On September 4, 2019, Chief United States District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown and United States Senator Bill Cassidy jointly convened a Reentry Task Force, the purpose of which was to discuss a system-wide approach to identifying issues and developing solutions relating to the transition of individuals who have been incarcerated back into the community. Judicial officers from throughout the Eastern District of Louisiana who implement reentry courts, local government representatives, state and federal pretrial and probation officers, business owners and other professionals who provide or want to be involved in providing assistance with effective, predictable and safe transition of these citizens returning to our communities, and other stakeholders in and around Louisiana were invited to join task force subcommittees. These stakeholders were challenged to share information concerning mental illness, drug addiction, learning differences, housing and employment, funding, policies, procedures, and gaps in coverage. With this information sharing, the Chief Judge and Senator hope to create a more proactive, systemic approach to transitioning returning individuals back into the community, one which assists individuals from the time of initial arrest through release, and one that supports and enhances the safety of our community as a whole.

Order Establishing Merit Selection Panel for Full-time Magistrate Judge Vacancy

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is now receiving applications to attend the BIENNIAL FEDERAL BENCH AND BAR CONFERENCE to be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. Email notifications with instructions on how to apply have been sent to all active attorneys in the Eastern District of Louisiana Bar.   The conference will be free to members of the court's bar who are in good standing and will include at least 6 hours of CLE credit. In addition to the training and educational programs to be offered, the conference will provide complimentary refreshments, including a breakfast, lunch, and closing reception. For questions about the conference, please call 504-589-3345 or send an email to fbbc@laed.uscourts.gov   

The U. S. District Court, 500 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA. is soliciting price quotes for up to 110 covered employee parking spots within a two block radius of the courthouse for the period 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2020.  Solicitation packets with full details may be picked up from the Shared Administrative Services office, Room B-208, 500 Poydras St., N.O., LA. between 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.  Price quotes must be submitted by 12:00 P.M. August 14, 2019 to the Procurement Department.   Please call (504) 589-7661 for additional information.