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Clerk's Office
Rules, Policies & Standing Orders
General Orders
Date
05/17/2024
Standing Order: Procedures Regarding the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices
04/23/2024
Standing Order LR 8
02/06/2024
Procedures to Govern the Appointment of and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
12/21/2023
Standing Order: Annual Registration Fee / Pro Hac Vice Fee
11/08/2023
Petitions for Application of Retroactive 2023 Criminal History Amendments to the US Sentencing Guidelines
07/19/2023
Procedures to Govern Mediation of Appeals from the United States Bankruptcy Court for this District
05/18/2023
Electronic Devices Standing Order
04/11/2023
ORDER CANCELING COURT PROCEEDINGS AND EXTENDING FILING DEADLINES
12/02/2022
Standing Order Regarding E-Notifications in Social Security In Forma Pauperis Proceedings
11/15/2022
Standing Order Regarding Centurion Defendants
09/29/2022
Procedures to Govern the Appointment of and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
05/10/2022
Standing Order Regarding Courtesy Copies 5-10-2022
03/14/2022
Standing Order No. 2022-2 Regarding Referrals to Magistrate Judges for Alternative Dispute Resolution
03/09/2022
In RE: Vacant Judgeship
03/07/2022
Standing Order for Objections Filed Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 72
03/03/2022
Magistrate Judge's Standing Order for ADR Mediation
11/01/2021
Standing Order Re: Centurion Defendants
07/01/2021
Designation of Chief Judge of the US Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware
03/27/2020
Filing of State Court Records in Habeas Corpus Cases Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19
03/13/2020
Standing Order Regarding Provision of Paper Copies of Electronically Filed Documents
02/06/2020
Procedures to Govern the Appointment of and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
12/23/2019
The Reappointment of Sherry R. Fallon as Full Time United States Magistrate-Judge
10/04/2019
Order Canceling Court Proceedings and Extending Filing Deadlines
07/16/2019
The Reappointment of Christopher J. Burke as Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
06/14/2019
The Appointment of Jennifer L. Hall as Full Time United States Magistrate-Judge
04/09/2019
In Re: E-Service in Pro Se Complaints where named Defendants include Connections Community Support Programs Inc. and/or its Current or Former Employees
03/18/2019
IN RE: PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE APPOINTMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SPECIAL MASTERS IN COMPLEX CIVIL CASES
11/16/2018
Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel
04/03/2018
Standing Order Re Service in Pro Se Cases Involving Connections Community Support Programs, Inc.
08/18/2017
E-filing Program Extension Order 8-18-17
07/20/2017
The Designation of Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
01/09/2017
Walter P. Matthews Appointment as Chief Probation Officer
12/05/2016
Standing Order Criminal Cases
11/28/2016
IN RE: Motions Seeking Collateral Relief on the Basis of Johnson v. United States, 135 S. Ct. 2551 (2015)
11/03/2016
Order Regarding Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds
09/08/2016
Pilot Program for E-Filing Documents in the District of Delaware by Inmates at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
08/29/2016
Revised Standing Order for District Court Fund
07/20/2016
2016 Local Rule Order
06/27/2016
Revised Federal Civil Panel Order
06/24/2016
IN RE: Motions Seeking Collateral Relief on the Basis of Johnson v. United States, 135 S. Ct. 2551 (2015)
03/09/2016
The Reappointment Of Mary Pat Thynge As Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
02/16/2016
In Re: Procedures to Govern the Appointment and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
02/08/2016
In Re: E-Service in Pro Se Complaints against the Delaware Department of Correction
12/01/2015
Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel
11/24/2015
In the Matter of the Lawyer Advisory Committee
11/23/2015
IN RE: Amendment to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m)
11/09/2015
Designation of Records in Bankruptcy Appeals
10/19/2015
IN RE: Johnson v. United States, U.S., 135 S.Ct. 2551 (June 26, 2015)
04/30/2015
In the Matter of the Lawyer Advisory Committee
03/13/2015
In Re: E-Notification in Social Security In Forma Pauperis Proceedings
02/23/2015
In Re: Pilot Program in Pro Se Complaints Against the Delaware Department of Corrections
01/23/2015
Appointment and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
12/04/2014
In Re: Procedures to Govern the Appointment and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
11/19/2014
Petitions for Retroactive Controlled Substance Sentence Reductions
10/02/2014
Revision to Electronic Case Filing Policies and Procedures
09/08/2014
