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
November 5, 2026
Order Denying Debtors Motion for Extension of Automatic Stay Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 362(c)(3) as Moot
November 3, 2026
Final Opinion and Order Granting Motion of Brookville Building and Savings Association for Relief from Automatic Stay [and Discharge Injunction]
October 29, 2026
Memorandum Opinion Dismissing the Debtor's Bankruptcy Case and Imposing a Three-Year Bar to Re-Filing
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 9% through September 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
October 27, 2026
The Court has entered General Order 67-3 (Vacating General Order 67-2)
October 23, 2026
The Court has entered General Order 67-2 (Procedures During BNC Service Disruption)
October 20, 2026
The Court has entered General Order 67-1 (Mitigation of Prejudice Due to BNC Service Disruption).
October 20, 2026
Chief Judge's Letter to Members of the Bar.
October 14, 2026
Updated instructions to access list of creditors during Bankruptcy Noticing Center disruption.
