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
September 29, 2025
Opinions and Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment of Adversary Plaintiffs Corey Buzzard and Sheri Carr.
September 16, 2025
Opinion and Order Granting U.S. Department of Education's Motion for Summary Judgment
September 10, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying Defendant Roy Fernandez's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay the Adversary Proceeding
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are up 7.5% through September 2025 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Court Announcements
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.
October 2, 2025
Guidance for self-represented filers needing assistance after 2:30 p.m.
September 30, 2025
Information about Court operations during a government shutdown.
September 15, 2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the federal rules and forms.