Courtesy Copies of Initial Pleadings
08/27/2014
E-Service in Habeas Corpus Cases
08/27/2014
Order Regarding the Court Registry Investment System Minor's Fund
03/25/2014
Revised Standing Order for District Court Fund
10/08/2013
Standing Order for Objections Filed Under FED. R. CIV. P. 72
07/11/2013
Utilization of Magistrate Judges - Amended
06/30/2013
In Re: Pilot Program for E-Notification in Social Security In Forma Pauperis Proceedings
04/04/2013
In the matter of U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officers Personal Firearms Protocol
01/08/2013
Business Hours of the Clerk's Office
01/08/2013
Disposition of Sealed Documents in Closed Civil Cases
10/19/2012
IN RE: John G. Selvaggi, Appointment as Chief Probation Officer
08/11/2012
Procedures to Govern Mediation of Appeals from the United States Bankruptcy Court for this District - 09/11/2012
04/25/2012
The Appointment of Sherry R. Fallon as Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
02/03/2012
Procedures to Govern the Appointment and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
01/29/2012
Amended Standing Order of Reference - Title 11
01/11/2012
Petitions for Retroactive Cocaine Base Sentence Reduction under U.S.S.G § 1B1.10, Amendment 750, Effective November 1, 2011
11/17/2011
Possession by Attorneys of Cell Phones, other PDA Devices, and Laptop Computers
11/04/2011
Utilization of United States Magistrate Judges
08/04/2011
The Appointment of Christopher J. Burke as Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
06/08/2011
Procedures to Govern the Appointment and Utilization of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
05/02/2011
Amended Local Rule 8 of the Time Limits and Procedures for Achieving Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases
01/31/2011
Appointment of Merit Selection Panel for Selection of a Full-Time U.S. Magistrate Judge
07/27/2010
Procedures to Govern the Appointing of Special Masters to Hear Discovery Disputes in Intellectual Property Cases
04/16/2010
Amended Local Rules
11/16/2009
Standing Order in Pro Se Matters for Objections filed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 72 (see revised order of 10/09/2013)
11/16/2009
Standing Order in Non-Pro Se Matters for Objections filed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 72 (see revised order of 10/09/2013)
07/23/2009
Revised District Court Fund Standing Order
06/30/2009
Retained Counsel in Criminal Cases
06/30/2009
Courtroom Security Cameras
07/28/2008
Designation of a District Judge for Service Within Another District
06/30/2008
Designation of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
02/05/2008
In Re: Petitions for Retroactive Application of November 1, 2007 Amendment to Crack Cocaine Offense Level Guidelines
02/01/2008
Reappointment of Mary Pat Thynge as Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
01/23/2008
Assignment and Pretrial Management of the Fourth Judgeship Caseload
12/20/2007
In Re: The Matter of Petty Offenses Committed on the Premises of the Wilmington Veterans Administration Center
11/28/2007
Transcript Rates of Official Court Reporters
11/01/2007
Appointment of Merit Committee Panel for Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Thynge
07/19/2007
The Appointment of Leonard P. Stark as Full Time United States Magistrate Judge
06/29/2007
Assignment of Civil Cases to U.S. Magistrate Judge
06/12/2007
Amended Local Rules
01/17/2007
Appointment of Merit Selection Panel
12/15/2006
Judicial Vacancy
11/01/2005
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Addition to Panel 11/01/05
10/25/2005
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Addition to Panel 10/25/05
04/19/2005
Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases
04/05/2005
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Addition to Panel 04/05/05
03/29/2005
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Addition to Panel 03/29/05
11/10/2004
Standing Order for District Court Fund
10/22/2004
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Addition to Panel 10/22/04
10/14/2004
Panel Addition - Appointment of Special Master to hear Discovery Disputes in Intellectual Property Cases
10/14/2004
Order - Possession and Utilization of Electronic Devices in Courtroom 4B
09/24/2004
Assignment of Court Reporters
09/15/2004
Procedures - Appointment of Special Masters to hear Discovery Disputes in Intellectual Property Cases (VACATED ON 6/8/2011)
09/15/2004
Panel - Appointment of Special Masters to hear Discovery Disputes in Intellectual Property Cases (VACATED ON 6/8/2011)
07/27/2004
Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District - Initial Panel Members
07/23/2004
Procedures To Govern Mediation Of Appeals From The U.S. Bankruptcy Court For This District
04/14/2004
Publication In Accordance with Rule C (4)
01/22/2002
Intellectual Property Advisory Committee