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.

Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates

Release Date
Thu, 2013-08-22

Procedure Changes Effective 05/29/2013

Release Date
Wed, 2013-05-22

On Wednesday 05/29/13, the Court will post five (5) new and/or revised filing instructions.  See full announcement for details.

New and/or revised procedures effective Wednesday, May 29, 2013:

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Procedure Changes Effective 05/01/2013

Release Date
Wed, 2013-04-24

On Wednesday 05/01/13, the Court will post one (1) revised filing instruction.  See full announcement for details.

New and/or revised procedures effective Wednesday, May 1, 2013:

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New Transfer of Claim Fee - Effective May 1, 2013

Release Date
Wed, 2013-04-24

Effective May 1, 2013 a fee in the amount of $25.00 is due upon the filing of a claims transfer, partial claims transfer, or amended claims transfer.  This fee was approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States at its September 2012...

CM/ECF Release 5.1 for External Users

Release Date
Wed, 2013-04-10
 
On Saturday 04/13/2013, the Court's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) will be upgraded to Release 5.1.  Information regarding changes to CM/ECF in Release 5.1 is attached to this announcement and also available...

Revised Dollar Amounts in Official Forms

Release Date
Thu, 2013-03-28

Please click here for more details regarding the automatic adjustment of certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and forms. 

CM/ECF Release 5.0 for External Users

Release Date
Wed, 2013-03-06
 
On Saturday 03/09/2013, the Court's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) will be upgraded to Release 5.0.  Information regarding changes to CM/ECF in Release 5.0 is attached to this announcement and also available...

Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates

Release Date
Fri, 2013-01-18

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Procedure Changes Effective 01/02/2013

Release Date
Tue, 2012-12-18

On Wednesday 01/02/2013, the Court will no longer generate notices for pleadings where the movant is directed to provide notice.  Three more filing instructions will...

Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates

Release Date
Wed, 2012-10-31

Third quarter of 2012

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