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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