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
March 6, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order Granting Motion of Creditor Clover Circle Ohio, LLC for Extension of Time Only to Object to Dischargeability of Debt
March 5, 2026
Order: (I) Vacating Order Dismissing Case Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b); (II) Granting Amended Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived; and (III) for Issuance of the Debtor's Discharge
March 4, 2026
Order Denying Debtor's Request for Copies of Evidentiary Binder, All Exhibits, Complete Record, and Waiver of Fees in Support of Appeal, Motion for Waiver of Filing Fee and to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Without Prejudice and Denying Debtor's Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 18.1% through January 2026 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
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.
February 23, 2026
The Judicial Council of the Sixth Circuit has extended the appointment of the Honorable John E. Hoffman, Jr., as a recalled United States Bankruptcy Judge.
February 13, 2026
The 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference will be held on Friday April 17, 2026 at the Sinclair Community College Conference Center. Registration is now open.
February 6, 2026
Some cases may reflect a skipped docket number. No action is required by parties or counsel.