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News & Announcements: January, 2025
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, 10/30/2025
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Clerk's Office of the US District Court for the District of Maine will have extended office hours to 8PM for walk-in traffic in the Portland division only.
Wed, 10/29/2025
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan in October...
Mon, 10/20/2025
Beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, the federal judiciary, including the United States District Court for the District of Maine, no longer has sufficient funding for its operations due to the continuing lapse of congressional appropriations. ...
Tue, 09/30/2025
If the government shuts down at midnight on September 30, 2025, the Federal Judiciary will not shut down. The Federal Judiciary that includes the federal court in the District of Maine will remain open and continue operations for an unspecified...
Wed, 09/24/2025
On September 24, 2025, Chief Judge Lance Walker issued a general order (attached) restricting electronic access to sealed and restricted documents effective immediately. Sealed and restricted documents will continue to be filed in CM/ECF under...
Thu, 09/04/2025
Important Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line:
A fake website is currently impersonating www.cvb.uscourts.gov and may...
Thu, 08/07/2025
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MAINE
GENERAL ORDER ESTABLISHING 2025 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Federal law establishes holidays for federal employees, on which days the offices of the United States District Court for the District of Maine are...
Wed, 05/14/2025
Registration is now open
The United States District Court for the District of Maine is joining fifty-three other federal district courts in hosting the 2025 Virtual POWER Act event on June 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM (EST). You are invited to attend the...
Wed, 05/07/2025
Please note: Although the federal REAL ID Act is in effect, it does not impact the ability of the public to enter the US District Court courthouses. A REAL ID is not required for courthouse entry.
Visitors must only present a valid photo ID, but...
Tue, 05/06/2025
On May 11th, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (...