Following a government shutdown on October 1, 2013, the federal Judiciary will remain open for business for approximately 10 business days. On or around October 15, 2013, the Judiciary will reassess its situation and provide further guidance. All proceedings and deadlines remain in effect as scheduled, unless otherwise advised. Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) will remain in operation for the electronic filing of documents with courts.If the government shutdown delays the day (October 18) when Frank Vennes receives his sentence, he can thank his ol' pal Rep. Michele Bachmann who is reported to have said she was "very excited" about the shutdown.
UPDATE: The courts will apparently stay open:
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA WILL CONTINUE NORMAL OPERATIONS. ALL CASES, INCLUDING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS, WILL BE PROCESSED AND ARGUED AND JUDGMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AND ENFORCED ACCORDING TO USUAL SCHEDULES AND PRIORITIES. THE CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND CM/ECF WILL CONTINUE TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
