- New and Amended Bankruptcy Rules and Official Bankruptcy Forms -- Effective December 1, 2017
Amendments to Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 3002, 3007, 3012, 3015, 3015.1 (new), 4003, 5009, 7001 and 9009 are effective December 1, 2017. The text of the new and amended rules and accompanying committee notes can be viewed here. In addition, new or amended Official Bankruptcy Forms 101, 113, 309F-I, 425A-C, and 426 are effective December 1, 2017. The new and amended Official Forms can be viewed here.
- Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms – Effective December 1, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved, effective December 1, 2017, amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules 3012-1, 3012-2, 3015-1, 3015-2, 3015-4, 4001-3, and 4003-2; Local Forms H, L, M (Chapter 13 Plan), M-1, and M-2; and Appendix F to the Local Bankruptcy Rules. To view the Administrative Order implementing the amendments and a redlined copy of the amended rules and forms, please click here. To view a clean version of the rules and forms, and Foreword from Chief Judge Nancy V. Alquist, please click here.
- Administrative Order 17-01 Governing the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices in the Bankruptcy Court
On March 1, 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland entered Administrative Order 17-01 which requires, among other things, that all visitors to the courthouse (counsel and members of the public) "turn off all electronic devices before entering a courtroom and may not use electronic devices in a courtroom without the permission of the judge." For a full copy of Administrative Order 17-01, please click below.
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- Amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 5073-1
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved an amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 5073-1 to clarify the limitations on the photographing and recording of court proceedings and courthouse spaces and to provide consistency with District Court Local Rule 506. Please click below for a copy of the Administrative Order implementing the amendment to LBR 5073-1 and a redline copy of the amended rule.
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- Fourth Circuit Selects Michelle M. Harner 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 Professor Michelle M. Harner, of Baltimore, Maryland, to fill a vacancy for United States Bankruptcy Judge in the District of Maryland. The vacancy is created by the upcoming retirement announced by Judge James F. Schneider, who on February 1, 2017 celebrated having served 35 years on the bench. Please click below to view the public announcement of Judge-Designate Harner's appointment.
- Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules - Effective 08-01-2016
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved amendments to its Local Rules effective August 1, 2016.
- Appointment of Lori Schultz Simpson as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is pleased to announce that Lori Schultz Simpson has been appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maryland. Please click below to view the public announcement of Judge-Designate Simpson's appointment.
- Passing of The Honorable Paul Mannes, January 20, 2016
Please click below for notice from the Court.
- Scam Targets Bankruptcy Filers
The US Courts News has advised that a sophisticated phone scam is targeting bankruptcy filers in several states, using personal information from filings and posing as attorneys to get intended victims to immediately wire money to satisfy a debt. Read the entire article at uscourts.gov.
- Bankruptcy Petition Preparers Injunctions
Please click here to access a list of bankruptcy petition preparers who have been enjoined from acting as a bankruptcy petition preparer in the District of Maryland. The list is also located under "Don't have an Attorney?" In the main menu.