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.
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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, 2024-07-08
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana came together on Friday, June 28 at a senior status celebration honoring District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson. Please see the Press Release for further 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tue, 2023-05-16
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 June 13, 2023, 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.
Mon, 2023-03-13
A formal investiture ceremony celebrating the appointment of Kellie M. Barr as United States Magistrate Judge took place on Friday, March 10, at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis. Please see the Press Release for full details.