Strategic Plan

I am pleased to announce that the Court has again revisited its Strategic Plan as necessitated by the many changes arising from the new Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act including the addition of three new Judges. Once again our Court concluded that our mission statement and core principles remain sound and true.

The Court determined that as a result of the dramatic change in the law, the most pressing issues now confronting the Court are the increasing number of pro se debtors and the related problems created by a lack of good, sound legal guidance. Our new priority goal is to strengthen our relationship with the Bar, to resolve disputes more efficiently and to provide all parties with the full legal benefits of swift justice.

This goal can only be achieved with the cooperation of the Bar and the Trustees. Please review the revised Plan and consider how the Bar, the Trustees and Court can work together to insure success for all constituents that come before the Court. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged and welcomed.

Mark D. Sammons
Clerk of Court
November 6, 2007