Administrative Orders

2023 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
23-30 10.13.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-29 09.27.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-28 09.14.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-27 09.01.2023 In Re: Removal of Senior United States District Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. from the Civil Case Assignment System
23-26 08.21.2023 Order Revising the Occupant Emergency and Facility Security Committees
23-25 08.21.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-24 08.07.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-23 07.27.2023 Order Impaneling Grand Jury
23-22 07.19.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-21 06.29.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-19 06.21.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-18 06.07.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-17 06.02.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-16 05.11.2023 Order Terminating Authorization for Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
23-15 05.08.2023 Order Establishing a Court Pro Se Committee
23-14 04.18.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-13 04.12.2023 In Re: Grand Jury 23-03; Order Empaneling Grand Jury
23-12 04.11.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-11 03.14.2023 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
23-10 03.09.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judges for Determination
23-09 03.08.2023 In Re: Order Appointing Primary and Alternate Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) Coordinators
23-08 03.01.2023 In Re: Appointing and Reappointing Members To Server On the Standing Local Rules Committee
23-07 02.10.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judge for Determination
23-06 01.30.2023 In Re: Grand Jury 23-01, Order Impaneling Grand Jury
23-05 01.20.2023 Re: Order Extending Banking Business Signature Authority to Deputy Clerk Tracy Wherry
23-04 01.20.2023 Re: Order Cancelling Banking Business Signature Authorities of Retiring Clerk of Court, Thomas M. Gould, and Assigning Signature Authority to Successor Clerk of Court, Wendy R. Oliver
23-03 01.20.2023 Standing Order - Court Unit Executive Travel Authorization
23-02 01.11.2023 In Re: Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
23-01 01.10.2023 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination


2022 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
22-29 12.20.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-28 11.28.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-27 11.02.2022 Order Establishing Committee for Development of Occupant Emergency Programs
22-26 10.27.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-25 09.23.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-24 09.16.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-23 09.12.2022 In Re: Grand Jury 21-03
22-22 08.29.2022 In Re: Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant To CARES Act
22-21 08.26.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-20 08.17.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-19 08.01.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-18 08.01.2022 In Re: Grand Jury 22-04
22-17 07.20.2022 In Re: Grand Jury 22-03
22-16 07.08.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-15 06.27.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-14 06.22.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-13 05.23.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-12 05.31.2022 In Re: Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant To CARES Act
22-11 05.25.2022 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Court Improvement Fund Plan
22-10 04.27.2022 In Re: Grand Jury 22-02
22-09 04.11.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-08 03.29.2022 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
22-07 03.22.2022 In Re: Grand Jury 22-01
22-06 03.04.2022 In Re: Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
22-05 02.16.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-04 02.09.2022 In Re: Appointing Members to Serve on the Standing Local Rules Committee
22-03 01.28.2022 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
22-02 01.24.2022 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
22-01 01.04.2022 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak


2021 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
21-36 10.24.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-35 12.21.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-34 12.16.2021 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
21-33 12.13.2021 In Re: Adding Senior U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla to the Criminal Case Assignment System
21-32 12.08.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-31 11.12.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-30 10.04.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-29 10.05.2021 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to Senior Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr.
21-27 09.08.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-25 08.12.2021 In Re: Order Empanelling Grand Jury 21-01
21-24 08.18.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-23 07.20.2021 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
21-22 07.16.2021 In Re: Grand Jury
21-20 07.08.2021 In Re: Adoption of Modification to This District's Court Reporter Management Plan
21-18 06.03.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-16 04.19.2021 In Re: Order Appointing the Honorable Jennie D. Latta to Serve as Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge
21-15 04.19.2021 In Re: Order Establishing Terms of Service for Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee
21-13 04.23.2021 In Re: Order to Rescind Administrative Order Nos. 2009-02 and 2019-01 and Assign All Pro Se Prisoner Cases Filed Under 42 U.S.C 1983 § 1983 in the District to Judge Samuel H. Mays
21-12 04.21.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-11 04.14.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-09 03.16.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-08 02.24.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-07 02.22.2021 In Re: Approving Nominees to Serve on the Standing Local Rules Committee
21-06 02.03.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
21-05 02.03.2021 In Re: Procedures for the Filing, Service, and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents Relating to Civil or Criminal Proceedings
21-04 01.26.2021 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
21-03 01.22.2021 In Re: Procedures for the Filing, Service, and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents Relating to Civil or Criminal Proceedings
21-02 01.12.2021 In Re: Order Appointing Court Liason of the Criminal Justice Panel
21-01 01.12.2021 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak


