The U.S. District Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services have announced that they will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. The closure is in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

The U.S. District Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services have announced that they will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. The closure is in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April alongside national partners. Over $5 million in federal grants has been awarded in Wisconsin to support prevention programs and victim services.
The Eau Claire Divisional Office will close on April 2 because of bad weather. Staff support remains available remotely and in Madison, and electronic filing is unaffected.
Judge G. Michael Halfenger has applied for another term as United States Bankruptcy Judge in Wisconsin’s Eastern District. The public and legal professionals are invited to submit written comments on his potential reappointment before May 11.
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