The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointments of Meredith R. Theisen and John M. Hauber to 14-year terms as United States Bankruptcy Judges for the Southern District of Indiana. Click on the links below to access the press releases for additional details.
Press Release - Meredith R. Theisen
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access.
According to the updated standards, new passwords must contain:
The Court has issued General Order 26-0002, which outlines the steps to be taken for debtors to obtain a discharge in cases with plans confirmed under 11 U.S.C. § 1191(b).
The Court has issued General Order 26-0001, which describes the process for seeking a Chapter 13 discharge in a joint case in which there is a deceased debtor.
Due to a recent CM/ECF update, Apple Mac users may need to revise their method of saving PDF documents before filing the same with the Court. Please refer to the instructions prepared by the Court for making those changes. Further assistance can be requested from the INSB Help Desk or through the Court’s Live Chat feature.
As set forth within Amended General Order 25-0002, use of the new Official Forms related to the recent Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 (“Forms”) amendments is mandatory. However, the Court’s ability to perform its customary degree of review of those pleadings designated as a “doc” within ECF (Notice of Mortgage Payment Change and Response to Trustee’s Notice of Disbursements Made) is limited. The Court also anticipates that parties may tailor the language of other Forms (Motion Under Rule 3002.
The Request for Notice ECF event is being changed. Effective January 5, 2026, the event will generate a virtual docket entry; the filer is no longer required to attach a PDF document when using the event. The name of the event will be retitled Request for Notice Pursuant to FRBP 2002(g).
The Clerk’s Office has issued guidance regarding changes related to the December 1, 2025 amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1.
The judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana approved amendments to the Court’s Local Bankruptcy Rules, effective December 1, 2025, and the Chapter 13 Plan Form, effective January 1, 2026, as reflected in General Order 25-0003.
The Court has issued General Order 25-0002 (Service of Motions Related to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1), setting forth objection notice and certificate of service requirements regarding certain of the new Official Forms that become effective on December 1, 2025. The Court will provide additional notice, no later than November 22, 2025, regarding the new CM/ECF events to be used due to the FRBP 3002.1 amendments.
