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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.

Tue, 01/17/2017 CM/ECF Updates Re: Amended Motions and Fees; Notice of Service of Process

The following CM/ECF updates will take effect the weekend of January 15, 2017:
 
Amended Motions and Fees
A fee is not required if a party amends a previously filed motion that hasn’t yet been ruled on. Motion...

Fri, 01/06/2017 CM/ECF Updates Re: Order of No Discharge; Certificate of Services re: Plan Notices; Trustee Request for Relief from Abandonment; Event Links to Forms, Local Rules, Etc.

The following CM/ECF updates will take effect the weekend of January 9, 2017:
 
Order of No Discharge
The Notice of No Discharge that the court previously issued for failure to file financial management...

Wed, 01/04/2017 Notice of Change in Time to File Certificate of Service for Amended Plan

Effective January 9th the Court will be looking for certificates of service concerning Chapter 13 plan distribution by debtors 3 days after the direction to service. ...

Thu, 12/22/2016 CM/ECF Updates Re: Deceased Attorneys; Motion for Proceedings Supplemental; Reaffirmation Agreement Deficiency Notice

The following CM/ECF updates will take effect the weekend of December 27, 2016:
 
Deceased Attorneys
When an attorney passes away, “DECEASED” is added under the attorney information displayed at the top of a...

Mon, 12/19/2016 New Court Security General Order and Public Notice

The Chief Judge of the District Court has signed a revised General Security Order, which became effective 12/19.  The most important change is that prohibited items brought to the courthouse will not be held but will be confiscated and destroyed...

Fri, 12/16/2016 CM/ECF Update Re: Child Support Creditor Representatives

The following CM/ECF update will take place the weekend of December 19, 2016:
 
Child Support Creditor Representatives
A new event is now available to file an Appearance on Behalf of Child Support Creditor....

Fri, 12/02/2016 CM/ECF Update Re: Relief from Abandonment

Relief from Abandonment

If a trustee seeks relief from abandonment to pursue possible assets, a Motion for Relief from Abandonment with a 14-day objection notice to affected parties must be filed. After the motion is...

Fri, 12/02/2016 Notice of Change in Status for Judge Basil H. Lorch III

Bankruptcy Judge Basil H. Lorch III has announced his retirement, effective at the end of calendar year 2016.  More Info

Mon, 11/28/2016 Notice of Amendments to Local Rules, Changes to Local Forms, and Fee Increases

December 1st brings changes to the local rules and forms and increases to some fees.  More Info

Wed, 11/23/2016 General Order 16-0005: Order Amending Local Bankruptcy Rules

Notice of proposed amendments to the local rules of this Court was given to the bar and the public on November 4, 2016. The last date for submitting comments concerning the proposed amendment was November 22, 2016. ...

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