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
April 6, 2026
Order Denying Request to Waive Adversary Filing Fee
March 31, 2026
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss, Without Prejudice
March 31, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying Joint Motion to Approve Settlement and Compromise
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 13.0% through March 2026 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
March 20, 2026
March 13, 2026
Early bird registration for the 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference expires March 20, 2026.
February 24, 2026
Information about fraudulent phone calls to debtors.