Judiciary News
Federal Judiciary Says New Judgeships Needed
Published onMarch 13, 2007
The Judicial Conference of the United States today voted to ask Congress to create 67 new federal judgeships-15 for the courts of appeals and 52 for the district courts.
Conference Moves to Enhance Judges' Accountability, Ethical Compliance
Published onSeptember 19, 2006
The Judicial Conference of the United States today approved two policies aimed at aiding and enhancing judges' compliance with established ethical obligations.
Conference Supports Shift in Responsibility for Courthouses
Published onMarch 14, 2006
The Judicial Conference of the United States today affirmed its continued support for legislation that would let the Judiciary assume responsibility from the General Services Administration (GSA) for the management, operation, repair, leasing, and construction of federal courthouses.
Conference Memorializes Late Chief Justice Acts on Administrative, Legislative Matters
Published onSeptember 20, 2005
The Judicial Conference of the United States today passed a resolution recognizing the late Chief Justice Rehnquist for his "integrity, courtesy, deep humility, and courage."
Conference Calls Off-Site Security for Judges Top Priority
Published onMarch 15, 2005
The Judicial Conference of the United States today said off-site security for judges is “of the gravest concern to the federal Judiciary” and will be the top priority in discussions with the Attorney General and Director of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Conference Adopts Cost-Containment Plan in Wake of Limited Congressional Funding: Continues Push for Court Funds
Published onSeptember 21, 2004
The Judicial Conference of the United States today agreed to implement a number of sweeping cost-containment measures, including a two-year moratorium on 42 federal courthouse construction projects.
Funding and Electronic Access Top Judicial Conference Agenda
Published onMarch 16, 2004
Potential funding shortages that could eliminate or severely restrict key federal court operations, and the latest step to increase Internet access to court case files highlighted the agenda of today’s meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Judicial Conference Seeks Restoration of Judges’ Sentencing Authority
Published onSeptember 23, 2003
The federal courts’ policy-making body voted today to support repeal of a new law that severely limits the ability of trial judges to depart from Sentencing Guidelines and requires reports to Congress on any federal judge who does so.
Judicial Conference Asks Congress to Create 57 New Judgeships
Published onMarch 18, 2003
The Judicial Conference of the United States today voted to ask Congress to create a total of 57 new federal judgeships—11 for the courts of appeals and 46 for the district courts.
Judicial Conference Judgeship Recommendations Endorsed by Administration
Published onSeptember 24, 2002
The Judicial Conference of the United States was told by Attorney General John Ashcroft today that the Bush Administration supports creation of new judgeships to help federal courts in dire need of relief.
Judicial Conference Approves Pilot Program for Remote Public Access to Criminal Case Files
Published onMarch 13, 2002
The Judicial Conference of the United States today approved creation of a pilot program to allow selected courts to provide Internet access to criminal case files.
Judicial Conference Approves Recommendations on Electronic Case File Availability and Internet Use
Published onSeptember 19, 2001
The Judicial Conference of the United States today concluded business suspended following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. In a mail ballot of its 27 members, the Judicial Conference adopted policies that govern the electronic availability of federal court case file information and the workplace use of the Internet by judges and court employees.
Judicial Conference Adopts Strategy to Improve Pay for Top Government Officials
Published onMarch 14, 2001
The Judicial Conference of the United States today voted to pursue vigorously a three-part plan for improving the compensation of judges and other high level federal officials.
Judicial Conference Opposes Sweeping Restrictions on Educational Programs
Published onSeptember 19, 2000
The Judicial Conference of the United States voted today to oppose legislation that would prohibit federal judges from accepting "anything of value in connection with a seminar" because the legislation is overly broad, would have unintended consequences, and has not been adequately studied.
Judicial Conference Condemns Courtroom Sharing Proposal
Published onMarch 14, 2000
The Judicial Conference of the United States today voted to "strongly condemn the unilateral efforts of the Office of Management and Budget to impose a courtroom sharing policy on the judicial branch, as an unwarranted and inappropriate intrusion into the constitutionally mandated independence of the Judiciary."