Local Rules

The Court last revised its Local Bankruptcy Rules on October 1, 2020. If you have an idea for a new or revised Local Rule, submit a suggestion. The rules are reviewed and considered for amendment on an ongoing basis by the Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee.

•  Local Bankruptcy Rules
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  • Index

ECF Administrative Procedures

Pursuant to Local Rule 5005-1, all papers required to be electronically filed must be filed pursuant to the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing (or "ECF Administrative Procedures"). 

• Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing

Judges' Policies and Procedures

• Chief Judge Buchanan
• Judge Hoffman
• Judge Nami Khorrami

Other Resources 

• General Orders
• Policy Regarding Remote Public Access to Proceedings
• Archived Local Bankruptcy Rules
• United States Bankruptcy Code
• Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure