Locations

Greenbelt

6500 Cherrywood Ln
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Main Tel: 301-344-8018

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Baltimore

101 W Lombard St Room 8530
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Tel: 410-962-2688
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Court Locations

Greenbelt
6500 Cherrywood Ln - Greenbelt, MD 20770 - Main Tel: 301-344-8018 map
Baltimore
101 W Lombard St Room 8530 - Baltimore, MD 21201 - Main Tel: 410-962-2688
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December 14, 2010
Effective December 13th we began mailing out a notice to debtors in all new consumer bankruptcy cases under chapters 7, 12 and 13. It will be sent at the same time the 341 meeting of creditors is sent. Click here to see this notice.

November 12, 2010
The Court has entered three new administrative orders that are listed on the registry of Administrative Orders.  Administrative Order 10-01, requiring the addition of the IRS to the mailing matrix of every Chapter 13 case; 10-02, instituting Local Bankruptcy Rule amendments regarding Motions to Avoid Liens and amended pleadings; and 10-03 adopting amended Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007-1.

November 9, 2010
Please note that a number of changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure are effective December 1, 2010. Click here for more information.

October 19, 2010

Please click here to see the updated Bankruptcy Appeals Manual (Third Edition).

September 9, 2010
- The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has selected David E. Rice for appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge. Click here for more details.
- The Court will be live on CM/ECF release 4 on September 12th. Be sure you are using the most recent version of case preparation software. Please review this document that describes the changes.
 
July 7, 2010
Please read this important announcement about a change in the creditor mailing practices where an invalid address has been provided.

June 28, 2010
Please be advised that a new Easton location of the Debtor Assistance Project (DAP) is now operational. The new DAP location will run once a month, on either Mondays or Fridays. Please visit the DAP web page for additional information.

May 18, 2010
Please read our notice to customers paying by check.

April 28, 2010
EPA Fee Schedule Update - On March 16, 2010, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved an adjustment to the Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule so that users are not billed unless they accrue charges of more than $10 of PACER usage in a quarterly billing cycle, in effect quadrupling the amount of data available without charge. Previously, users were not billed until their accounts total at least $10 in a one-year period. Click here, to view a copy of the latest fee schedule.

February 23, 2010
Updated versions of the Withdrawal of Reference Manual and Removal Manual have been posted. These manuals now incorporate the new time periods required by the Dec. 1, 2009 amendments to the Federal Rules. They can be found under Attorney Information on this web site.
 
January 29, 2010
Please be advised that the Debtor Assistance Project (DAP) has expanded its hours in Baltimore! The clinic will now run 4 days a week and be open to both pre-scheduled and walk-in appointments. Walk in appointments will be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to 11:30am and Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
December 29, 2009
The Court has adopted a new local rule on notice to equity security holders. Please review Administrative Order 09-04

November 17, 2009
Important Notice Regarding Time Period Changes Effective December 1, 2009, Including 14-Day Deadlines for Filing Schedules, Statements, Chapter 13 Plans, and Bankruptcy Appellate Briefs - Among the time-computation amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that will take effect on December 1, 2009, are changes to 12 rules that will result in a reduction by one day (from 15 to 14 days) of the time to take action. The affected rules are Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 1019, 1020, 2015, 2015.1, 2016, 3015, 4001, 4002, 6004, 6007, and 8009. Please take note of these changes and particularly of the new 14-day deadline for filing schedules, statements, and other documents under Rule 1007(c); for filing a chapter 13 plan under Rule 3015(b); and for filing appellate briefs under Rule 8009(a).

November 6, 2009
Interim Rule 1007-I included time deadlines contained in Rule 1007, which will be revised effective December 1, 2009, unless Congress acts to the contrary, as part of a comprehensive package of changes to time periods in all the federal rules of practice and procedure. Courts that adopted Interim Rule 1007-I are being urged to consider revising the interim rule, making it consistent with the changed time deadlines in Rule 1007. New Administrative Order 09-02 was signed by Chief Judge Keir for this purpose.

November 6, 2009
The procedures for requesting a transcript were recently revised. Please click here for additional details.

September 25, 2009
A listing of new bankruptcy cases that have been filed but not yet entered into CM/ECF is now available. The list may be accessed from either the Case Information section or the CM/ECF login page. Parties should continue to use PACER or VCIS (Voice Case Information System) to determine if a bankruptcy case has been filed with the Court. Parties also may telephone the Clerk's office to confirm a bankruptcy case has been filed with the Court.
 
July 14, 2009
Courtroom Technologies - The Clerk's office of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is pleased to announce that Judge Alquist's Courtroom (2A in Baltimore) and Judge Catliota's Courtroom (3E in Greenbelt) have the necessary equipment to electronically present evidence. Please see the details under each Judge under Judge's Info.
 
June 8, 2009
On July 1, 2009, Administrative Order 09-01, adopting an amended version of Appendix F of the Local Bankruptcy Rules, will go into effect.
 
May 7, 2009
For information on Thornburg Mortgage, Inc. (09-17787) and its related cases, click here.
 
March 16, 2009
Starting Tuesday March 17, 2009, the Court will change the contact email addresses for all hearing related matters for each Judge. To ensure you have the correct address, click Contact on the top of the Court’s web page and for each Division you will see an email link next to the Courtroom Deputy’s (CRD) name. If you have a saved email address for each CRD, please update it so you are no longer emailing them directly. If the matter is case related, please continue to contact the Case Administrator.
 
March 12, 2009

Are you a debtor without an attorney? Are you interested in a free half-hour consultation with a bankruptcy attorney? If so, the Debtor Assistance Project (DAP) is for you! For more information, please see the DAP Information.
 

