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News & Announcements: 02/2026

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Mon, 2026-02-02

After more than 15 years of dedicated service to the federal judiciary, United States Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore has notified Chief District Judge James R. Sweeney II of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana of his intention to retire on January 1, 2027.  A Public Notice seeking applicants to fill the vacancy that will be created by Judge Dinsmore’s departure has been posted on the Southern District of Indiana’s website and can be accessed here: https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities. See full Press Release linked below.

  Press Release