The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) resumed operations on October 26.  To address certain issues relating to the BNC nationwide service disruption, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has entered Administrative Order (AO) 26-05.

Among other things, AO 26-05 provides that any party prejudiced by delayed noticing from the BNC may seek a continuance, additional notice or extension where legally permitted, or other appropriate relief; provides for the regular, continued convening of Section 341 meetings of creditors, subject to adjournment if service by the BNC did not comply with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(a); provides that all scheduled hearings shall proceed unless the Court orders otherwise; and rescinds AO 26-04.  Please review AO 26-05 for further information and details.

The United States District Court has designated the Honorable Lori S. Simpson to serve as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court, effective October 22, 2026. Please click here to view the announcement.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland will be closed for business in both divisions on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Thursday, December 31, 2026.  CM/ECF will remain available and emergency contact numbers are on the court's website.  These days will be treated as "legal holidays" for the purposes of Federal Bankruptcy Rule 9006 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 6.  

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

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