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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 contains a provision that increased the quarterly fees on disbursements paid by chapter 11 debtors in U.S. Trustee regions. The new fees went into effect on January 1, 2008. Bankruptcy Form B200, Required Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Fees, has been revised to incorporate the new quarterly fees.
The Court's Strategic Plan is now available. Your comments and opinions are most welcome!
Interested in searching for Unclaimed Funds? This feature is now available! You will find it under "Case Resources" in the Case Info section. (posted 11/05/2007)
On November 1, 2007, Revised Local Bankruptcy Rules become effective. These Rules include a revised Chapter 13 Plan as well as other significant changes. They bear the version number 11.07 at the bottom of each page to distinguish them from the May 2007 Rules. Please click here for the full Revised Local Rules and a summary of significant changes. (posted 10/17/2007)
The Memorandum Summarizing Procedures With Respect To Withdrawal Of The Reference Of Bankruptcy Matters From The United States Bankruptcy Court To The United States District Court In Maryland have been updated. Please see Bankruptcy Removal Manual under the Reference Library button. (posted 09/27/07)
Effective August 24, 2007, Judges Nancy V. Alquist and James F. Schneider will permit parties to appear at court hearings telephonically using CourtCall, an independent conference call company. You must contact the courtroom deputy at least 24 hours in advance to confirm that you will be permitted to appear telephonically. Click here for procedures for additional requirements as well as a list of matters where you may not appear telephonically.
On April 1, 2007, automatic adjustments to the dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and one provision of Title 28 of the U.S. Code will become effective. The amended dollar amounts will apply to cases filed on or after April 1, 2007. Click here for a full description of the changes.
The Maryland Bankruptcy Court has new forms available in a fill-in format on our web site as of Monday April 2nd. Please contact your Bankruptcy Petition Preparation vendor to ensure you have the latest software version that incorporates these changes.(Posted 4/2/07)
The newest edition of "The Legal Eagle", our court's newsletter, is now available! (posted 04/07/07)
Please see our new Debtor's Assistance Manual! (posted 01/03/07)
Notice of change of pretrial conference procedures in adversary proceedings/contested matters before Judge Mannes: If parties file R. 26(f) reports at least two (2) weeks before the scheduled pretrial conference hearing date, Judge Mannes will consider allowing the parties to appear by telephone. A similar procedure will be used in contested matters where status conferences are set. You will be advised by chambers, if you may appear by telephone. (posted November 29, 2006).
New Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing Options are available through the E-mail Link Service (posted 11/03/06)
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bankruptcy Code - a look back at the first cases filed in Maryland under the Bankruptcy Act of 1898.
New Privacy Rules are effective as of December 1, 2003 (re-posted 09/28/06)
Filing for Bankruptcy relief? Plan to represent yourself? View a Short Video, review the Debtor's Assistance Manual, or see our web pages for Non-Attorney Filers.