The Court has been alerted to a scam being perpetrated on debtors and possibly others where the victim receives a fraudulent phone call from someone claiming to be from the bankruptcy court and demanding payment via Zelle, Venmo, or some other...
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.
Attorney Peter J. Mulcahy matters
Release Date
Mon, 2026-02-09
The Court has learned that Attorney Peter J. Mulcahy passed away on or about December 3, 2025. If you have made arrangements to assist Attorney Mulcahy’s clients in the event of his passing, please contact the Clerk of Court or the Chief Deputy...
2026 Third Circuit Bench and Bar Conference
Release Date
Fri, 2026-02-06
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2026 Third Circuit Bench and Bar Conference
Up to 12 CLE, including 2 Ethics, pending approval
May 6-8, 2026 Hershey Lodge &...
Job Opening - Case Administrator
Release Date
Wed, 2026-01-21
Please see the announcement regarding the opening for a Case Administrator position with a closing date of February 18, 2026 or until filled...
Proposed Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Form 3015-1 (Chapter 13 Model Plan)
Release Date
Fri, 2025-11-07
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...
Certain Matters Pending Before the Bankruptcy Court For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania
Release Date
Fri, 2025-10-03
Please see General Order 2025-04 concerning the extension of government bar dates and certain deadlines in cases in which the United States or...
Proposed Amendments to the Local Rules and Local Forms
Release Date
Wed, 2025-08-20
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...
CM/ECF Multifactor Requirement
Release Date
Tue, 2025-05-06
Multifactor Authentication for CM/ECF and PACER: Starting May 11, 2025, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is adding multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. All CM/ECF...
New Amendments to the Local Rules effective Thursday, May 1, 2025
Release Date
Thu, 2025-05-01
In accordance with the public notice provided on or about March 28, 2025, changes have been made to the following Local Bankruptcy Rules.