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Court Holidays
2025
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 | National Day of Mourning for President Carter |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Washington's Birthday |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth Day |
| Friday, July 4 , 2025 |
E-Filing
In 2002, the Eastern District of Wisconsin began allowing attorneys to electronically file documents using the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system, also known as CM/ECF. Attorneys should electronically open all civil and miscellaneous cases, as well as electronically file all civil and criminal documents, including sealed documents. Exceptions to electronic filing include the opening of sealed cases, documents filed in sealed cases, as well as criminal waivers of indictment.
Local Rules and Guidance
U. S. District Court for Eastern District of Wisconsin Local Rules
General, Civil, and Criminal
Effective February 1, 2010 (As amended February 21, 2023)
Forms
National Forms
Offical court forms approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States for use in all District Court/Bankruptcy Courts.
Local Forms
Official court forms approved by the XXXX for use in the District of XXXX.
Programs & Services
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Judges' Info
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