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
January 27, 2026
Opinion and Order: (I) Denying Defendant's (Amended) Motion to Dismiss Complaint for Failure of Service; (II) Denying Plaintiff's Motion to Strike; (III) Granting Defendant's First Motion to Extend Response Time and (IV) Sua Sponte Extending the Time for Plaintiff to Serve Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m)
January 7, 2026
Order Denying Debtor's Amended Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation, Without Prejudice
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 18.1% through January 2026 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Employment Opportunities
The Court is currently looking for qualified persons to fill the below position(s).
Court Announcements
January 31, 2026
Chief Judge Beth A. Buchanan has issued a public notice regarding the government shutdown and affected deadlines.
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.