Calendars are updated periodically and may contain both active and stricken hearings.
Welcome
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
June 6, 2025
Order Directing Plaintiffs and Defendant to File Supplemental Briefs and Directing Plaintiffs to Supplement the Record From the State Court Regarding Motion for Summary Judgment of Plaintiffs Corey Buzzard and Sheri Carr
June 2, 2025
Opinion and Order Overruling Objection to Claim of Exemptions
May 19, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are up 6.5% through May 2025 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
June 16, 2025
Information about the 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
June 2, 2025
The Court will make two changes regarding its processing of installment applications.
June 2, 2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered General Order 64-1 (Reassignment of Cases).
May 27, 2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered a Press Release for immediate publication.
May 27, 2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered a Press Release for immediate publication.