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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, 05/10/2013 | Change in Local Opinions Database |
The Court has transitioned to use of the Government Printing Office’s Federal Digital System (“FDSys”) to retain and make available the Court’s opinions. More Info |
| Tue, 04/09/2013 | Indianapolis Division Chapter 13 Practitioners: No More "Consultation Requirement" and Additional Transfer of Chapter 13 Cases to Judge Carr |
The Court will be withdrawing General Order 13-0002, which required informal dispute resolution as to Chapter 13 trustee motions to dismiss in the Indianapolis Division and established a “consultation requirement” as to such motions when the... |
| Thu, 04/04/2013 | New Claims Trasnfer Fee Effective May 1, 2013 |
Effective May 1, 2013, the bankruptcy courts will begin charging a new fee of $25 for each claim transferred. This fee was approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States at its September 2012 session. ... |
| Wed, 03/13/2013 | Dollar Amount Adjustments Effective April 1, 2013 |
Automatic adjustments will be made on April 1, 2013, to dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, one provision in Title 28, seven Official Bankruptcy Forms which contain adjusted dollar amounts, and two Director's Forms... |
| Thu, 03/07/2013 | Chapter 13 Practitioners: No More Notice of Impending Closure |
The Court has determined that the Notice of Impending Closure Without Discharge in Chapter 13 cases will no longer be issued after March 17, 2013. More Info |
| Wed, 01/23/2013 | Notice of Procedure Changes: Agreed Consent to Judgment, Distribution of Wage Assignment Orders, End of Notice of Impending Closure in CHapter 13 Cases |
Several procedural changes are being implemented that may require modification of form pleadings or procedures in your office. More Info |
| Mon, 01/14/2013 | Chapter 13 Practitioners: Revised Model Plan Form Available |
The Court has revised the Chapter 13 model plan form, after considering comments to the proposed revisions described in the Court’s announcement of December 11, 2012. More Info |
| Fri, 01/04/2013 | For Indianapolis Division Practitioners: Transfer of Cases to Judge Carr |
The Court has begun the process of transferring cases to our newest Bankruptcy Judge, James M. Carr. Judge Carr began receiving new cases January 2, 2013, but since Judge Otte retained his existing caseload upon his recall to service, the Judges... |
| Wed, 12/19/2012 | Proposed Amendments to Local Rules: Public Comment Period |
The Bankruptcy Judges are considering amendments to the local rules. The proposed amendments are attached. More Info |
| Wed, 12/12/2012 | Court Budget Information from Chief Judge James K. Coachys |
Chief District Judge Young has written to the Indiana State Bar Association describing the potential impact of the ‘fiscal cliff’ on District Court operations. More Info |