Hon. Henry W. Van Eck was officially sworn in at 1 pm on April 6, 2017 in Harrisburg, PA, becoming the Middle District's newest Bankruptcy Judge. Chief Judge Robert N. Opel, II administered the oath of office. Judge Van Eck replaces Judge Mary...
News & Announcements
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Hon. Henry W. Van Eck Sworn in as Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Website Changes -- Filing Instructions (04/05/2017)
Please note that updates have been made to the Court's Filing Instructions.
Changes posted Monday, April 5, 2017:
- Filing Instructions for Trustee Final Report and Discharge (...
Administrative Order Extending Filing and Response Deadlines (1-17-mp-00003-RNO)
On March 17, 2017, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Robert N. Opel, II entered an Administrative Order Extending Filing and Response Deadlines of March 14, 2017 and March 15, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017. A copy of the Administrative Order...
Recognition Certificates
The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 are attached below.
Case Reassignments (Weekend of February 25, 2017)
In light of the retirement of Judge Mary D. France, and prior to the swearing in of Henry W. Van Eck, which is anticipated to occur sometime in the Spring or...
U.S. Bankruptcy Judgeship in the Middle District of Pennsylvania
The Judicial Council of the Third Circuit has announced the tentative selection of our newest bankruptcy judge, who will be assigned to our Harrisburg Office.
Website Changes -- Filing Instructions & Guide to Docketing (12/12/2016)
Please note that updates have been made to the Court's Guide to Docketing and Noticing. Where the Noticing Guide references the Court's procedures (a/k/a Filing Instructions), a link has been provided to take you directly to the pertinent...
Self-Help Program Announces New Attorney Meeting Dates
Effective this December, volunteer attorney meeting dates will be available once each month with a total of 8 appointments, 4 in person and 4 by phone. Individuals seeking assistance must first sign up through the...