News & Announcements

The Court has published for comment proposed revisions to the Eleventh Circuit Rules.  Click here to view.

To review the August 1, 2018 revisions to the Eleventh Circuit Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, click here.  To review the August 2018 version of the "Eleventh Circuit Guide to Electronic Filing," click here.

Beginning August 1, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit will accept original proceedings, including such documents as petitions for review and petitions for writ of mandamus, through ECF from attorney e-filers.  Please note that although documents will be deemed received as of the date submitted, the case may not be opened or docketed until up to 2 business days later.  Attorney e-filers submitting emergency original proceedings through ECF must still contact the Clerk's Office.  Click here for instructions on e-filing original proceedings.

Effective Monday, September 17, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is scheduled to implement the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen).  All CM/ECF users who wish to e-file on or after September 17, 2018, must complete a two-step process to upgrade their accounts.  Click here for additional information  

Eleventh Circuit General Order No. 43, concerning applications to file second or successive Section 2255 motions which may be affected by the en banc decision in Ovalles v. U.S., has been issued.  Click here to view the General Order. 

The Court has published for comment proposed revisions to the Eleventh Circuit Rules.  Click here to view.

To review the April 2, 2018 revisions to the Eleventh Circuit Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, click here.

Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida

Due to routine maintenance, CM/ECF will be offline this Saturday, February 10, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EST).

On November 13, 2017, the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation.  While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties represented by counsel will also be required to submit most documents through the new electronic filing system.  Attorneys who expect to file documents electronically will need to register in advance for the system.  Additional information is available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/electronicfiling.aspx.