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Revised Administrative Procedures for Filing Electronic Documents

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.  

Office of Public Defender Accepting Applications for Membership on the Criminal Justice Act Panel through April 30, 2025

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.

Juror Qualification Questionnaire Mailout January 30, 2025

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.

Announcing New Customer Service Chatbot and Local Rules Intelligent Search Tool

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!

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