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News & Announcements: 01/2026

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, 06/11/2026

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 to...

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...