2020 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
20-45 12.30.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-44 12.07.2020 In Re: Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
20-43 12.01.2020 In Re: 2019-2 Grand Jury
20-42 11.25.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-41 11.09.2020 In Re: Adoption of Modification to this District's Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
20-40 11.02.2020 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Local Rules of the Western District of Tennessee
20-39 10.29.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-38 10.15.2020 In Re: Authorization for Clerk of Court to Issue Subpoenas and U.S. Marshal to Serve Subpoenas at Goverment's Expense in Appointed Cases
20-37 10.02.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-34 09.11.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-33 08.21.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-32 07.24.2020 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
20-31 07.24.2020 In Re: The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff
20-30 07.17.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-29 07.07.2020 In Re: Consolidation of US Probation and US Pretrial Services Offices
20-28 06.26.2020 In Re: Reauthorization of Vido Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
20-27 06.24.2020 Order Extending Term of Grand Jury
20-26 05.29.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-25 05.28.2020 Standing Order In Re: Criminal Changes of Plea, Sentencings, and Supervised Release Violation Proceedings Set Before Judge J. Daniel Breen for the Time Period of June 1, 2020, to June 30, 2020.
20-24 05.28.2020 Standing Order In Re: Criminal Changes of Plea, Sentencings, and Supervised Release Violation Proceedings Set Before Chief Judge S. Thomas Anderson for the Time Period of June 1, 2020, to June 30, 2020.
20-23 05.14.2020 In Re: Appointment of the Chief of the U.S. Probation Office
20-22 05.06.2020 In Re: Order Appointing the Honorable Tu M. Pham to Serve as Chief United States Magistrate Judge
20-21 04.21.2020 In Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-20 04.21.2020 In Re: Appointment of Primary and Alternate EDR Coordinators
20-19 04.03.2020 In Re: Extension of Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-18 04.01.2020 In Re: Order Adopting Revised Model Employee Dispute Resolution Plan
20-17 03.30.2020 In Re: Authorization for Video Teleconferenncing or Telephone Conferencing Pursuant to CARES Act
20-14 03.23.2020 In Re: Closure of the Jackson, TN, Federal Courthouse
20-13 03.20.2020 In Re: Facility Entry Protocols Resulting From Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-12 03.16.2020 In Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19 Outbreak
20-11 03.13.2020 In Re: Jury Trials Under the Exigent Circumstances Resulting from COVID-19
20-10 02.28.2020 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
20-09 02.27.2020 In Re: Approving Appointments and Reappointments of Members of the Standing Local Rules Committee
20-08 03.02.2020 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
20-06 02.07.2020 In Re: Order Appointing Members of the Panel Selection Committee for the Criminal Justice Act Panel
20-05 02.12.2020 In Re: Order Adopting Modification to the Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
20-04 01.22.2020 In Re: Grand Jury 20-01
20-03 01.23.2020 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
20-02 01.07.2020 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Local Rules and Patent Rules of the Western District of Tennessee
20-01 01.14.2020 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service


2019 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
19-37 12.13.2019 In Re: Appointment of Interim Chief US Probation Officer
19-35 11.22.2019 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of a United States Magistrate Judge
19-34 11.13.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-30 10.18.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-28 10.28.2019 In Re: Order Amending the Plan for Appointment of Counsel Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, "CJA Plan"
19-27 09.09.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-24 07.25.2019 Order Impaneling Grand Jury
19-23 07.24.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-22 07.02.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-21 06.26.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-20 06.11.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-19 06.24.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
19-18 05.05.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
19-17 04.11.2019 In Re: Recusal of Judge When Former Judge Appears and Restriction of Former Judge Representation in Certain Court Proceedings
19-16 04.11.2019 Re: Pretrial Services Reports
19-15 04.04.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-14 04.05.2019 In Re: Approving Appointment of Members of the Standing Local Rules Committee
19-13 03.22.2019 In Re: Reappointment of Tu M. Pham, U.S. Magistrate Judge
19-12 03.22.2019 In Re: Reappointment of Diane K. Vescovo, Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge
19-11 03.37.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
19-10 03.12.2019 In Re: Order Reassigning Cases to Magistrate Judge Jon A. York
19-09 03.12.2019 In Re: Order Reassigning Civil Referral to Magistrate Judge Jon A. York
19-08 03.08.2019 The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Jon A. York
19-07 02.27.2019 In Re: Assessing Eligibility for Relief Under the First Step Act of 2018
19-06 02.28.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
19-05 02.04.2019 In Re: Order Reassigning Cases To Senior District Judge James D. Todd
19-04 02.01.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
19-03 01.15.2019 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 19-01
19-02 01.10.2019 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
19-01 01.10.2019 In Re: Assignment of Pro Se Prisoner Cases Filed Pursuant to 42 USC 1983 in the Western Division.


2018 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
18-35 01.08.2019 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - December 2018
18-34 12.04.2018 In Re: Continued Operation of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in the Absence of an Appropriation Bill or Continuing Resolution by the United States Congress
18-33 11.29.2018 In Re: Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel to Consider the Reappointment of Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo and U.S. Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham
18-32 11.20.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Mark S. Norris
18-31 11.20.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Mark S. Norris
18-30 11.20.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Mark S. Norris
18-29 11.20.2018 In Re: Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination.
18-28 11.20.2018 In Re: Order Reassigning Cases to District Judge James D. Todd
18-26 11.30.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - November 2018
18-25 10.01.2018 In Re: Adoption of Modifications to ADR Plan to Remove the Requirement That Non-Attorneys Complete a Minimum of Four Hours of Training in Federal Court Civil Practice and Procedure
18-24 10.2.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - October 2018
18-23 08.27.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - September 2018
18-22 07.31.2018 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judge for Determination
18-21 08.01.2018 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 18-02
18-20 07.31.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - August 2018
18-19 07.06.2018 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judge for Determination
18-18 07.06.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - July 2018
18-17 06.25.2018 In Re: Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of a United States Magistrate Judge
18-16 05.25.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - June 2018
18-15 05.01.2018 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
18-14 04.24.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - May 2018
18-13 04.09.2018 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
18-12 03.13.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - April 2018
18-11 03.09.2018 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
18-10 03.09.2018 In Re: Adding Senior US District Judge Jon P. McCalla to the Criminal Case Assignment System
18-09 02.26.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge J. Daniel Breen
18-08 02.26.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Thomas L. Parker
18-07 02.26.2018 In Re: Presiding Judicial Officer and Approving Nominees to Serve on the Standing Local Rules Committee
18-06 02.26.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Thomas L. Parker
18-05 02.26.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Thomas L. Parker
18-04 02.26.2018 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to District Judge Thomas L. Parker
18-03 02.14.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - March 2018
18-02 01.24.2018 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - February 2018
18-01 01.04.2018 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 18-01


2017 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
17-41 12.28.2017 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
17-40 12.21.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - January 2018
17-39 12.01.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - December 2017
17-38 11.27.2017 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Local Rules and Patent Rules of the Western Disrict of Tennessee
17-37 11.01.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - November 2017
17-36 10.13.2017 In Re: The Transfer of Offender Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4100, et seq. Re: Joshua George Zaffis
17-35 10.18.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - October 2017
17-34 09.18.2017 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
17-33 09.12.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - September 2017
17-32 08.18.2017 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
17-31 08.07.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - August 2017
17-30 07.24.2017 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 17-02
17-29 07.07.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - July 2017
17-28 06.16.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - June 2017
17-27 05.24.2017 In Re: Reappointment of Charmiane G. Claxton, United States Magistrate Judge
17-26 05.24.2017 In Re: Order Increasing Petit and Grand Juror Attendance Fees for Extended Service
17-25 05.05.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - May 2017
17-24 05.01.2017 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
17-23 04.05.2017 In Re: Order To Rescind Administrative Order 2009-07
17-22 04.05.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-21 04.06.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - April 2017
17-20 06.19.2017 In Re: Order Regarding Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds Including Disputed Ownership Funds (28 USC §1335)
17-19 03.28.2017 Order Assigning Cases To Senior District Judge Jon P. McCalla
17-18 03.28.2017 Order Assigning Cases To District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman
17-17 03.28.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To District Judge John T. Fowlkes
17-16 03.28.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-15 03.28.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman
17-14 03.27.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-13 03.27.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-12 03.27.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-11 03.24.2017 Order Reassigning Cases To Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
17-10 03.18.2017 Standing Order: Court Unit Executive Travel Authorization
17-09 03.14.2017 In Re: Approving Appointment of Members of the Standing Local Rules Committee
17-08 03.13.2017 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo
17-07 03.13.2017 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham
17-06 03.13.2017 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton
17-05 03.13.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - March 2017
17-04 03.03.2017 Order Amending the Plan of the US District Court for the Western District of TN Providing Representation of Counsel Under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, 18 USC 3006A, as Amended
17-03 02.13.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - February 2017
17-02 01.17.2017 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 17-01
17-01 01.10.2017 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - January 2017


2016 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
16-40 12.30.2016 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-39 12.19.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - December 2016
16-38 11.18.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - November 2016
16-37 12.22.2016 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel to Consider the Reappointment of a United States Magistrate Judge
16-36 10.13.2016 Standing Order: Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-35 10.31.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - October 2016
16-34 09.19.2016 Standing Order: Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-33 09.13.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - September 2016
16-32 09.01.2016 In Re: Reappointment of Edward G. Bryant, United States Magistrate Judge
16-31 08.25.2016 In Re: Filing of the State Court Record in All Habeas Petitions Pursuant to 28 USC 2254 and 2241.
16-30 08.10.2016 Standing Order: Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-29 08.05.2016 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Plan for Appointment of Counsel for Pro Se Indigent Parties in Civil Cases
16-28 08.05.2016 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Court Improvement Fund Plan
16-27 08.05.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - August 2016
16-26 07.27.2016 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 16-07
16-25 07.20.2016 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 16-02
16-24 07.15.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - July 2016
16-23 06.28.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service
16-22 05.20.2016 In Re: Order Regarding Migration to and Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds in the Court Registry Invesment System
16-21 05.09.2016 In Re: Standard Review Policy for Johnson Cases
16-20 05.09.2016 In Re: Protocols for Docketing Criminal Judgements Imposing Restitution Payments
16-19 05.09.2016 In Re: Filing Presentence Investigation Reports and Related Documents Under Seal via CM/ECF
16-18 05.09.2016 In Re: Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge
16-17 05.18.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2016
16-16 05.10.2016 In Re: Adoption of Modifications to ADR Plan for Incorporating Provisions of the Pro Se IFP Plan When Non-IFP Party Is Granted a Fee Waiver
16-15 04.21.2016 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-14 04.14.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2016
16-13 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr.
16-12 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Judge Jon P. McCalla
16-11 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Judge Sheryl H. Lipman
16-10 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.
16-09 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Judge S. Thomas Anderson
16-08 04.05.2016 Order Reassigning Pending Social Security Cases to Chief Judge J. Daniel Breen
16-07 03.14.2016 Order Approving Nominees to Serve on the Standing Local Rules Committee - AMENDED
16-06 03.07.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2016
16-05 02.26.2016 Order Approving Nominees to Serve on the Standing Local Rules Committee
16-04 02.08.2016 Order Impaneling Grand Jury 16-01
16-03 03.18.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2016
16-02 01.21.2016 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
16-01 01.13.2016 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2016


2015 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
15-24 12.21.2015 In Re: Mandatory Electronic Submission of CJA Payment Vouchers
15-23 12.15.2015 In Re: Pilot Program for Patent Cases
15-22 12.8.2015 In Re: Order to Increase Fees for General and Pro Hac Vice Admissions
15-21 12.7.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2015
15-20 11.13.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2015
15-19 10.13.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2015
15-18 10.2.2015 In Re: Assessing Eligibility for Relief Under Johnson
15-17 9.10.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2015
15-16 8.7.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2015
15-15 8.3.2015 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
15-14 7.31.2015 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
15-13 7.30.2015 In Re: Order Impaneling 15-01 Grand Jury
15-12 7.22.2015 In Re: Order Impaneling 15-02 Grand Jury
15-11 7.10.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2015
15-10 5.13.2015 In Re: Senior Status District Judges are Eligible to Vote on All Matters of Internal Court Administration in this District
15-09 6.9.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2015
15-08 5.13.2015 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
15-07 5.11.2015 Adoption of Revisions to Plan for Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Parties in Civil Cases
15-06 5.5.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2015
15-05 4.7.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2015
15-04 3.17.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2015
15-03 Reserved
15-02 2.12.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2015
15-01 1.13.2015 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2015


2014 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
14-30 11.25.2014 In Re: Order Creating the Position of Chief United States Magistrate Judge and Order Appointing the Honorable Diane K. Vescovo to Serve as Chief United Magistrate Judge
14-29 11.07.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2014
14-28 11.03.2014 In Re: Assignment of Social Security Appeals
14-27 10.09.2014 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judge for Determination
14-26 10.02.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2014
14-25 09.19.2014 In Re: Standing Order for Certain Requests for Non-Disclosure
14-24 09.18.2014 In Re: Petitions for Sentence Reductions
14-23 09.18.2014 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to the Magistrate Judge for Determination
14-22 09.03.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2014
14-21 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-20 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-19 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-18 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-17 08.31.2014 In Re: Mediation Plan for Pro Se Civil Cases With Parties Granted In Forma Pauperis Status
14-16 07.30.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2014
14-15 07.07.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2014
14-14 06.03.2014 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
14-13 06.03.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2014
14-12 05.23.2014 In Re: Order Assigning and Re-assigning Cases to Sheryl H. Lipman
14-11 05.02.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2014
14-21 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-20 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-19 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-18 09.03.2014 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
14-17 08.31.2014 In Re: Mediation Plan for Pro Se Civil Cases With Parties Granted In Forma Pauperis Status
14-16 07.30.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2014
14-15 07.07.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2014
14-14 06.03.2014 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
14-13 06.03.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2014
14-12 05.23.2014 In Re: Order Assigning and Re-assigning Cases to Sheryl H. Lipman
14-11 05.02.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2014
14-10 04.18.2014 In Re: The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
14-09 04.08.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2014
14-08 03.11.2014 Standing Order Referring Setting and Conducting Scheduling Conferences to the Assigned Magistrate Judge
14-07 03.10.2014 Standing Order Referring Setting and Conducting Scheduling Conferences to the Assigned Magistrate Judge
14-06 03.07.2014 Standing Order Referring Setting and Conducting Scheduling Conferences to the Assigned Magistrate Judge
14-05 03.04.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2014
14-04 02.13.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2014
14-03 01.28.2014 In Re: Approving Re-appointment of Members of the Standing Local Rules Committee
14-02 01.14.2014 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2014
14-01 01.03.2014 In Re: Order Adopting Revisions to the Local Rules


2013 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
13-18 09.30.2013 In Re: Stay of Civil Proceedings in the US District Court for the Western District of TN in the Absence of an Appropriation Bill or Continuing Resolution by the US Congress.
13-17 09.30.2013 In Re: Continued Operation of the US District Court for the Western District of TN in the Absence of an Appropriation Bill or Continuing Resolution by the US Congress
13-16 08.30.2013 In Re: Order on Unit Executive Travel
13-15 08.09.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2013
13-14 07.23.2013 General Order Adopting Student Practice Rule
13-13 07.09.2013 In Re: The Removal of US District Judge Jon P. McCalla From the Criminal Case Assignment System Upon His Assumption of Senior Status
13-12 06.27.2013 In Re: Order Amending the Plan for Establishment, Administration, and Operation of the Court Improvement Fund
13-11 06.27.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2013
13-10 06.06.2013 In Re: Designation of Official Duty Station for United States District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
13-09 06.05.2013 Amended Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
13-08 06.05.2013 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
13-07 05.23.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2013
13-06 05.01.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2013
13-05 04.29.2013 Standing Order Referring All Non-Prisoner Pro Se Cases to Magistrate Judges for Management
13-04 04.02.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2013
13-03 02.27.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2013
13-02 01.31.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2013
13-01 01.08.2013 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - Janumary 2013


2012 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
12-22 12.03.12 In Re: Adoption of a Search and Seizure Policy and Creation of a Search and Seizure Team for the United States Probation Office
12-21 11.29.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2012
12-20 11.01.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2012
12-19 10.22.12 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
12-18 10.03.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2012
12-17 08.30.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2012
12-16 08.02.12 In Re: Order Assigning and Reassigning Cases to John T. Fowlkes, Jr. United States District Judge
12-15 08.01.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – August 2012
12-14 07.25.12 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury 12-02
12-13 07.17.12 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
12-12 06.26.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – July 2012
12-11 05.23.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – June 2012
12-10 05.09.12 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
12-09 04.30.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – May 2012
12-08 03.27.12 In Re: Order Amending Local Rule 83.8(a)(1) Assignment of Cases
12-07 03.22.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – April 2012
12-06 03.08.12 In Re: Pilot Program for Patent Cases
12-05 02.29.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service – March 2012
12-04 02.17.12 Re: Appointment of a Standing Local Rules Committee
12-03 02.14.12 In Re: Court Reporter Management Plan
12-02 01.24.12 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service for February 2012
12-01 01.26.12 Order Impaneling Grand Jury 12-01


2011 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
11-25 12.13.11 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
11-24 11.28.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse form Jury Service - December 2011
11-23 11.3.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse form Jury Service - November 2011
11-22 10.25.11 Order Amending Local Rule 4.1 Service of Process and Local Criminal Rule 16.1(c)(2) Discovery Procedures in Criminal Cases
11-21 10.11.11 In Re: The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
11-20 09.23.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse form Jury Service - October 2011
11-19 09.19.11 Order Adopting Local Patent Rules
11-18 08.30.11 Order Establishing Policy on Disclosure of Probation Office Records
11-17 08.24.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2011
11-16 08.01.11 Order Impaneling Grand Jury 11-02
11-15 07.21.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2011
11-14 06.22.11 In Re: Order Revising Local Rule 83.2(a) Pursuant to the Guidelines for the Cameras Pilot Project in the District Courts
11-13 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2011
11-12 05.25.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2011
11-11 04.25.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2011
11-10 03.23.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2011
11-09 02.25.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2011
11-08 02.18.11 Order Adopting Revisions to the Local Rules
11-07 02.17.11 In Re: Reappointment of Tu M. Pham, United States Magistrate Judge
11-06 02.17.11 In Re: Reappointment of Diane K. Vescovo, United States Magistrate Judge
11-05 02.09.11 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
11-04 01.20.11 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service
11-03 02.11.11 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
11-02 01.07.11 Order Establishing Committee for Development of Occupant Emergency Programs
11-01 01.06.11 Order Approving Establishment of the Reentry/Drug Court Program


2010 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
10-23 11.30.10 Re: Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judges
10-22 11.23.10 Re: Pretrial Release Status Reports
10-21 11.29.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2010
10-20 11.01.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2010
10-19 10.12.10 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
10-18 09.21.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2010
10-17 11.02.10 In Re: Order For Reconciliation and Adjustments to Treasury Fund 6855XX ("Deposit Fund")
10-16 08.17.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2010
10-15 07.27.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2010
10-14 07.21.10 In Re: Order Impaneling Grand Jury
10-13 06.28.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2010
10-12 06.10.10 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Deposit Account to the United States Treasury
10-11 06.04.10 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Deposit Account to the United States Treasury
10-10 06.04.10 In Re: The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
10-09 05.10.10 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
10-08 05.24.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2010
10-07 04.19.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2010
10-06 04.06.10 In Re: Order Confirming Cancellation of Banking Business Authority to Deputy Clerk Mary Mangone and Extending Banking Business Authority to Deputy Clerk Tracy Wherry
10-05 03.25.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2010
10-04 03.23.10 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
10-03 02.26.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2010
10-02 02.05.10 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2010
10-01 02.10.10 In Re: Grand Jury 10-1 - Order Impaneling Grand Jury


2009 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
09-23 10.27.09 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
09-22 10.27.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- November 2009
09-21 10.21.09 Order Amending Time Deadlines Pursuant to the Statutory Time Period Technical Amendments Act of 2009
09-20 10.20.09 Order Amending Local Rule 83.3 Assignment of Cases
09-19 09.29.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- October 2009
09-18 09.17.09 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
09-17 09.02.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- September 2009
09-16 07.28.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- August 2009
09-15 06.30.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- July 2009
09-14 06.09.09 Order Reassigning Civil Referral and Presiding Cases to Magistrate Judge Chamiane G. Claxton
09-13 06.04.09 The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Charmiane Claxton
09-12 06.02.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- June 2009
09-11 05.27.09 Administrative Order Permitting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Conduct Administrative Naturalization Proceeding for Active Duty U.S. Servicemen
09-10 04.29.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- May 2009
09-09 04.22.09 Order Supplementing Administrative Order 2008-35 regarding transcripts of Voir Dire Hearings
09-08 04.17.09 In the Matter of Appointment of Lawrence J. Laurenzi as United States Attorney
09-07 04.14.09 In Re: Reassignment of Pro Se Cases Filed Pursuant to 42 USC 1983
09-06 04.01.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- April 2009
09-05 02.26.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- March 2009
09-04 02.04.09 Order Transferring Funds from the Court's Pro Bono Expense Fund Account to the Court Improvement Fund Account
09-03 02.02.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service -- February 2009
09-02 01.27.09 In Re: Assignment of Pro Se Cases Filed Under 42 USC 1983 in the Eastern Division
09-01 01.28.09 In Re: Grand Jury 09-1; Order Impaneling Grand Jury


2008 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
08-40 01.05.09 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - January 2009
08-39 12.15.08 In Re: Order Assigning Cases to Edward Bryant, United States Magistrate Judge
08-38 12.12.08 The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Edward G. Bryant
08-37 12.12.08 Re: Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge
08-36 11.25.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse From Jury Service - December 2008
08-35 11.21.08 Re: Policies and Procedures Regading the Implementation of the United States Judicial Conference Policy on Electronic Availability of Transcripts via CM/ECF
08-34 11.20.08 In Re: Transfer of Dyer County Jurors to the Eastern Division
08-33 10.29.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2008
08-32 10.08.08 Standing Order Referring Certain Matters to Magistrate Judge for Determination
08-31 10.06.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2008
08-30 10.09.08 Order Amending Local Rule 67.1 Investment of Registry Funds
08-29 08.27.08 Order Revising Occupant Emergency Plan
08-28 08.28.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2008
08-27 07.28.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2008
08-26 07.28.08 In Re: Grand Jury 08-2 -- Order Impaneling Grand Jury
08-25 07.25.08 Order Amending Local Criminal Rule 12.1(a) Motions in Criminal Cases
08-24 06.30.08 In Re: Reassignment of Social Security Appeals in the Western Division (Amended Order)
08-23 06.27.08 In Re: Reassignment of Social Security Appeals in the Western Division
08-22 06.24.08 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Deposit Fund Account to the United States Treasury
08-21 06.24.08 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
08-20 06.24.08 Designation of Official Duty Stations for District Judge J. Daniel Breen and District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
08-19 06.30.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2008
08-18 05.23.08 Standing Order of Reference of Scheduling Conference for Cases Assigned to District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
08-17 05.28.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2008
08-16 05.27.08 In Re: Order Reassigning Civil Cases to United States District Judge J. Daniel Breen
08-15 05.21.08 Order Reassigning Criminal Cases from Judge J. Daniel Breen to S. Thomas Anderson
08-14 05.21.08 Order Reassigning Civil Cases from Judge J. Daniel Breen to S. Thomas Anderson
08-13 05.22.08 In Re: Order Reassigning Civil and Criminal Cases to Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo and Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham
08-12 05.20.08 In Re: Assignment of Social Secruity Appeals in the Eastern Division
08-11 05.19.08 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge
08-10 05.20.08 In Re: Order Reassigning Cases to United States District Judge J. Daniel Breen
08-09 05.14.08 Civil Case Reassignments upon Judge James D. Todd Taking Senior Status (Cases reassigned to Judge Breen)
08-08 05.05.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2008
08-07 03.31.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2008
08-06 03.18.08 In Re: Petitions for Retroactive Application of November 1, 2007, Amendment to Crack Cocaine Offense Guidelines
08-05 02.25.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2008
08-04 02.12.08 In Re: Confirmation of the Appointment of Thomas M. Gould as the Clerk of Court and Confirmation of Banking Business Signature Authorities
08-03 01.29.08 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2008
08-02 01.22.08 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis
08-01 01.04.08 Unit Executive Travel


2007 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
07-26 12.18.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2008
07-25 12.11.07 Revision to Local Rule 83.4 Amending Name of the Federal Building
07-24 11.29.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2007
07-23 11.06.07 Re: Increase to Transcript Fee Rates
07-22 10.29.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2007
07-21 10.02.07 Re: Adoption of Revision to the Civil Pro Bono Plan to Provide for Malpractice Insurance Premiums Covering Civil Pro Bono Panel Attorneys to be Paid for out of the Civil Pro Bono Fund Account
07-20 09.24.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2007
07-19 08.23.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2007
07-18 08.06.07 Standing Order of Reference of Scheduling Conferences for Cases Assigned to District Judge Bernice B. Donald
07-17 07.27.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2007
07-16 07.17.07 Standing Order of Reference of Scheduling Conferences for Cases Assigned to District Judge Jon P. McCalla
07-15 07.27.07 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis
07-14 07.17.07 Standing Order of Reference of Scheduling Conferences for Cases Assigned to District Judge J. Daniel Breen
07-13 07.13.07 Standing Order of Reference of Scheduling Conferences - Eastern Division
07-12 06.27.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2007
07-11 05.29.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2007
07-10 05.15.07 In the Matter of: Collateral Fines for Petty Offense Cases for: Offenses Committed on Tennessee Valley Authority Property (Order of the Court Providing for Forfeiture of Collateral In Lieu of Appearance)
07-09 04.27.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2007
07-08 03.28.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2007
07-07 03.20.07 Senior Status District Judges are Eligible to Vote on Matters of Internal Court Administration in this District
07-06 03.20.07 Payment of Guardian Ad Litem Fees from the Pro Bono Expense Fund for Representation of Indigent Minor or Incompetent Parties
07-05 03.20.07 Adoption of Revisions to the Local Rulse of Court for the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
07-04 02.27.07 Order Providing for Confidentiality of Sentencing Recommendations
07-03 02.26.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2007
07-02 01.29.07 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2007
07-01 01.23.07 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis


2006 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
06-20 12.22.06 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2007
06-19 12.06.06 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2006
06-18 10.26.06 In Re: Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2006
06-17 09.26.06 Order to Close Registry Accounts and Transfer Funds
06-16 09.21.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - October 2006
06-15 08.28.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - September 2006
06-14 08.14.06 Order Transferring Unclaimed Fund from the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
06-13 08.04.06 Order Revising Occupant Emergency Plan
06-12 07.25.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - August 2006
06-11 07.21.06 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis
06-10 Administrative Order was prenumbered, but withdrawn by Clerk of Court
06-09 06.19.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - July 2006
06-08 05.24.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - June 2006
06-07 04.19.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - May 2006
06-06 03.21.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - April 2006
06-05 02.27.06 Policies and Procedures Regarding the Filing of Social Security Appeal Transcripts in the Western District's Electronic Case Filing System
06-04 02.23.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - March 2006
06-03 02.16.06 Order Reassigning Cases to Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo and Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham
06-02 01.25.06 In Re: Order On Requests for Excuse from Jury Duty Service - February 2006
06-01 01.23.06 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis


