Lapse in Appropriations Notice to Contractors
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that, beginning today, October 20, 2025, federal courts enter Phase 2 of the Government Shutdown. This means that all federal courts will no longer have funding to sustain full, paid operations.
Unless notified in writing by a contracting officer, all Judiciary contractors must continue to fulfill their contractual obligations to the Judiciary for the duration of the government shutdown, i.e., contractors must continue to comply with all terms, conditions, and delivery and performance requirements specified in their contracts during the period covered by a lapse in appropriations.
A shutdown, a sovereign act of the government, may prevent contractors and the Judiciary from fulfilling their contractual obligations to each other due to circumstances beyond their control. In other cases, the government may cancel planned procurements, reduce the scope of contracts, stop work under contracts, or terminate contracts.
Should Judiciary contracting officers determine that any of these actions is necessary, or that contractors or the Judiciary will be unable to fulfill their obligations due to a shutdown, a contracting officer will provide contractors with prompt notice and instructions for each affected contract.
The Judiciary will not provide a separate notification or communication for contracts that will not be affected by the lapse in appropriations.
Thank you for your continued support and business with the federal Judiciary, and for your cooperation as we work together to manage this lapse in appropriations.
Mission
The United States Probation Office serves as a vital component of the District Court, committed to the impartial administration of justice and entrusted with a shared responsibility for the protection of the community. In furtherance of our mission, we value: The inherent worth and dignity of all persons and the right of everyone to be treated equally, with fundamental fairness and respect; the concept of a safe and harmonious workplace which encourages a teamwork-oriented environment and professional enrichment; the importance of preparing independent, accurate and comprehensive investigative reports to assist the Court and related agencies in achieving the meaningful exercise of sentence, corrections and supervision. The responsibility of effective community supervision, by enforcing Court-ordered sanctions and safeguarding the public through appropriate risk control. The utilization of suitable treatment methods, consistent with the conditions specified by the Court, to aid the offender in bringing about improvements in his or her conduct and condition. The exploration and implementation of advanced technologies to enhance the range of services which our agency provides to the Court and community.