On May 11, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.  

Once implemented, all CM/ECF and PACER users will be able to enroll in MFA. Users with CM/ECF access will be required to enroll in MFA, while users with PACER-only access will have the option to enroll.  

Federal Public Defender Vacancy - Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana

Please take note that the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has recently updated its Administrative Procedures for Filing Electronic Documents.  The most impactful change is an increase in the maximum file size for document uploads to CM/ECF and the Judicial Evidence Recording System (JERS).  Before your next Middle District of Louisiana e-filing transaction, be sure to carefully review the revised Administrative Procedures.  

Beginning April 1 and continuing through April 30, 2025, the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Louisiana will be accepting applications for membership on the Criminal Justice Act Panel ("CJA Panel"), as authorized by the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the Middle District of Louisiana ("the Plan").

The Plan allows for the creation of a panel of attorneys who will be available to accept federal criminal appointments under the Criminal Justice Act in those cases in which the Office of the Federal Public Defender cannot accept appointments.

The Middle District of Louisiana is in the process of qualifying jurors for future jury service.

If you receive a Qualification Postcard in the mail, you are required by federal law to respond. A questionnaire is NOT a jury summons and does NOT require you to appear at the courthouse. 

The Middle District of Louisiana is in the process of qualifying jurors for future jury service.  If you receive a Qualification Questionnaire in the mail, you are required by federal law to respond. A questionnaire is NOT a jury summons and does NOT require you to appear at the courthouse.  See Jury FAQs for more information on the juror qualification process at the Middle District.

The U.S. District Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st - Thursday, January 23rd due to the severe winter weather and will reopen on Friday, January 24th.

CM/ECF E-Filing access will remain available and HelpDesk support available at 225-389-3500.
 

The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of an amendment to Evidence Rule 801, which would take effect on December 1, 2026.  The comment period is open until February 17, 2025. 

The U.S. District Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st - Wednesday, January 22nd due to the impending severe winter weather and will reopen on Thursday, January 23rd. 

CM/ECF E-Filing access will remain available and HelpDesk support available at 225-389-3500.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana introduces “Courtney,” an intelligent customer service chatbot available on the court’s public website. This innovative solution will enhance users’ search experience by making it even easier to efficiently access general court information tailored to the user’s specific needs. Visit https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov, click “Let’s chat”, and let Courtney help answer your questions today!