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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, 2023-02-13

On December 21, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden nominated United States Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman as District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Once confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Magistrate Judge Brookman will fill the vacancy created by Judge Richard L. Young's assumption of senior status. Judge Brookman's confirmation will also create a United States Magistrate Judge vacancy for the Southern District of Indiana. Please click the link below for more details, including information on the application process for this potential vacancy.

  Press Release - Southern District of Indiana Accepting Applications for Potential U.S. Magistrate Judge Vacancy - Evansville, Indiana

Tue, 2023-01-24

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is pleased to announce its 24th annual Black History Month event. This year's hour-long program, A Glimpse into the Lives of African Americans Responsible for Upholding the Law, will be held in courtroom 202 at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM. A virtual option will also be available for those who cannot attend in person. Please see the Press Release for full details. 

Thu, 2022-12-22

Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, on behalf of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, congratulates Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on his nomination to a district judgeship in the Southern District of Indiana. President Joseph R. Biden made the nomination on December 21, 2022. If confirmed by the Senate, Magistrate Judge Brookman will fill the vacancy created by Judge Richard L. Young's assumption of senior status, a form of semi-retirement that will allow him to reduce his caseload. See the Press Release for full details. 

Wed, 2022-12-07

The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce the selection of M. Kendra Klump for the position of United States Magistrate Judge. Ms. Klump will fill the vacancy created by the recent elevation of the Honorable Doris L. Pryor from Magistrate Judge of the Southern District of Indiana to Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.  More information can be found in the Press Release.

Thu, 2022-11-10

The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Van T. Willis at New Albany, Indiana, is due to expire on May 14, 2023. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new four-year term.  Comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended by the panel for reappointment and must be received by Friday, December 9, 2022.  Click on the link below for more details.

  Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge

Fri, 2022-10-28

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana came together on October 27 to celebrate and honor retiring Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. Judge Lynch was appointed to the court on October 24, 2008, and she was reappointed in 2016. She officially steps down on October 31, 2022, concluding 14 years of dedicated service to the court. Please see the Press Release for full details. 

Tue, 2022-10-25

The Court has considered the recommendation of the Local Rules Advisory Committee that the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana be adopted, and the Clerk issued a Public Notice on September 12, 2022, regarding the proposed amendments. The Court has considered the proposed amendments and the comments received.  Therefore, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, Rule 83 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hereby gives public notice that the following amendments to the Local Rules of this Court are adopted, effective December 1, 2022.  Click on the link below for the amendments.

  Public Notice Re: Amendments to Local Rules

Mon, 2022-09-12

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, Rule 83 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hereby gives public notice of the following:  The Local Rules Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Indiana has recommended, and the District Court has authorized release for a period of public comment through October 12, 2022, the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.  Please see the Public Notice linked below for details.

  Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

 

Wed, 2022-09-07

On Friday, October 7, at 2:00 pm EDT, the United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana and the Indiana State Bar Association Latino Affairs Committee will host their sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. This year, the keynote address will be given by the Hon. Mario Garcia, Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and first Hispanic judge appointed to the Court. Limited in-person seating is available. Virtual participation will also be offered. Full details can be found in the Press Release.

Tue, 2022-08-02

The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce the selection of Kellie M. Barr for the position of United States Magistrate Judge. Ms. Barr will fill the vacancy created by the October 31, 2022, retirement of Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. Please see the Press Release for full details. 

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