Calendars are updated periodically and may contain both active and stricken hearings.
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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
June 30, 2026
Order Dismissing Case for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707(a) Due to Ineligibility Under 11 U.S.C. § 109(h)(1), Concerning Attorney Fees, and Ordering Other Matters
June 29, 2026
Order Granting Debtor's Request for a Temporary Waiver of the Credit Counseling Requirement Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 109(h)(3) in Resolution of the Order, Sua Sponte, to Show Cause for Potential Dismissal of Case Under 11 U.S.C. § 707(a), and Ordering Other Matters
June 23, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order Conditionally Granting Motion of Defendant Anthony M. Scott to Dismiss First Amended Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of Debt, Granting Leave to Amend, and Setting Deadline for Plaintiff to Further Amend the Complaint
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 10.2% through May 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
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.
May 28, 2026
Judge Nami Khorrami’s Policies and Procedures have been revised, effective May 27, 2026.
May 22, 2026
Applications for memberships will be accepted trough June 22, 2026.
April 21, 2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered General Order 66-1.