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News & Announcements
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.
Mon, 06/01/2026
Federal law establishes public holidays for federal employees. These holidays are observed through the granting of administrative leave to the staff of the offices of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West...
Wed, 05/20/2026
Position: U.S. Probation Officer (USPO) or Probation Officer Assistant (POA)
Announcement #: 26-PO-02
Appointment Type: Full-time, Regular
Location:...
Thu, 05/14/2026
Wesley P. Page
Wesley P. Page has expressed an interest in reappointment for an additional term as the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of West Virginia. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit...
Wed, 05/13/2026
Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk issued the following statement today regarding the Honorable John T. Copenhaver, Jr.:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our dear friend and colleague, the...
Mon, 03/02/2026
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone at Wheeling, West Virginia, is due to expire on September 3, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to...
Wed, 12/03/2025
Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 23, 2025. Under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2074 and 2075 and...
Wed, 08/27/2025
Order For The Display Of Flags At Half Staff
Tim lived a life marked by integrity, servant leadership and unwavering faith, and his service on the Court reflected
those values. He was appointed at a pivotal moment in the...
Thu, 07/10/2025
The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is seeking a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Sun, 05/11/2025
As previously announced, multifactor authentication (MFA) will be required for all filers in Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) with enrollment beginning May 11, 2025.
By December 31, 2025, all CM/ECF users MUST be...