The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch is due to expire on October 23, 2016. Members of the bar and public are invited to submit comments whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended for reappointment. Please see the full public notice attached below for more details.
Public Notice for Reappointment of an Incumbent Magistrate Judge
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Tue, 2015-12-01
Wed, 2015-11-25
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has ordered that amended Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m), effective December 1, 2015, shall apply only to cases in this Court that commence on or after December 1, 2015. Please click on the attached Order for more details.
Wed, 2015-11-18
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has issued a media advisory in the case of United States v. Jared Fogle (1:15-cr-159-TWP-MJD). Media intending to cover the November 19 change of plea and sentencing hearing in this case should read the advisory for important information on parking and media zones.
Mon, 2015-11-16
District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt today issued a Decorum Order in case no. 1:15-cr-159, United States v. Jared Fogle. This Order outlines the procedures to be followed before, during, and after the change of plea and sentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 9:00 am at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse. Please see the attached order for further information.
Fri, 2015-11-13
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 December 13, 2015, the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The proposed revisions are linked below.
Wed, 2015-11-04
All commentary regarding case number 1:15-cr-159, USA v. Jared Fogle, must be submitted in writing to:
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
c/o Courtroom Deputy Clerk
U.S. District Court
Room 105
46 East Ohio Street
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Judge Pratt is reviewing all letters received in this matter.
Wed, 2015-11-04
All commentary regarding case number 1:15-cr-159, USA v. Jared Fogle, must be submitted in writing to:
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
c/o Courtroom Deputy Clerk
U.S. District Court
Room 105
46 East Ohio Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Judge Pratt is reviewing all letters received in this matter.
It is not practical to receive, read, listen to, or respond to comments sent to the court in any other manner, including e-mails or phone calls to the judge, the judge's chambers, or to her staff.
Wed, 2015-10-14
The Eighth Annual Court History and Continuing Legal Education Symposium will be presented on Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Court House, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, in the William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtroom (Courtroom 202). Organized by the Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and sponsored by the Court, this three-hour Continuing Legal Education event will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For full details and registration information, please see the attached Press Release.
Tue, 2015-09-15
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has selected Evansville attorney Matthew P. Brookman to serve as Magistrate Judge, primarily for the Evansville division. Pending successful completion of a background check by the FBI, Mr. Brookman will replace The Honorable William G. Hussmann, who will retire on January 31, 2016. See the press release below for complete details.
Fri, 2015-08-28
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Bankruptcy and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules, and they have been published for a period of public comment. The proposed amendments, Rules Committee reports explaining the proposed changes, and other information are posted on the Judiciary’s website, which can be accessed by clicking on the link below. The public comment period ends February 16, 2016.
Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence