Western District of Pennsylvania

Civil Filing Procedures

Filing requirements, fees, and procedures for civil cases

CM/ECF Registration

Electronic case filing system registration and login

Local Rules

Court-specific local rules, standing orders, and amendments

Clerk of Court

Contact information, office hours, and clerk services

Order of Court regarding updated procedures for the filing, unsealing, and management of probation and supervised release violation documents in cases where an arrest warrant or summons is issued under seal, superseding Administrator Order 2024-04

Changes to Local Rules of Court

Local Patent Rules

PAWD Local Rules

In The Matter of Collateral Forfeitures for Violations of Rules and Regulations Governing Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Recreation and Flood Control Projects (36 C.F.R. 327)

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge's designation of the Honorable D. Brooks Smith of the Court of Appeals to hold court in the District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania during the period beginning December 19, 2025

In Re: Assignment of Habeas Corpus Actions Filed by Alien Detainees

In Re: Reassignment of Certain Civil Actions Currently Assigned to Hon. Stephanie L. Haines