News & Announcements: November, 2024

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Wed, 11/27/2024
CM/ECF Availability Sunday, December 1, 2024

The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) will be unavailable on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from Noon to 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The Court will be performing maintenance during that time.

Mon, 11/25/2024
Annual Review of Mediator Applications

Public Notice

On an annual basis, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio reviews applications from people interested in serving as mediators for the Mediation Program....

Mon, 11/25/2024
CM/ECF System Restored

The Court’s CM/ECF system is restored and available for immediate use.

Sun, 11/24/2024
CM/ECF System Currently Unavailable

The Court’s CM/ECF system is currently unavailable. The Court is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will promptly issue another notice when service is restored.

If you are unable to meet a filing deadline...

Thu, 11/21/2024
CM/ECF Availability Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) will be unavailable on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from Noon to 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The Court will be performing maintenance during that time.

Mon, 11/18/2024
Scam Alert: Letters from Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group

Public Notice

A scam operator, identifying itself as the Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group, is sending letters that falsely accuse debtors of failing to disclose assets in their bankruptcy cases. Debtors who...

Tue, 11/12/2024
Holiday Closings

Public Notice

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio will be closed, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, November 27,...
Thu, 11/07/2024
CM/ECF Availability Saturday, November 9, 2024

The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) will be unavailable on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from Noon to 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Court will be performing maintenance during that time.

Wed, 11/06/2024
Scam Alert: Fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs)

Public Notice

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has received nationwide reports of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake...

Fri, 11/01/2024
Changes to Bankruptcy Rules and Forms Effective December 1, 2024

Public Notice

On December 1, 2024, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Official Bankruptcy Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms will be amended:
  • Bankruptcy...