The Clerk’s Office for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland will close its intake offices in both its Baltimore and Greenbelt Divisions at 11:30 am on Friday, May 15, 2026, to enable Clerk’s Office staff to attend an event.

All hearings set for May 15 will proceed as scheduled. The after-hours drop boxes for both Divisions as well as electronic filing through CM/ECF will continue to be available during this early intake office closure.

For any filing emergencies, please refer to the Court's after-hours information available at this link -- After Hours Information.

Please click here to view the Notice of Vacancy from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maryland at Greenbelt. The basic jurisdiction of a Bankruptcy Judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code and explained in Title 11, United States Code, as well as in 98 Stat. 344, Pub. L. 98-353, Title I, § 120.  For a copy of the Official Vacancy Notice and instructions on how to apply, please click here.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland  entered an Administrative Order restricting electronic access to sealed documents effective April 20, 2026. Click here to read the Administrative Order.  Parties will continue to file sealed documents in CM/ECF, however sealed documents will no longer be accessible or viewable by electronic means. Parties must serve sealed documents through appropriate means as provided by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.  The Court will serve sealed orders, notices, and other Court-generated documents by either secure electronic means or U.S. Mail.  A party with the right to access a sealed document can request a paper copy by contacting the Clerk’s Office.  Please contact the Clerk’s Office with questions by calling (410) 962-2688 or (301) 344-8018.

The public intake counters for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, in both Baltimore and Greenbelt, are closed  from 1 pm to 2 pm, Monday through Friday.  The Clerk’s Office otherwise remains open during this time for phone calls and email, and the Court’s Chatbot COURTney is available for live chats with staff.  CM/ECF will remain available during this time.