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Notice to the Bar

Order M10-456 In Re: Appointment of Merit Selection Panel Foley Square

Order M10-456 In Re: Appointment of  Merit Selection Panel Foley Square

Fulltime MJ Vacancy Notice & Application- White Plains

Fulltime MJ Vacancy Notice & Application- White Plains

Order M10-456 In Re: Appointment of Merit Selection Panel White Plains for the Selection of a Full-Time USMJ

Order M10-456 In Re:  Appointment of  Merit Selection Panel White Plains for the Selection of a Full-Time USMJ

Notification of Selection of Kim Berg to Serve as Part-Time Magistrate Judge

Notification of Selection of Kim Berg to Serve as Part-Time Magistrate Judge

CJA Application Notice 2022

CJA Application Notice 2022

Supervised Release April- 2022 Update

Supervised Release April- 2022 Update

Southern District Board of Judges Reappoints Judith C. McCarthy to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Southern District Board of Judges Reappoints Judith C. McCarthy to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Southern District Board of Judges Selects Valerie Figueredo to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Southern District Board of Judges Selects Valerie Figueredo to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Board of Judges Select Jennifer Willis to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Board of Judges Select Jennifer Willis to Serve as Magistrate Judge

Order Appointing the Honorable James L Cott, Chief United States Magistrate Judge

Order Appointing the Honorable James L Cott, Chief United States Magistrate Judge

CJA Mentoring Program

CJA Mentoring Program

Merit Selection Panel Poughkeepsie

Merit Selection Panel Poughkeepsie

Merit Selection Panel White Plains

Merit Selection Panel White Plains

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Announcement for Bankruptcy Judgeship

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Announcement for Bankruptcy Judgeship

Part-Time Magistrate Judge Vacancy 2021

Part-Time Magistrate Judge Vacancy 2021

Public Notice for Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Judith McCarthy

Public Notice for Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Judith McCarthy

SDNY Announces Revisions to the ECF Rules & Instructions Regarding Exhibits, and Consent to Magistrate Judge Forms

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York announces revisions to the court’s ECF Rules & Instructions, effective May 2, 2022. ECF Rule 5.1, regarding attachments and exhibits, has been revised to clarify the requirements for properly naming electronically filed exhibits.

Eastern and Southern District Courts Adopt Amendments to Local Civil Rule 1.5, Discipline of Attorneys and Reformatted Joint Local Rules

Eastern and Southern District Courts Adopt Amendments to Local Civil Rule 1.5, Discipline of Attorneys and Reformatted Joint Local Rules

Southern District of New York Seeking Candidates for Criminal Justice Act Panel

Southern District of New York Seeking Candidates for Criminal Justice Act Panel

Changes to ECF filing procedures

Changes to ECF filing procedures

Appointment of the Merit Selection Panel Foley Square

Appointment of the Merit Selection Panel Foley Square

Modified Procedures for Highly Sensitive Documents

Modified Procedures for Highly Sensitive Documents

Suspension of In-Person Operations

Suspension of In-Person Operations

Fulltime MJ Vacancy- NYC Extension

Full-time Magistrate Judge Application - Extension

SDNY Phase III Re-Entry

SDNY Phase III Re-Entry

Court Operations (COVID-19)

Current Court Operations (COVID-19)

In the Matter of the Appointment of Audrey Strauss as United States Attorney

In the Matter of the Appointment of Audrey Strauss as United States Attorney

Covid-19 Protocols

Covid-19 Protocols

Southern District Of New York Seeking Candidates For Criminal Justice Act Panel

Southern District Of New York Seeking Candidates For Criminal Justice Act Panel

Honorable Kevin Thomas Duffy

Honorable Kevin Thomas Duffy

Courthouse Entry Procedures, March 24, 2020

Please be advised of the Court's modified entry procedures and locations, effective March 24, 2020.

SDNY Phase III Re-entry Description

SDNY Phase III Re-Opening

Extension of Time Under the Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 196)

Extension of Time Under the Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 196)

Court Reporter Tele/Videoconferencing Best Practices

Please see the attached for Court Reporter Tele/Videoconferencing Best Practices.

