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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, 2023-07-18
Job Opportunity - Official Court Reporter

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.

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Closing Date: August 19, 2023 or until filled

Mon, 2023-07-17
Investiture for the Hon. Matthew P. Brookman Set for July 21

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
Attorney Training and CLE Opportunity Announced: Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Satellite Attorney Recruitment & Training Program

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
Public Notice Re: Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

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.

Public Notice Re: Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

Mon, 2023-03-13
Formal Investiture Ceremony Held for Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr

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. 

Mon, 2023-02-27
Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge

The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Craig M. McKee at Terre Haute, Indiana, is due to expire on August 22, 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, March 24, 2023.  Click on the link below for more details.

  Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge

Mon, 2023-02-13
Press Release - Southern District of Indiana Accepting Applications for Potential U.S. Magistrate Judge Vacancy - Evansville, Indiana

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
Black History Month Program Set for February 10

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
Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman Nominated to District Judgeship; District Judge Richard L. Young to Assume Senior Status

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
M. Kendra Klump Selected as United States Magistrate Judge

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.

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