The court has modified procedures for granting appellate counsel access to matters sealed in the District Courts.  Further information is available in the attached general order.

Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users must update their password to comply with updated password standards.  Please see the PDF below for details.

Chief Judge Jennifer W. Elrod has appointed Michael Bentley (Jackson, Mississippi) as Chair of the Lawyers Advisory Committee.  Other members appointed were Gaines Cleveland (Gulfport, Mississippi); Tom Flanagan (New Orleans, Louisiana); Allison Jones (Shreveport, Louisiana); Aaron Nielson (Austin, Texas); and Matthew Wright (Amarillo, Texas).  The appointments are for two-year terms and are effective October 31, 2025. Further information regarding the Committee is available here.