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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, 10/28/2026
NOTICE:
Jurors will be unable to access reporting status information online or via the toll-free number on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 7am – 5pm, due to planned maintenance.
Tue, 10/27/2026
The arraignments of Defendants Ryan Eichelberger, Tameka Johnson, and Carlton Upton, Jr. shall begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Courtroom One, located on the fourth floor of the Newport News United States Courthouse. ...
Sun, 10/25/2026
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has completed upgrades for NextGen CM/ECF on October 25, 2026. Registered e-filers now have access to electronically file.
Wed, 10/21/2026
The VAED CM/ECF system will be down this weekend, undergoing maintenance for an important upgrade. We anticipate the system being unavailable to court users, members of the bar, and other registered public filers from 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday,...
Thu, 08/27/2026
Due to a power outage in the area, the Norfolk Federal Courthouse will be closed for the remainder of the day.
Mon, 06/15/2026
Effective October 1, 2026, the fee schedule for interpreter services will be increased. Please read more information about the increased rates here.
Fri, 05/15/2026
In extended observance of the federally established holidays for Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve, the United States Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia will be closed on the following additional days, by...
Wed, 04/15/2026
Effective Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is pleased to introduce a new Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) for self-represented (pro se) litigants.
EDSS...
Thu, 04/09/2026
COMING SOON:
Effective April 15, 2026, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia will introduce the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS), a service that may be used by pro se (self-represented) parties who would...