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Serving Our Courts, Serving Our Country: Judge Frank D. Whitney

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Bankruptcy Basics: Part 1 - Introduction

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A video series providing basic information about bankruptcy. Watch

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Visit the Third Branch News for the latest news, top stories, and feature articles from the Judiciary. More

2011 Annual Report of the Director

2011 Annual Report of the Director

An Annual Report of activities of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. More

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Pathways to the Bench Video Series

Judges take various routes to bench. Hear from judges about the pathway they took. More

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PACER allows users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district and bankruptcy courts. More

Bankruptcy Basics

Bankruptcy Basics

Information about bankruptcy laws, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. More

How the Courts Work

How the Courts Work

The Federal Judicial Process: What cases are heard? How are they decided? More

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Jury Service

Jury service is one of the most important civic duties you can perform to assist in the administration of justice. More

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Probation and Pretrial Services

Probation and Pretrial services officers work to make the criminal justice process effective and the public safe. More

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Federal Courts Workload

Detailed statistical reports, along with written analysis, offer insight on the work of the federal courts. More