News & Announcements
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.
Nominations for the Attorney Advisory Committee
Release Date
Fri, 2019-04-05
The Court is requesting that attorneys who practice before the Court and who are interested in serving on the Court’s Attorney Advisory Committee submit their names for consideration. Please see the attached notice.
Recognition Certificates
Release Date
Fri, 2019-03-29
The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 are attached below.
Recognition Certificates
Release Date
Mon, 2018-11-19
The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 are attached below.
Recognition Certificates
Release Date
Thu, 2018-08-16
The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 are attached below.
Local Rules Effective August 1, 2018
Release Date
Thu, 2018-07-26
Effective August 1, 2018, Local Rule 9070-1 (Exhibits) is modified. Click here for the order...
Administrative Order Extending Filing and Response Deadlines (1-18-mp-00004-RNO)
Release Date
Fri, 2018-07-20
Due to a system outage of the Court’s filing system (CM/ECF), users were unable to file documents to case dockets on July 19, 2018. It is, therefore, ORDERED that:
1. Any filing deadlines of July 19, 2018, are hereby...
Maintenance of CM/ECF System -- Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 5:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Release Date
Mon, 2018-07-16
Please note that on SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 from 5:00 AM until 1:00 PM, the Administrative Office of the U.S....
Important Announcement Regarding Judge Van Eck's Hearings
Release Date
Wed, 2018-06-27
CHANGES-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
1. September 11th was removed.
2. In October, the date for Ch. 13 matters was moved from the 10th to the 24th.
Important Announcement Regarding Judge Opel's Hearings
Release Date
Tue, 2018-06-26
CHANGES-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please note the following change for Wilkes-Barre Confirmation Hearing dates on Judge Opel's 2018 General Activity Calendar:
- October 10, 2018 has been MOVED to October 12,...