The U.S. District Court will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026. This includes the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Probation Office for the Western District of Wisconsin. The court will reopen on Tuesday, September...
News & Announcements
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.
Wed, 09/02/2026
The Western District of Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Probation and Pretrial Services Officer to work in Madison. Officers perform functions that aid judicial officers in making informed decisions about persons charged with, and convicted of,...
Wed, 08/05/2026
Effective July 1, 2026, the Clerk of Court is collecting payments for garnishments, restitution, fines, and other criminal debts through Pay.gov. The administrative order and payment instructions can be found...
Tue, 05/05/2026
This year's POWER Act Event explores how attorneys entering pro bono work can support domestic violence victims and survivors within sovereign Tribal Nations.
For more information about the speakers and for registration information, please...
Fri, 03/20/2026
United States Bankruptcy Chief Judge Catherine J. Furay of the Western District of Wisconsin has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when her current...
Sun, 03/01/2026
Federal courts continue to receive reports of fraudulent e-mails, telephone calls, and text messages from people who claim to be jury administrators, other court employees, or law enforcement officers. Often, the caller threatens arrest, demands...
Wed, 02/11/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, including the Bankruptcy Court and the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services, will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Washington's Birthday, an official Federal Holiday...
Mon, 02/09/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin now accepts online payments of non-criminal court fees and ...
Mon, 02/09/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will no longer accept cash beginning on April 1, 2026. The court will continue to accept credit and debit cards, ACH payments, money order, personal checks, and cashier's checks. This...
Thu, 01/22/2026
The judges of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin have appointed Chad Elgersma to continue in the position of United States Attorney under 28 U.S.C. § 546(d). Mr. Elgersma had served on an interim basis...