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We need your feedback on PACER!
To assist with a current PACER program assessment, users of PACER may participate in a short survey regarding their satisfaction with current services and any suggestions for potential enhancements. (updated 11/18/2009)  Details
Thanksgiving Closing Order
The US District Court and all related court agencies will be closed 11/26/2009 - 11/27/2009 for the Thanksgiving holiday. (updated 10/28/2009)  Details
Notice Of Potential Variance In Crack Cocaine Cases
Use the link provided to view Administrative Order re: notice of potential variances from sentencing guidelines in crack cocaine cases. (updated 7/8/2009)  Details
CM-ECF Update-Docket Corrections
Use this link to review changes in Clerk`s Office quality control procedures regarding ECF Filings. (updated 2/11/2009)  Details
New Kids Court web site released
The Western District of North Carolina announces its new interactive web site for kids. Read the press release here: (updated 9/15/2008)  Details
ECF TIP - DISCLOSURE OF REDACTED MATERIAL
Avoid inadvertent disclosure of redacted material by using proper redaction techniques. (updated 8/13/2008)  Details
Transcripts Available Electronically!
Effective April 1, 2008, all transcripts ordered of proceedings before U.S. District Judges and Magistrate Judges in the Western District of N.C. will be filed with the Court electronically under the following guidelines. (updated 3/31/2008)  Details
Motions Based On Retroactive Crack Cocaine Guidelines
The following procedure shall be followed by agencies and attorneys in this district to assist the Court in resolving sentence-reduction motions based upon retroactive amendments to the crack cocaine guidelines. (updated 2/27/2008)  Details
JUDGE WHITNEY STANDING CRIMINAL ORDER
Effective February 1, 2008, all cases assigned to Judge Whitney will be governed pursuant to his standing order. (updated 1/30/2008)  Details
Effective Feb.1, 2008 Presentence Reports filed in CM-ECF
Effective Friday, February 1, 2008, Presentence Reports will be filed and served via CM-ECF. (updated 1/25/2008)  Details
Judge Thornburg Standing Order-Objection/Variance to PSR
Standing Order entered by Judge Thornburg regarding requirements for objections/variances to Presentence Reports in Asheville and BC Divisions (updated 1/16/2008)  Details
Federal Court Adopts New Local Rules
Effective January 1, 2008, new local rules have been adopted for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of N.C. (updated 1/10/2008)  Details
Pre 1992 Case Search Available
Index card search now available for cases filed prior to 1992 (updated 2/22/2006)  Search
Certain Electronic Devices Allowed In Courthouse
Effective immediately, members of the bar, paralegals or other assistants when accompanied by the attorney, federal employees, along with state and county law enforcement employees, are permitted to bring certain electronic devices into the courthouse (updated 11/21/2005)  Details
Regarding Demonstrations, Parades, Or Solicitations
This matter is before the court on its own motion as it appears from news reports and other sources that there is a possibility that persons may desire to demonstrate, parade, or otherwise solicit in the vicinity of the U.S. Courthouses in the Western District (updated 3/6/2003)  Details
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