March 3, 2009

Calling all attorneys! The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has been collaborating with the Bankruptcy Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the U.S. Trustee’s Office, the Chapter 13 Trustees, and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service to develop new programs that will assist low income debtors in filing for bankruptcy. To find out more, please visit the new volunteer section of our website, under Court Information, or click here.
 
February 6, 2009
The Maryland Bankruptcy Court launched changes to its website on February 5, 2009, in an effort to make its website more user-friendly to individuals without an attorney (also known as "pro se"). Bankruptcy is a complex area of law, which makes successful navigation of a bankruptcy case difficult for pro se parties. The updated website has a user-friendly design and contains expanded substantive and procedural information on bankruptcy. This information includes a complete listing of resources available to assist individuals in finding an attorney, sometimes at low to no cost. Due to the complexity and long-term financial effects of filing for bankruptcy, individuals are encouraged to obtain legal advice from a competent attorney before filing a petition. Please note that these changes are just the start of the Court’s efforts to assist pro se parties. Any suggestions on how best to do this are welcomed through use of the Suggestion Box.
 
December 17, 2008
On October 20, 2008, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 was enacted into law. The Act provides a temporary exclusion from the bankruptcy means test for Reservists and members of the National Guard called to active duty or homeland defense activity after September 11, 2001, for at least 90 days. Please see Administrative Order 08-03 for more details.

November 1, 2008
On December 1, 2008 Revised Local Bankruptcy Rules become effective. These rules implement the Court Hearing Scheduler (CHS) Program and clarify the computation of time to respond to pleadings pursuant to FRBP 9006 (a) and (f). This version supersedes all prior versions. 
 
September 1, 2008
Please be aware of possible fraudulent activity that could be affecting victims throughout the country. Click here for more details.

August 20, 2008
The Court's Strategic Plan is now available. Your comments and opinions are most welcome!

November 5, 2007
Interested in searching for Unclaimed Funds? You will find it under "Case Resources" in the Case Info section.

September 27, 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.
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.
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.  See the procedures for each Judge unde Judge's Info.

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 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.

The newest edition of "The Legal Eagle", our court's newsletter, is now available!

March 7, 2007
Please click here for Public Notice - Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Duncan W. Keir

November 29, 2006
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.

November 3, 2006
New Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing Options are available through the E-mail Link Service

December 21, 2006
Please click here for a list of fees that change effective January 1, 2007.

December 1, 2006
Please click here for a listing of Federal Rule Amendments (including Bankruptcy rules 1009, 5005, 7004).

September 29, 2006
Administrative Order 05-04 is amended to include the new language of interim FRBP 1007 and the new exhibit D of the petition regarding the credit counseling certificate. Administrative Order 06-04 is also effective on October 1, 2006, that adopts interim FRBP 1007 (attached at the end of the Administrative Order).

July 21, 2006
Effective July 1, 2006 one new and two amended Administrative Orders go into effect. Please click the links below.
Administrative Order 06-03, Providing to the Trustee a Copy of the Federal Income Tax Return

  • Administrative Order 05-04 Changes to Local Bankruptcy Rules and Procedures is amended. (LBR 1002-(a)(8) is amended to: 1) allow the debtor to check the block on the petition stating that the debtor has received approved budget and credit counseling; and 2) further refines procedures for providing the payment advices to the trustee.
  • Administrative Order 04-01 Directing the Electronic filing of pleadings by attorneys is amended. (Requests for writs in aid of collection or recovery of property must be filed in paper form.)

July 19, 2006
All open and future Chapter 7 and 13 cases filed in the eastern shore counties (Salisbury) are assigned to Judge Keir. Judge Derby will continue to hear those cases in Salisbury.

June 15, 2006
Click here to see questions and answers from The Best Practices Forum held on April 5 and 6, 2006. 

June 26, 2006
Judge Derby's odd numbered cases were administratively transferred to Judge Gordon except for Salisbury cases that will remain with Judge Derby. Cases 02-67584 (Baltimore Emergency Services and related cases) and 01-64463 (Railworks and related cases) were transferred to Judge Schneider.

May 14, 2006
Aall of Judge Derby's even numbered cases were administratively transferred to Judge Alquist with these exceptions: Case 02-67584 (Baltimore Emergency Services and related cases), 02-54152 (Porter-Hayden and related cases), 99-61566 and 99-61567 (MPPI Physicians, LLC) and case 01-05155 (Rinn v. Reid et al.) (posted 5/16/06)

April 3, 2006
Click here to see Administrative Orders 06-01 - ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONCERNING CHAPTER 13 CASES FILED AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2005 

Click here to see Administrative Order 06-02 - ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONCERNING RENTAL PAYMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN CASES FILED AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2005, PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. § 362(l)(1)  

January 3, 2006
Click here to see the change in Clerk's procedures for the Summons pursuant to Federal Rule 7004.  (posted 01/03/06)

September 29, 2005
Click here for a notice of location for hearings for cases from eastern shore counties. 

April 20, 2005
Click here for the memo from the Administrative Office of the US Courts on the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, P.L. 109-8, 119 Stat. 23 the President signed on April 20, 2005.

March 1, 2005
Administrative Order 05-01 eliminates paper noticing when it duplicates electronic notices sent through CM/ECF, except for the Notice of Meeting of Creditors.

February 10, 2005
The Amendments to Exhibit B to Administrative Order 03-02 to allow creditors to file reaffirmation agreements on line.

September 28, 2003
New Privacy Rules are effective as of December 1, 2003