The current term of office of Eric Vos, Federal Public Defender for the District of Puerto Rico, is due to expire on April 10, 2023. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is considering the reappointment of Eric Vos to a new four-year term of office subject to public notice and opportunity for public comment. Upon reappointment, the incumbent would continue to perform the duties of his office as specified in The Criminal Justice Act of 1964, as amended, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
The court is pleased to preside over the naturalization ceremony hosted by Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, NH. The event is open to the public and will begin at 10 a.m. New citizens should follow the instructions on their notices from USCIS for arrival times and specific instructions for the day. The ceremony will take place outdoors under a tent, rain or shine. Mask are optional but encouraged. Due to current transmission rates of Covid-19 in New Hampshire, the receiving line with the judge and special guests will be restricted to new citizens only.
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire will host an investiture ceremony for United States District Judge Samantha D. Elliott at the Rudman Courthouse at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The ceremony will be followed by an outdoor reception. For more information on the event, please click here. Due to current COVID-19 community transmission levels, masks must be worn during the ceremony, attendance will be limited, and registration is required.
It is with a heavy heart that the court announces the passing of District Judge Joseph A. DiClerico, Jr. For a statement on his passing, please click here.
The Honorable Samantha D. Elliott was sworn in today as the 18th United States District Judge for the District of New Hampshire. For more information, click here.
The POWER Act brings the federal court and local organizations together annually to promote pro bono representation. On Tuesday, September 15, 2021, at 12 p.m., the 603 Legal Aid Pro Bono Referral System’s DOVE Project will present “Legal Advocacy Fosters Victim Safety and Financial Self-Sufficiency,” a live webcast promoting free legal services for under resourced survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The legal needs range from family law and estate planning to consumer issues, housing concerns, and federal tax liabilities.
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a new Standing Order (21-18) establishing that the Rudman Courthouse and district court clerk’s office will be open to the public during regular business hours effective June 1, 2021. To access the order, please click here.
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a new Standing Order (21-14) addressing the status of civil jury trials and mediations. For more information, please click here.
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has issued a new standing order on the filing of highly sensitive information. Read the order here.
In this 30-minute video, Chief Judge McCafferty and five other chief judges in New England ask Dr. Erin Bromage questions about the importance and safety of the COVID vaccines.
Effective December 1, 2020, there will be an increase in some of the district court fees. Most notably, the fee for filing a new civil action will increase from $400 to $402. For a full list of fee increases, click on this link.
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a new Standing Order (20-33) restricting access to the Rudman Courthouse during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please click here.