.gov and may attempt to collect personal or financial information fraudulently. The only official website for paying a U.S. District Court Violation Notice is www.cvb.uscourts.gov. If you...

Wed, 08/13/2025

Federal courts do not require past or prospective jurors to provide any sensitive information in a telephone call. Please do not provide this type of information to anyone claiming to be associated with the federal courts. More information is...

Mon, 12/02/2024

Please see the memorandum that took effect on December 1, 2024 regarding the Judiciary's Current Rules of Practice & Procedures

Fri, 12/01/2023

On December 1, 2023, amendments to the Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, and Evidence rules and forms became effective along with new Bankruptcy Rule 9038, new Civil Rule 87, and new Criminal Rule 62. Amendments can be found...

Tue, 11/07/2023

Last month, the Honorable Yvette Kane marked twenty-five years of distinguished service to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by hosting a reunion of her law clerks.  Twenty-five law clerks gathered for a...

Mon, 11/06/2023

IN RE: Procedures Regarding the Possession and Use of Cameras and Personal Electronic Devices by Visitors to Federal Buildings and United States Courthouses Within the Middle District Of Pennsylvania |...

Wed, 11/01/2023

Standing Order 2023-19 IN RE: Motions for Retroactive Application of Amendment 821 to the Sentencing Guidelines | Read the Order

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