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
May 19, 2026
Opinion and Order Regarding Motion for Sanctions for Wilful Violation of the Automatic Stay
May 19, 2026
Opinion and Order Granting Motion for Relief from Stay
May 19, 2026
Opinion and Order Granting Motion for Relief from Stay
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 13.0% through March 2026 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
April 21, 2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered General Order 66-1.
March 20, 2026
March 13, 2026
Early bird registration for the 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference expires March 20, 2026.