2005 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
05-29 12.21.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - January 2006
05-28 12.13.05 Compliance with E-Government Act of 2002 - Filing of Papers in Civil and Criminal Cases
05-27 12.13.05 Adoption of Policies and Procedures for the Implementation and Administration of Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") in the Western District
05-26 12.13.05 Adoption of Local Rules for the Implementation of Electronic Case Filing ("ECF")
05-25 11.18.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - December 2005
05-24 11.17.05 Adoption of the Western District's Revised Speedy Trial Plan and Criminal Rotation Docket Calendar
05-23 10.31.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - November 2005
05-22 10.26.05 Order Designating Western Division United States District Judges to Approve Clerk of Court Travel
05-21 09.28.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - October 2005
05-20 09.09.05 Order Appointing Committee to Select Outstanding CJA Panel Attorney for 2005
05-19 09.09.05 Order on Video Teleconferencing for Incarcerated Defendants in the Western Division
05-18 . .05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - September 2005
05-17 . .05 Order Impaneling Grand Jury 05-2
05-16 . .05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - August 2005
05-15 08.24.05 Order Enabling "Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors." Effective June 1, 2005
05-14 . .05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - July 2005
05-13 05.31.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - June 2005
05-12 05.20.05 Order Cancelling Banking Business Signature Authorities of Clerk of Court Robert R. Di Trolio Effective May 27, 2005, and Assigning Interim Signature Authorities to Deputy Clerk Mary Mangone Effective May 30, 2005
05-11 04.29.05 Order Approving Occupant Emergency Plan
05-10 04.22.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - May 2005
05-09 03.25.05 Order Amending Local Rule 83.7(a)(2) and Local Criminal Rule 12.1
05-08 03.30.05 Order Amending the Plan of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Providing Representation for Defendants Who Are Financially Unable to Obtain an Adequate Defense in Criminal Cases in the Courts of the United States, Adopted in Accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3006A as Amended
05-07 03.25.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - April 2005
05-06 03.21.05 Order Transferring Unclaimed Funds from the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
05-05 03.01.05 Order Appointing Member of the Panel Selection Committee for the Criminal Justice Act Panel
05-04 . .05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - March 2005
05-03 03.17.05 In Re: Adoption of Modification to this District's "Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors"
05-02 01.28.05 Order on Requests for Excuse from Jury Service - February 2005
05-01 . .05 Order Impaneling Grand Jury - Memphis


2004 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
04-05 03.25.04 Order Amending Local Rule 83.7(a) Submission of Court Papers
04-08 06.18.04 Order Appointing Committee to Review and Revise Speedy Trial Act Plan
04-11 07.15.04 Order Establishing Committee for Development of Occupant Emergency Programs


2003 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
03-02 01.29.03 Standing Authorization for Unit Executives to Travel Within District
03-08 03.25.03 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge
03-10 04.02.03 Order Amending Local Rule 72.1
03-11 04.02.03 Order Amending Local Rule 83.7(a) and (b)
03-13 04.17.03 The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham
03-16 04.25.03 Reappointment of Diane K. Vescovo, United States Magistrate Judge
03-17 05.14.03 Order Closing Courthouse
03-18 05.15.03 Resolution and Order of Commendation
03-20 07.17.03 Order Modifying Membership on Criminal Justice Act Panel
03-23 07.23.03 Order Clarifying Amendment to Local Rule 72.1
03-29 11.20.03 The Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge S. Thomas Anderson
03-30 01.20.04 Standing Authorization for Unit Executives to Travel Within District


2002 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
02-02 02.01.02 Standing Authorization for Unit Executives to Travel Within District
02-03 02.19.02 Order for the Temporary Assignment of Magistrate Judge C. Cleveland Gambill
02-05 03.19.02 Order Directing Tender of Defendant Criminal Debt Payment
02-08 04.26.02 Order Amending Local Rule 83.1(a)
02-17 08.16.02 In Re: The Removal of Judge Julia Smith Gibbons from the Civil and Criminal Case Assignment System Upon Her Elevation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
02-18 08.21.02 Order Amending Local Criminal Rule 12.1 and Local Rule 83.7
02-22 10.21.02 Order Transferring Unclaimed Monies of Individuals Whose Whereabouts are Unknown From the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
02-24 10.21.02 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Replacement of and Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judges


2001 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
01-02 01.30.01 Order Deleting Local Rule 26.1(b) and Amending Local Rule 83.3(d)(1)
01-04 02.23.01 Order Modifying Membership on Criminal Justice Act Panel
01-05 03.05.01 Order Amending Local Rule 83.1 To Insert a Provision Governing To Courtroom Attire
01-13 08.28.01 In the Matter of Appointment of Terrell Lee Harris as United States Attorney
01-16 09.18.01 Order Amending Local Rule 7.2(a)(1)(B)
01-017 10.11.01 Order Appointing Judicial Officer to the Panel Selection Committee for the Criminal Justice Act Panel


2000 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
00-02 01.19.00 Order Amending Local Rule 72.1(c) United States Magistrate Judges
00-17 10.19.00 Order Transferring Unclaimed Monies of Individuals Whose Whereabouts are Unknown From the Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury


1999 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
99-9 04.23.99 Order Appointing Member of Criminal Justice Act Panel Selection Committee
99-14 06.30.99 Reappointment of J. Daniel Breen, United States Magistrate Judge
99-25 09.13.99 Adoption of Modifications to This District's "Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors"
99-32 12.10.99 Order Transferring Unclaimed Monies of Individuals Whose Whereabouts are Unknown From this Court's Registry Account to the United States Treasury
99-33 12.14.99 Bankruptcy Appellate Panel


1998 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
98-10 05.21.98 Issuance of Service in Non-Prisoner Paid Pro Se Complaints

Note: In December 2011, Local Rule 4.1(b)(1) was amended to exempt pro se plaintiffs who pay the filing fee from the priority screening mentioned in this administrative order. The revised rule is the current court policy.

98-17 05.28.98 Order Amending Administrative Order 93-1 To Authorize Expanded Use of the Court Improvement Fund to Finance Operation of a Plan for the Appointment of Counsel for Pro Se Indigent Parties in Civil Cases of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
98-19 06.23.98 Amendment to Local Rule 83.1 Attorneys, and Revision to Local Rule 83.2, Civil Pro Bono for Pro Se Indigent Parties
98-20 06.30.98 Order to Collect Annual Attorney Enrollment Fee, and to Increase Fees for General and Pro Hac Vice Admissions


1997 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
97-15 08.01.97 Rescission of Administrative Order No. 94-02 -- Amendments to Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
97-16 08.01.97 Order Transferring Unclaimed Monies of Individuals Whose Whererabouts are Unknown from the Court's Registry Account to the United States Attorney
97-18 08.27.97 Order Graning Reciprocal Priviledge, As It Applies to Mediation Training, to Attorneys Trainied for Qualifying Appointment as "Rule 31" Mediators Under the Authority of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
97-20 09.18.97 Order Allowing Waiver of Pro Hac Vice Admissions Fees for Applicants for a Tennessee Law License
97-25 11.20.97 Amendment to Administrative Order No. 97-15


1996 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
96-1 01.22.96 Order Assigning and Reassigning Cases to Bernice B. Donald, United States District Judge
96-11 06.11.96 Collateral Fines for Petty Offense Cases for: Offenses Committed on United States Postal Service Property
96-18 09.19.96 Order Amending Local Rule 15 by Adding Paragraph (e), "Mediation", and Adopting the Mediation Program Plan for the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
96-27 12.20.96 Order to Increase Attorney Admissions Fee to Provide Continued Financing of the Court Improvement Fund


1995 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
95-1 01.06.95 Filing of In Forma Pauperis Pro Se Cases
95-2 01.24.95 Implementation of Sentencing Procedures
95-4 02.08.95 Reappointment of James H. Allen, Sr. United States Magistrate Judge
95-7 03.09.95 Term of United States Magistrate Judge Aaron Brown, Jr.
95-8 05.09.95 Order Appointing Replacement Members of Advisory Group, Pursuant to the Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990
95-11 04.11.95 The Random Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges Upon the Retirement of Magistrate Judge Brown
95-14 05.09.95 Order Amending Local Rule 21, Delineating Procedural Steps for Sentencing
95-15 05.17.95 The Removal of District Judge Odell Horton From the Civil and Criminal Case Assignment System Upon His Assumption of Senior Status
95-18 07. .95 Order Appointing and Assigning Cases to Diane K. Vescovo, United States Magistrate Judge
95-20 07.25.95 Collateral Fines for Petty Offense Cases for: Offenses Committed on the Property of the Department of the Navy at Naval Air Station, Memphis and Naval Regional Medical Center, Memphis
95-21 07.25.95 Collateral Fines for Petty Offense Cases for: Offenses Committed on Veterans Administration Property
95-23 08.10.95 Order Prohibiting Cameras on Court Floors
95-27 10.04.95 Collateral Fines for Petty Offense Cases for: National Fish and Wildlife Violation
95-28 10.24.95 The Authority of Bankruptcy Judges to Conduct Jury Trials in Certain Civil Proceedings


1994 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
94-2 02.07.94 Amendments to Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
94-5 04.04.94 The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
94-8 06.13.94 The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
94-13 08.25.94 Appointment of a Merit Selection Panel for the Replacement of a United States Magistrate Judge
94-14 09.02.94 Authority of Magistrate Judges to Conduct Preliminary Hearings in Probation and Supervised Release Matters
94-18 10.6.94 The Destruction of Contraband Exhibits
94-21 12.19.94 Order Appointing Criminal Justice Act Cost-Containment Committee


1993 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
93-1 04.20.93 Plan for the Establshment, Administration, and Operation of the Court Improvement Fund
93-2 06.16.93 Temporary Suspension of Civil Jury Trials
93-3 06.17.93 Entry of Notice of Appearance
93-10 10.15.93 Amending Local Rules 9 & 10


1989 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
89-2 02.28.89 Order Extending Coverage by Leave Act for Law Clerks


1984 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
84-30 07.10.84 In Re: Bankruptcy Jurisdiction and Procedure Under the Bankruptcy Amendments Act of 1984


1980 Orders | Back to Top
Order Date Subject of Order
80-1 09.29.80 Order Adopting Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement