The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 are attached below.
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.
Administrative Order regarding Exception to LBR 9073-1 in Ch. 13 Cases before Judge Henry W. Van Eck (1-17-mp-00005-HWV)
On April 19, 2017, the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck entered an Administrative Order regarding an exception to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9073-1 in Ch. 13 cases before him.
Website Changes posted Wednesday, April 19, 2017:
...Hon. Henry W. Van Eck Sworn in as Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Henry W. Van Eck was officially sworn in at 1 pm on April 6, 2017 in Harrisburg, PA, becoming the Middle District's newest Bankruptcy Judge. Chief Judge Robert N. Opel, II administered the oath of office. Judge Van Eck replaces Judge Mary...
Website Changes -- Filing Instructions (04/05/2017)
Please note that updates have been made to the Court's Filing Instructions.
Changes posted Monday, April 5, 2017:
- Filing Instructions for Trustee Final Report and Discharge (...
Administrative Order Extending Filing and Response Deadlines (1-17-mp-00003-RNO)
On March 17, 2017, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Robert N. Opel, II entered an Administrative Order Extending Filing and Response Deadlines of March 14, 2017 and March 15, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017. A copy of the Administrative Order...
Recognition Certificates
The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 are attached below.
Case Reassignments (Weekend of February 25, 2017)
In light of the retirement of Judge Mary D. France, and prior to the swearing in of Henry W. Van Eck, which is anticipated to occur sometime in the Spring or...
2017 Third Circuit Judicial Conference
Registration is now open for the 2017 Third Circuit Judicial Conference which will take place on April 19-21, 2017 at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster, PA.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judgeship in the Middle District of Pennsylvania
The Judicial Council of the Third Circuit has announced the tentative selection of our newest bankruptcy judge, who will be assigned to our Harrisburg Office.