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Notice: Due to a nationwide judiciary financial system upgrade, registry funds received by the Clerk’s Office between June 2, 2025, and July 1, 2025, cannot be invested in an interest-bearing account until July 2, 2025.

Notice: After-Hours Emergency Applications

Notice: Southern District of New York Seeking Candidates for Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel

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