AMENDED Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings (20 MISC) 176

AMENDED Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings (20 MISC) 176

Restrictions on Visitors to the Courthouses (20 MISC 138)

Restrictions on Visitors to the Courthouses (20 MISC 138)

Signatures and the Form of Consents and Waivers in Criminal Cases


Waiver of National Policy Requirement for Officer Related Activities in Certain GPS Cases (20 MISC 183)

Waiver of National Policy Requirement for Officer Related Activities in Certain GPS Cases (20 MISC 183)

Temporary Provision for Pro Se Litigants to FIle by Email (20 MISC 179)

Temporary Provision for Pro Se Litigants to FIle by Email (20 MISC 179)

Pandemic Bail Report Dissemination and Confidentiality (M10-468)

Pandemic Bail Report Dissemination and Confidentiality (M10-468)

Important - Entry into Courthouses (20 MISC 155)

Important - Entry into Courthouses (20 MISC 155)

SDNY Screening Instructions

SDNY Screening instructions

Suspension of Jury Trials as a result of COVID-19 and the Limitation of Court Operations

Suspension of Jury Trials as a result of COVID-19 and the Limitation of Court Operations

COVID Courtroom Protocol

COVID Courtroom Protocol

Interim CJA Voucher Authorization

Interim CJA Voucher Authorization

SDNY Covid Entry Questionnaire Guide

SDNY Covid Entry Questionnaire Guide

Central Violations Bureau

THIS MATTER RELATES TO: The Central Violations Bureau

Deferral of Jury Service of Persons Prohibited from Entry to Courthouses 20 MISC 285 (CM)

Deferral of Jury Service of Persons Prohibited from Entry to Courthouses 20 MISC 285 (CM) (August 11, 2020)

Protocol for Domestic Travelers

Protocol for Domestic Travelers

2020 Phased Re-Entry Plan (Covid-19)

2020 Phased Re-Entry Plan (Covid-19)

In Re: Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic

In Re: Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic: This Matter Relates To: Requiring body-temperature screening of persons serving a term of probation or supervised release who report to a courthouse.

Suspension of Local Rule 6 (20 MISC 173)

Suspension of Local Rule 6 (20 MISC 173)

Suspension of Jury Trials Until June 1, 2020 (20 MISC 172)

20 MC 172 - Suspension of Jury Trials Until June 1, 2020

SDNY COVID-19 Entry Questionnaire Guide


Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (20 misc 138)


Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings

Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings

Extension of Time under the Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 196) (September 9, 2020)

Extension of Time under the Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 196) (September 9, 2020)

In re Matter of Certain Administrative and Civil Forfeiture Proceedings (20 MISC 194)

In re  Matter of Certain Administrative and Civil Forfeiture Proceedings (20 MISC 194)

Southern District Adopts Amendments to Rule for Division of Business 6, Criminal Proceedings

Southern District Adopts Amendments to Rule for Division of Business 6, Criminal Proceedings

Remote Access to Judicial Proceedings (21 MISC 45) (January 19, 2021)

Remote Access to Judicial Proceedings (21 MISC 45) (January 19, 2021)

SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire


Extension of Interim CJA Vouchers Authorization (20 MISC 198) (January 7, 2021)


2020 Phased Re-entry Plan (COVID-19) (November 19, 2020)


2020 Phased Re-entry Plan (COVID-19)

October 23, 2020

Temporary Provisions for Jurors and Cellular Telephone Authorization for Jurors and Trial Participants (20 MISC 316) (September 9, 2020)

Temporary Provisions for Jurors and Cellular Telephone Authorization for Jurors and Trial Participants (20 MISC 316) (September 9, 2020)

SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire


REPORTING A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST - ALL COURTHOUSE VISITORS


Termination of Authorization to Conduct Criminal Proceedings Remotely Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act

Termination of Authorization to Conduct Criminal Proceedings Remotely Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act

SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire

SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire

Temporary Provisions for Jurors and Cellular Telephone Authorization for Jurors and Trial Participants (20 MISC 316) (February 9, 2021)

Temporary Provisions for Jurors and Cellular Telephone Authorization for Jurors and Trial Participants (20 MISC 316) (December 29, 2021)

Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (20 misc 138)


PROCEDURES FOR THE FILING, SERVICE, AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS


Resumption of In-Person Presentments


Important - Service of Process Suspension (20 MISC 153)

Important - Service of Process Suspension (20 MISC 153)

Restrictions on Entry to the Courthouses (21-MISC-164) (February 9, 2021)

Restrictions on Entry to the Courthouses (21-MISC-164) (February 9, 2021)

Skype for Business Instructions for Attorneys

Skype for Business Instructions for Attorneys

Important - SDNY Restricts Courthouse Access (Second Amended)

Important - SDNY Restricts Courthouse Access (Second Amended)

COVID-19 Protocols Following Positive Diagnosis, Symptoms or Exposure to COVID-19

COVID-19 Protocols Following Positive Diagnosis, Symptoms or Exposure to COVID-19

Important - Suspension of Attorney Service Passes

Important - SDNY Suspends the Processing of New Attorney Service Passes.

