Due to inclement weather, Tuesday December 2, 2025:
* The Bankruptcy Clerk's Office in Wilkes-Barre is closed. The Court is available via phone. Subject to applicable court rules, attorneys can continue to file documents using CM/ECF and self-represented parties can file documents using EDSS.
* The Harrisburg Courthouse will open at 10:00 AM and hearings will start at 10:30 AM.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania proposes to amend Local Bankruptcy Form 3015-1 (Chapter 13 Model Plan). The Court hereby offers public notice of the proposed amendment and seeks public comment. The amendment to Local Bankruptcy Form 3015-1 will tentatively become effective on January 1, 2026. Comments on the proposed amendment may be submitted either by email to PAMB_Local_Rules [at] pamb.uscourts.gov or by U.S. Mail to the Clerk of Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, Max Rosenn U.S. Courthouse, 197 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701. Comments must be submitted no later than Monday, December 12, 2025.
Please see General Order 2025-04 concerning the extension of government bar dates and certain deadlines in cases in which the United States or any of its departments or agencies is a party, and the stay of confirmation hearings.
Despite the government shutdown, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania will remain open and continue operations pending further Order of the Court.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania proposes to amend certain of its Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms. The changes have been provisionally approved by the Bankruptcy Judges. The Court hereby offers public notice of the proposed amendments and seeks public comment. The amendments to the Local Rules and Local Forms will become effective on October 1, 2025. Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted either by email to PAMB_Local_Rules [at] pamb.uscourts.gov or by U.S. Mail to the Clerk of Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, Max Rosenn U.S. Courthouse, 197 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701. Comments must be submitted no later than September 19, 2025.
