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Instructions Regarding Recent CM/ECF Filing Errors
Registered users have informed the Court that CM/ECF, on occasion, erroneously issues the same transaction ID number when filings are attempted simultaneously in unrelated cases. Click here for instructions on how to handle these type of errors within CM/ECF.
Changes to Processing Time of Certain Court Orders
Starting on Monday, November 6, 2023, the Court shall implement procedural changes regarding its entry of orders related to certain events.
Additional Guidance in Advance of Return to In-Person Hearings
General Order 23-0001 (Resumption of In-Person Hearings), effective on March 1, 2023, provides in part that the party requesting the conversion of an in-person hearing to a Virtual Hearing “is required to provide the Telephone or Zoom information to interested parties not registered with the Court’s Electronic Case Filing System.” This requirement does not necessitate the filing of a Certificate of Service by the requesting party (though counsel are welcome to file a Certificate of Service should they wish). Telephone and Zoom i
General Order 23-0003: Local Rules Committee Membership
The Court has issued General Order 23-0003 (Local Rules Committee Membership), which sets forth the duties and terms of services of current and future committee members.
Return to In-Person Hearings – General Orders Issued
On January 23, 2023, the Court issued General Order 23-0001 (Resumption of In-Person Hearings, effective March 1, 2023) and General Order 23-0002 (Presentation of Evidence During Virtual Hearings, effective immediately). Counsel and parties with matters proceeding before the Court are strongly encouraged to review the details of both general orders in their entirety.
Discontinued Use of Drop Boxes
Effective Monday, June 6, the Bankruptcy Court will no longer accept documents in the drop boxes located at the entrance of each of the Court’s divisional locations. All of the other Filing Procedures for Parties Not Represented by an Attorney remain in effect.
General Orders Issued
The Court has issued General Order 22-0003 (Loss Mitigation Program for Chapter 13 Cases), General Order 22-0004 (Order Setting Maximum Fee for Chapter 13 Cases Under Local Rule B-2016-1(c)), and General Order 22-0005 (Order Concerning Status and Maintenance of General Orders). Counsel are encouraged to review the general orders as each replace previously issued general orders on the same subject matter.
General Order 22-0002: Refund Procedure for Erroneous Payments Made Via Pay.gov Forms Service
Chief Judge Jeffrey Graham has signed General Order 22-0002 regarding refund procedure for erroneous payments made via Pay.gov. Click on the link below to view the general order.
Change in Payment Method Begins May 2nd
Beginning May 2nd, the Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash payments. You may pay online, bring payments to the Indianapolis office, or mail payments to: Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 46 E. Ohio St., Rm. 116, Indianapolis, IN 46204. For more information on how to pay, click here for cases with the Evansville and New Albany offices. Click here for how to pay for cases in Indianapolis.
