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.
Contact the Court
1-833-809-1611
Courts are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on federal holidays.
Anticipated Hearings
Recent Opinions
August 27, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order on the Chapter 13 Trustee's Objection to Allowance of Claim 20-1 Filed by IH Credit Union, Inc.
August 13, 2026
Order Denying Approval of Reaffirmation Agreement With Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc.
August 10, 2026
Opinion and Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 9.6% through July 2026 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
August 25, 2026
The Columbus intake desk will close at 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026.
August 14, 2026
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the federal rules.
July 31, 2026
CM/ECF will be unavailable between 4:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026 and 9:00 a.m. on August 16, 2026.
July 23, 2026
Beginning July 27, 2026, a single, toll-free number (833-809-1611) is the new access point for Clerk’s Office assistance related to any case or issue in any location.
June 26, 2026
The Judicial Conference of the United States will increase the fee for Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) by two cents per page, effective January 1, 2027.