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Joseph N. Laplante, Chief Judge
Paul J. Barbadoro, Judge
Steven J. McAuliffe, Judge
Joseph A. DiClerico, Jr., Judge
Landya Boyer McCafferty, Magistrate Judge
James R. Starr, Clerk

For information on how to file cases, forms required, etc., see the Case Processing section.

Address for Clerk's Office:

Warren B. Rudman U.S. Courthouse
55 Pleasant Street, Room 110
Concord, NH 03301-3941.

Office/telephone hours:

The Clerk's Office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each business day. The telephone hours, during which the main public office number will be answered, are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Should an emergency occur between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., an emergency contact number will be given on the answering system. Otherwise, please try to limit your calling to the usual telephone hours.

For a listing of Clerk's Office staff and direct-dial phone numbers, please refer to Personnel Directory.

Please note that all individuals entering the Rudman Courthouse/Cleveland Federal Building are required to produce identification ("100% ID"). Additionally, persons entering the facility will be required to place any coat, briefcase, bag or box in their possession on an x-ray machine belt and, when directed to do so, to proceed through a magnetometer. Persons may be subject to further screening using a hand-held metal detector security wand or other screening procedures depending upon national security alerts or other unusual circumstances. If a person has a medical condition that prevents him or her from passing through the magnetometer, court security personnel may employ alternative screening techniques.

Also note that federal law prohibits members of the public from possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a federal building. Finally, the court's local rules prohibit members of the public from possessing cell phones, computers, cameras and other similar electronic devices unless otherwise authorized by LR 83.7 and persons attempting to bring such devices into the courthouse will be required to leave them with court security officers at the front entrance (note court security are not responsible for the loss or damage to any such electronic device left in their possession).

Filings:

In-person filings should be made at the Clerk's Office. Mailed pleadings should be sent to the address above. There is also a 24-hour depository located at the south entrance of the Cleveland Building. When leaving pleadings, be sure to stamp the pleading, not just the envelope, with the date/time stamp. Pleadings left in the 24 hour depository are retrieved once daily, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

ADA Features
This section contains information on the ADA features available to visitors of the court.

Building Pictures
These slide shows depict the courthouse facilities, courtrooms and available technology.

Complaints of Judicial Misconduct / Disability
This link to the Circuit Executive's Office in Boston provides access to forms for filing complaints of judicial misconduct or disability and rules governing the complaint process.

Court Reporters/Transcripts
Helpful information about the Court's responsibility for maintaining a record of court proceedings is presented. How to contact our official court reporters, order a transcript, and a list of services offered is documented.

Financial
This section contains information on fees, the court's credit card program, and post-judgment interest rates.

Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains answers to numerous "general nature" questions asked of the court staff.

History
In addition to a link to the FJC's History of the Federal Judiciary, this section contains modified web versions of this court's history, which was initially drafted in 1991. We will continue to make improvements and additions to the court's history as time permits.

Historical Exhibits
This page provides information on the historical art exhibits that can be found in the Rudman Courthouse.

Holidays
This link to the United States Office of Personnel Management's website, provides a complete listing of Federal holidays for the current and several upcoming years.

Interpreting
This section contains a link to the Federal Judiciary's webpage, which provides general information, the current fees for contract interpreters, and registration for the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination for Spanish/English. This section also contains information about the current mileage and per diem reimbursement rates.

Maps/Directions/Parking
This section contains directions to the court and parking information. We have also added several interactive map links to help you find your way.

Naturalization
This section contains information on naturalization ceremonies held at the court, procedures, and a link to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services web site.

Personnel Directory
This section contains a contact list and staff directory.

Policies
This section contains information and links to policies regaring press, privately-funded seminars / judges, and public access to naturalization records.

Statistics
Graphical comparison of number and types of filings.

Students' Page
This educational section provides numerous activities for students wishing to know more about the Federal Court system and its personnel.

Event Registration
This section allows members of our Bar, the public and the court staff to register on-line for selected training classes and/or other events of interest.

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