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.

Thu, 06/26/2025

On August 25, 2025, the Administrative Office (AO) will enforce updated Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) and Case Management/...

Fri, 05/16/2025

Please be advised: The Department of Homeland Security has determined that federal courthouses are exempt from the provisions of the REAL ID Act.  A REAL ID is not required to enter the federal courthouse....

Wed, 04/30/2025

REAPPOINTMENT OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER WILLIAM F. NETTLES IV

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Wed, 03/12/2025

United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina...

Thu, 01/09/2025

Please note that the Clerk’s Office will open at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month to allow for district-wide training.

Mon, 12/02/2024

The following amended and new rules and forms became effective December 1, 2024...

Thu, 11/07/2024

There will be an early dismissal of District Court Clerk’s office staff at 1 pm Friday, November 8th in advance of the Veterans Day holiday.
The office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.  
We apologize...

Mon, 10/07/2024

ECF will be unavailable beginning Friday, October 25th at noon until Monday, October 28th at 7:00am for a security update. The Clerk's offices in Asheville,...

Sun, 09/29/2024

The Standing Order entered on October 3, 2024, closing the court in Asheville, NC is hereby rescinded effective Monday, October 28, 2024. 

The Asheville courthouse will reopen at 8:00 am on that date. 

In-person filings and mailings...

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