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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
| Fri, 09/11/2026 | Southern District of Indiana Bankruptcy - Press Releases Announcing New Judges |
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... |
| Tue, 08/04/2026 | Updated PACER Password Standards Enforcement |
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... |
| Thu, 05/28/2026 | General Order 26-0002: Discharge of Debtors with Plans Confirmed Under 11 U.S.C. § 1191(b) |
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). |
| Wed, 05/27/2026 | General Order 26-0001: Chapter 13 Discharge Following Death of One Joint Debtor |
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. |
| Thu, 01/08/2026 | Uploading PDF documents created with Apple Mac computers |
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... |
| Fri, 12/19/2025 | Quality Control of Documents Related to Recent FRBP 3002.1 Amendments |
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”)... |
| Thu, 12/18/2025 | Change to Request for Notice ECF event |
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... |
| Fri, 11/21/2025 | New and Revised Official Forms and ECF Events Related to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 Amendments |
The Clerk’s Office has issued guidance regarding changes related to the December 1, 2025 amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1. |
| Wed, 11/19/2025 | General Order 25-0003: Order Amending Local Bankruptcy Rules and Chapter 13 Plan Form |
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... |
| Mon, 11/17/2025 | Service of new Official Forms related to amendments of Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 |
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... |