Court Bulletins

Coming Soon: Updated Password Standards Enforcement (PACER)

Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access. The new password must: Be 14-45 characters in length. Contain at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one special character (all special characters are allowed). Not contain any part of your first name, last name, username, or email address. Passwords must also be updated every 180 days. This will help reduce the risk of extended use of compromised passwords. Impacted users will be prompted to update their password upon login. Users may skip the process three times before their account is locked. Once an account is locked, users will not be able to perform any activity until they change their password. Users are encouraged to update their password as soon as possible. In preparation, users should ensure that they know their security questions and answers and have access to the email address associated with their PACER account in the event they need to reset their password. If users do not know their security questions and answers, they should contact the PACER Service Center for assistance. Users sharing their account should coordinate with their teams to avoid locking each other out. Finally, if using third-party software, users should check if they need to take any additional action as it relates to that software. If you have any questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 or pacer@psc.uscourts.gov. The PACER Service Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.

POWER Act 2026 Virtual Event

12/22/2025 Notice Regarding Amendments to the Local Rules with Redline Version

Filing Sealed Documents

Effective September 23, 2025 Filing Sealed Documents in Criminal Matters. Superseding Order Regarding a Change in the Procedures for Filing Documents Under Seal.

Implementation of Multifactor Authentication

Additional Security Enhancements Coming Soon (PACER) For more information or questions, please visit the PACER website or contact the PACER Service Center at 1-800-676-6856. Please do not contact the Court for assistance. We do not have the ability to assist with this new feature.

CJA New Applications and Reappointments

The Criminal Justice Act Committee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York is accepting new applications for appointment, and applications for reappointment, to the panel of attorneys under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, through September 8, 2025.

Courthouse Security and Limitations on the Use of Electronic Devices

Courthouse Security and Limitations on the Use of Electronic Devices Within the United States Courthouses in the Eastern District of New York.

Electronic delivery of documents by self-represented, or pro se, individuals.

Electronic delivery of documents by self-represented, or pro se, individuals.

Notice to Bar Redline of Joint Local Rule Amendments Effective January, 01 2025

Notice to Bar Redline of Joint Local Rule Amendments Effective January, 01 2025 of Eastern and Southern District Courts Adopt Amendments to Joint Local Rules and Eastern and Southern District Courts Adopt Amendments to Joint Local Rules Redline.

Direct Assignment Program

The Direct Assignment Program, which originally commenced on September 25, 2023, has been extended until March 25, 2027, subject to further extension by the Board of Judges. See below Administrative Order 2025-14 for details.

Requests for a Reduction in Sentence

Notice to the Bar concerning requests for a reduction in sentence.

Sharing PACER Credentials

Sharing PACER account credentials with third-party service providers or designating providers as a secondary recipients of Notices of Electronic Filing or Notices of Docket Activity (NEF/NDA) will grant access to restricted case information and documents in violation of court orders (either through sealing, filing ex parte or other restrictions to access) and/or federal rules. Ensure that your security practices keep restricted documents and other information secure in accordance with court order(s) and Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. Fee exempt users may not share the documents they obtain from PACER under the exemption unless expressly authorized by the court. See Fed. R.Civ. P. 5.2(e); Fed. R.Crim. P. 49.1(e),(g).

Important Notice re Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

In cases assigned to the ECF system, service is complete provided all parties receive a Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF), which is sent automatically by email from the Court (see the NEF for a list of who did/did not receive notice electronically). Transmission of the NEF constitutes service upon all Filing and Receiving Users who are listed as recipients of notice by electronic mail. It remains the duty of Filing and Receiving Users to maintain current contact information with the court and PACER and to regularly review the docket sheet of the case.