The Court will remain open and continue normal operations if there is a lapse in federal appropriations. Attorneys with questions regarding how the funding situation may affect scheduling or proceedings in individual cases should contact the assigned judge’s chambers directly. Pursuant to General Order 48, all civil cases (other than civil forfeiture cases) in which the U.S. Attorney’s Office has appeared as counsel of record for the United States are stayed, subject to the discretion of the presiding judge.