Calendars are updated periodically and may contain both active and stricken hearings.
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This is the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The Chief Judge is the Honorable Beth A. Buchanan and the Clerk is Richard Jones. We have courthouse locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio. Our Court is committed to treating all individuals, whether experiencing financial difficulties or protecting their interest, with fairness, respect, and professionalism.
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Anticipated Hearings
Recent Opinions
November 19, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying in Part Hilton Franchise Holding LLC's Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay Regarding Hilliard Hotels, LLC and Granting the Motion for Order Authorizing the Assumption of Franchise Agreement with Hilton Franchise Holdings, LLC
November 12, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying RSS COMM2015-PC1-OH BL, LLC's Amended Motion to Strike Inadmissible and Unauthorized Settlement Recordings Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408
October 30, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order Granting the Motion to Dismiss Complaint as to Defendant Pamela R. Hogeback
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are up 7.3% through October 2025 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
November 14, 2025
Two Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, seven Official Bankruptcy Forms, and three Director's Bankruptcy Forms will be amended or adopted.
October 16, 2025
Canada Post has resumed mail delivery in most locations. As of October 17, 2025, the BNC will resume delivery of Court notices to Canada, although significant delays are expected.
October 6, 2025
Beginning October 2, 2025, the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) suspended the mailing of notices to recipient addresses that include the country name “Canada.” Instead, these notices are bypassed.
October 2, 2025
Guidance for self-represented filers needing assistance after 2:30 p.m.