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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.

Tue, 2020-01-14

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been informed that scammers are calling individuals with cases pending before the court, posing as court staff, and requesting that the victim provide his or her Social Security number. A court official or other government employee will never contact someone and demand personal information or payment by phone or email.

Residents of the Southern District of Indiana who believe they have been the victim of this scam are encouraged to report the incident to the District Court Clerk’s Office at 317-229-3700 and the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. For additional information things to remember, who to call, and what to do if you are contacted by a scammer, view the Press Release

Thu, 2019-04-25

On November 28, 2017, Chief U.S. District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson and U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler warned the public of a nationwide scam in which individuals pose as government officials and claim the victim is about to be arrested for failing to appear for jury duty, failing to pay an IRS penalty, or defaulting on a legal or contractual obligation. Individuals are told that they can avoid arrest by paying a fine. The contact may be via telephone, email, or written correspondence. The Southern District of Indiana has become aware that in an attempt to make the scam more convincing, perpetrators are using the names of real government officials, including the name of Clerk Laura Briggs. Also, in some cases, the scammers are “spoofing” real courthouse phone numbers, making it appear as though the call is coming from the courthouse. Please be advised that the U.S. Courts do not operate in this way. Federal Court officials will never call or e-mail a member of the public to demand payment. Anyone receiving such a phone call or e-mail is welcome to call the District Court Clerk’s Office at 317-229-3700 to verify that the attempt to collect payment is a scam. The full press release is linked below.

 Jury Scam Press Release

Mon, 2024-09-23

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 18, 2024, the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.  Please see Public Notice linked below for details.

  Public Notice Re: Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

Wed, 2024-09-04

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm EDT, Andres Chavez, Cesar's grandson, will speak about his grandfather's life, work, and legacy in a moderated conversation with Magistrate Judge Mario Garcia. This discussion will be the keynote address at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Indiana State Bar Association Latino Affairs Committee's eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Please see the Press Release for details and registration information. 

Tue, 2024-06-25

INDIANAPOLIS (June 25, 2024) – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, in conjunction with federal district courts across the country, will offer a virtual training session for attorneys to promote the provision of pro bono services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The program will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. For full details, see the press release.

Mon, 2024-04-15

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 May 15, 2024, the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Please click on the link below for details.

  Public Notice Re: Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

Wed, 2023-10-11

35 Years of Marion County Jail Overcrowding Litigation, plus A View from Both Sides of the Bench

16th Annual Court History & Continuing Legal Education Symposium to take place November 3

 

INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2023) – The 16th annual Court History & Continuing Legal Education Symposium will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis, Indiana. This year's symposium will feature an exploration of the long-running Marion County jail overcrowding litigation, along with a judges' roundtable exploring experiences from both sides of the bench. For complete details and registration information, please see the Press Release.

Event Flyer

Tue, 2023-07-18

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a Federal Court Reporter position located in the U. S. Courthouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Official Court Reporters report directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk and must adhere to the requirements of the District’s Court Reporter Management Plan, the Court Reporter’s Manual published by the Administrative Office of the US Courts, and the policies of the Judicial Conference.

Link to Posting

Closing Date: August 19, 2023 or until filled

Mon, 2023-07-17

The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, announced that a formal swearing-in ceremony for United States District Judge Matthew P. Brookman will be held Friday, July 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CDT at the Winfield K. Denton Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Evansville, Indiana. Please see the Press Release for full details. 

Thu, 2023-06-01

INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2023) – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will sponsor a virtual training session for attorneys on modest means/pro bono representation of victims of domestic violence in Indiana. The training will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 12:00pm EST/ 9:00am CST in the Jury Assembly Room of the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis, Indiana. A Zoom option will be available to those who are unable to travel to the Courthouse. The session will last 1 hour. For complete details and registration information, please see the Press Release.

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