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Honorable L. Scott Coogler, Chief Judge | Sharon Harris, Clerk

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Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

 

 

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Information Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the United States District Court

For information regarding visitors to the courthouses in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, click on the following links:

Notice Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

General Order Regarding Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses effective March 11, 2020

 

Warning: Fraudulent E-Mail

The Office of the United States Attorney advised the Court that a fraudulent e-mail about an unpaid debt has been sent to some citizens in the Northern District of Alabama. The fraudulent e-mail PURPORTS TO BE sent by ["] Frank Harris["] FROM THE U.S.ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. The e-mail is entitled United States District Court Warning[,],  and contains threats about the initiation of "legal proceedings" to collect a debt. IT IS A SHAM. Do not respond to the e-mail. Federal law enforcement officials have been made aware of this issue.

Warning: New Reports of Jury Scams

There are also reports of additional scams involving Magistrate's Court Summons. If you have any questions please contact the clerks office.

 

 

Court Locations

Birmingham

Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse
1729 5th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Main: (205) 278-1700

Huntsville

United States District Court
101 Holmes Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
Main: (256) 534-6495

Tuscaloosa

There is no Clerk's Office at this location to accept filings.

Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse
2005 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Main: (205) 561-1670

Anniston

There is no Clerk's Office at this location to accept filings.

United States District Court
1129 Noble Street
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-1510

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Mon, 03/30/2020
General Order - Authorizing Use of Video and Audio to Conduct Criminal Proceedings effective March 30, 2020
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Tue, 03/24/2020
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Wed, 03/18/2020
District Court Operations During The Public Health Emergency Caused By The COVID-19 Virus
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Wed, 03/11/2020
Information Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the United States District Court
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