Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
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News & Announcements: January, 2025
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, 10/16/2025
As an update to the information listed below, the general strike has been updated to a rotating strike and as of October 17, 2025, the BNC has resumed mailing to Canada, but significant delays are expected.
Originally Posted October 14...
Thu, 10/16/2025
To All Judiciary Contractors:
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary if contract funding is...
Wed, 10/08/2025
A government-wide lapse in appropriations is in effect as of October 1, 2025. The Judiciary will continue to support paid operations through Friday, October 17, 2025, using fee balances and no-year appropriations. The Court will continue to operate...
Thu, 09/25/2025
The Court will be closed on Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3, 2025.
Bankruptcy petitions for pro se debtors may be submitted through the Electronic Self-Representation module located on the Court’s website at www.akb.uscourts....
Tue, 09/09/2025
The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcement of several security features that will enhance the security of PACER accounts, including updated password standards and multifactor authentication (...
Tue, 06/10/2025
The current term of the Honorable Gary A. Spraker, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Alaska, is due to expire in October 2026. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Spraker to a new 14-year...
Thu, 05/08/2025
Information page re Multifactor Authentication.
Multifactor Authentication Coming Soon
On May 11, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF...
Mon, 03/10/2025
On April 1, 2025, the adjustment of the dollar amounts in various sections of title 11, United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code), and in one section of title 28, will become effective pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 104 and apply to cases filed on or after...
Tue, 01/07/2025
The national strike by the Canadian Union of Post Workers has been resolved and the USPS has lifted its temporary suspension of mail services to Canada. Effective January 6, 2025, USPS will resume mailing operations to Canada and the Bankruptcy...