Philadelphia – The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for elementary students focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of “We the...
News & Announcements
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.
Job Posting - Chief Deputy Clerk
Release Date
Wed, 2024-11-20
Please see the posting of an opening at the court for the Chief Deputy Clerk position.
Bankruptcy Fraud Alert Scam
Release Date
Tue, 2024-11-19
U.S. Trustee Program Warns Consumers of Bankruptcy Fraud Alert Scam
Individuals in financial distress are common targets for scammers. A scam operator calling itself the “Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group” has recently set...
New Clerk of Court Appointed to U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Release Date
Tue, 2024-09-10
The court is pleased to announce the selection of Seth F. Eisenberg as the next Clerk of Court for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Eisenberg will succeed Terrence S. Miller as Clerk of Court, who will be...
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES
Release Date
Thu, 2024-08-22
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE October 1, 2024
Posted August 22, 2024, Comment Period Ends September 22, 2024
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania...
Effective May 1, 2024, the Court will no longer permit same day Zoom registrations.
Release Date
Wed, 2024-04-10
PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR MOTIONS FOR A HARDSHIP DISCHARGE
Release Date
Wed, 2024-02-21
Effective March 1, 2024, a debtor seeking a hardship discharge must file and serve on all creditors: (1) a motion for a hardship discharge; (2) a proposed order; (3) a notice of a 14-day objection period that will set a hearing no sooner...
District Court - Standing Order No. 2023-2, regarding the possession and use of cameras and personal electronic devices in the courthouses of the middle district of Pennsylvania
Release Date
Thu, 2023-11-30
The District Court issued Standing Order No. 2023-20 on November 6, 2023, effective December 1, 2023. The Standing Order regulates the possession and use of cameras and personal electronic devices in the Courthouses of the Middle District of...
341 Meetings to be held via Zoom
Release Date
Mon, 2023-08-28
The 341 meeting for all Chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases filed on or after September 11, 2023 will be held via Zoom. The details for attending 341 meetings will be updated by the Office of the US Trustee and can be found from our...
Effective July 1, 2023, the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash payments.
Release Date
Tue, 2023-05-23