Initial Appearances in Criminal Cases (20-MC-165)


Updated Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Courtroom Protocol


Entry Protocol for Travelers

Entry Protocol for Travelers

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Criminal Justice Act Panel for Foley Square and White Plains And Capital Case Panel and Habeas Panel

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Criminal Justice Act Panel for Foley Square and White Plains And Capital Case Panel and Habeas Panel

Important - SDNY Cancellation of Non-Case Related Events

Important - SDNY Cancellation of Non-Case Related Events

Important - Suspension of Attorney Admission Ceremonies

Important - Suspension of Attorney Admission Ceremonies

SDNY Warns About Fraudulent Caller Scheme

SDNY Warns About Fraudulent Caller Scheme

Central Violations Bureau

Central Violations Bureau

SDNY Announces AO 89 Criminal Subpoenas Now Available Through ECF

SDNY Announces AO 89 Criminal Subpoenas Now Available Through ECF

SDNY Announces the Introduction of Sealed Filing in ECF (Revised on 1/24/20)

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York announces the introduction of electronic filing under seal through the court’s Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system.

Public Notice For The Appointment Of Magistrate Judge (Syracuse, New York)

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York at Syracuse, New York.

Restrictions on Entry to the Courthouses (21 misc 164)


Restrictions on Entry to Courthouses (21 misc 164) (February 16, 2021)


2020-21 Phased Re-Entry Plan (COVID-19)

2020-21 Phased Re-Entry Plan (COVID-19)

SDNY Announces Standing Order Regarding Social Security Cases and Amended Rule 7.1 Statement

SDNY Announces Standing Order Regarding Social Security Cases and Amended Rule 7.1 Statement

Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings (20 MISC 176)


SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire

 SDNY (non-device) Entry Questionnaire

Southern District Adopts Amendments to Rules for Division of Business Among District Judges

Southern District Adopts Amendments to Rules for Division of Business Among District Judges

Release of Pre-Trial Detainees on Bail With Proof that All Conditions Have Been Met

Release of Pre-Trial Detainees on Bail With Proof that All Conditions Have Been Met

Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings (20 MISC 176) (December 18, 2020)


In Re: Fusion Connect, Inc.


SDNY Announces Hon. Philip M. Halpern to Sit Temporarily in Manhattan

SDNY Announces Hon. Philip M. Halpern to Sit Temporarily in Manhattan

ECF Service Interruption on Saturday, February 20, 2021

ECF Service Interruption on Saturday, February 20, 2021

SDNY Announces Certificates of Good Standing to be Requested On-Line Through ECF

Effective Monday, August 17, 2020, the Unites States District Court for the Southern District of New York will require requests for Certificates of Good Standing to be submitted electronically through the court’s Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. Payment will be made on-line during the request process. Completed Certificates will be sent to applicants by email. Instructions for submitting a request for a Certificate of Good Standing may be found at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/certificate-good-standing-wall-certificate. Questions may be directed to the court’s Help Desk at (212) 805-0800.

SDNY Announces Redesigned Website Today

SDNY Announces Redesigned Website

Temporary Suspension of In-Person Emergency Applications

In response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the United States has declared a national emergency and the Governor of New York has banned mass gatherings and ordered other restrictive measures throughout the state

SDNY ECF Service Interruption Notice for September 12 and 19, 2020

SDNY ECF Service Interruption Notice for September 12 and 19, 2020

SDNY Cautions Macintosh Users

SDNY Cautions Macintosh Users

Second Circuit Seeks Candidates for Bankruptcy Judgeships

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge. There are two vacancies in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan and one vacancy in the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Both the full vacancy announcement and the application form are posted on the Court’s website at www.ca2.uscourts.gov.

Pay.Gov Service Interruption

Please be advised the Court’s Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system will be unable to accept  on-line payments on Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET.  During this time ECF filers will be unable to complete transactions requiring a fee, including the filing of new civil and miscellaneous cases, civil appeals and Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice.  Filings that do not require a fee will be unaffected.  Filers are directed to section 23.6 of the Court’s ECF Rules & Instructions for information regarding technical issues that prevent timely filing. 

SDNY ECF Service Interruption Notice for July 11, 2020

Please be advised the court’s Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system will be unavailable from 6 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2020. During this time users will be unable to file documents on the court’s ECF system or view documents through the PACER electronic public access service. Filers are directed to section 23.6 of the Court’s ECF Rules & Instructions for information regarding technical issues that prevent timely filing.

Public Notice for Re-Appointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge Netburn


Public Notice For Reappointment Of Incumbent Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York

Public Notice For Reappointment Of Incumbent Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York

Protect Your ECF Account Information When Dealing with Third Party Service Providers

Protect Your ECF Account Information When Dealing with Third Party Service Providers

Southern District Of New York Seeking Candidates For Criminal Justice Act Panel

Southern District Of New York Seeking Candidates For Criminal Justice Act Panel

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