United States Court of Appeals
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Fifth Circuit
Honorable Priscilla R. Owen, Chief Judge
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Clerk's Office Hours of Operation
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays*. Other office closings, such as for inclement weather,
will be announced on this website and also on the main telephone line. Documents may be filed electronically using the Court's CM/ECF system at any time. In the event you need to file an emergency motion outside of normal business hours, appropriate arrangements should be made with the Clerk's Office in advance.
*Federal Holidays - Our office remains open on some Federal Holidays, operating with a reduced staff. No court deadlines are set on Federal Holidays regardless of whether or not staff are working:
New Years Day - Office Closed
Martin Luther King Day - Reduced Staff
Washington's Birthday - Reduced Staff
Mardi Gras - Office Closed
Memorial Day - Office Closed
Independence Day - Office Closed
Labor Day - Office Closed
Columbus Day - Reduced Staff
Veterans Day - Reduced Staff
Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed
Christmas Day - Office Closed