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...
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.
Effective July 1, 2023, the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash payments.
Release Date
Tue, 2023-05-23
Harrisburg - US Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office relocation
Release Date
Tue, 2023-04-04
Effective April 17, 2023, the Harrisburg Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania will relocate to:
United States Bankruptcy Court
The Sylvia H. Rambo US Courthouse...
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Release Date
Tue, 2023-02-14
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, upon the retirement of incumbent Magistrate Judge...
Judge Van Eck’s Practices and Procedures
Release Date
Mon, 2022-11-28
Judge Van Eck’s updated practices and procedures will become effective January 1, 2023. Current practices and procedures will remain in effect through December 31, 2022. Click here to see the...
Rescission of Temporary Order Allowing Use of Court’s EDSS To File Proofs of Claims
Release Date
Wed, 2022-07-13
The issue with ePOC has been resolved and it can be used. Please see General Order 2022-02.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES AND FORMS
Release Date
Wed, 2022-03-23
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES AND FORMS
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2022
Posted March 23, 2022, Comment Period...
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES AND FORMS
Release Date
Thu, 2022-03-17
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES AND FORMS
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2022
Posted March 17, 2022, Comment...
CM/ECF upgrade to 1.6.2
Release Date
Tue, 2022-02-15
After the upgrade to CM/ECF 1.6.2, PDFs that are not flattened/printed to PDF will not be permitted. Refer to ...
NEWS FROM THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - Essay Contest
Release Date
Tue, 2022-01-18
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 5th and 6th grade classes focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of the...