Announcements

  • Filing Fee Increase – Effective December 1, 2020

    The Judicial Conference approved adjustments to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (28 U.S.C. § 1930) effective December 1, 2020. Filing fees for the most common petitions will be: Chapter 7, $338; Chapter 11, $1,738; Chapter 13, $313. For details on all the bankruptcy fee changes click here.

  • Fourth Circuit Selects Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is pleased to announce that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has selected Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark, of Marriottsville, Maryland, to fill the vacancy for United States Bankruptcy Judge in the District of Maryland. The vacancy was created by the untimely passing of Judge Wendelin I. Lipp.

  • Passing of The Honorable James F. Schneider

    It is with great sadness that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland announces that the Honorable James F. Schneider passed away on April 6, 2020 at his residence. Judge Schneider retired from the Bench on May 9, 2017, after more than 35 years of dedicated service to the Court. He was immediately recalled and continued to serve as a recalled Bankruptcy Judge until his passing. Judge Schneider was a tremendous public servant, a highly respected jurist, always kind, and loved by all. A Memorial Service will be conducted virtually on Wednesday, April 15.  Information on how to view that service can be found in the Notice of Judge Schneider’s passing below.

  • Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules – Effective February 19, 2020

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved amendments to the Court’s Local Bankruptcy Rules effective February 19, 2020.  To view the Administrative Order implementing the amendments, a summary of the changes, and a redlined copy of the amended rules, please click below.

  • Small Business Reorganization Act – Resources and Materials

    The Court has created a Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) resources webpage.  The webpage can be accessed here or by clicking on SBRA Materials under the For Attorneys tab on the Court’s website.  Additional resources and materials and optional Forms related to the SBRA will be posted on this page when they are finalized.

  • Notice of Proposed Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved for publication and public comment amendments to the Court’s Local Bankruptcy Rules.  Please click below for a summary of the proposed changes, a redline copy of the amendments, and instructions on how to submit comments.  Comments on the proposed revised rules should be submitted on or before February 11, 2020.  If adopted, the amended Local Bankruptcy Rules will go into effect on February 19, 2020.

  • Use Caution When Opening Email Links and Attachments

    This is a reminder to use caution when opening email links and attachments even when they appear to be sent from the ECF system. Any sender address can be spoofed, and emails can carry malicious payloads. Please report any unexpected, unusual, oddly worded, or otherwise suspicious emails to IT Service Desk.

  • The Honorable Thomas J. Catliota Selected as Chief Judge

    The United States District Court has designated the Honorable Thomas J. Catliota to serve as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court. Please click below for a copy of the announcement.

  • Amended Bankruptcy Rules and Official Bankruptcy Form -- Effective December 1, 2019

    Amendments to Bankruptcy Rules 4001, 6007, 9036 and 9037 are effective December 1, 2019. The text of the amended rules and accompanying committee notes can be viewed here. In addition, amended Official Bankruptcy Form 122A1 is effective December 1, 2019. The amended Official Form can be viewed here.

  • Unclaimed Funds – New Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds and Instructions

    Effective December 1, 2019, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland will utilize a new Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds along with new Instructions for filing Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds.  Additional information about unclaimed funds can be found by visiting the Unclaimed Funds page.