Orders promulgating historical amendments and updates to Local Bankruptcy Rules (MP 16-90000) can be found here 

• Promulgating, amending and rescinding Local Bankruptcy Rules

Various

Orders relating to COVID-19 Pandemic (MP 20-90006) can be found here 

• Implementing procedural changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic

Various

21-03

Order Amending Complex Chapter 11 Case Procedures

• Defining and designating Complex Chapter 11 cases, with procedures for the master service list, first day motions/hearing, general motions, hearings, continuances and bridge orders, proofs of claim and omnibus claim objection procedures, cash collateral/financing orders, motions to sell assets, disclosure statements and plan confirmation, mediation, and application of BRs and LBRs

Sep 01, 2021

17-01

Order Governing the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices in the Bankruptcy Court

• Authorizing possession and use of cellular phones and electronic devices in public areas of the courthouse, prohibiting photographs, prohibiting use of devices in courtrooms without permission of the presiding judge but generally authorizing counsel to use devices in the courtroom for approved purposes while their matter is heard

Mar 01, 2017

16-03

Order regarding Deposit and Investment Registry Funds

• Adopting and outlining local procedures for the administration of funds deposited into the court's registry pursuant to B.R. 7076, including receipt and investment of funds, fees and taxes, and withdrawal of funds

Dec 01, 2016

12-05

Title 11 Proceedings

• U.S. District Court Standing Order referring all bankruptcy cases and proceedings to the Bankruptcy Judges in the District of Maryland

Jul 24, 2012

11-03

Amended Order Directing the Electronic Filing of Pleadings by Attorneys

• Requiring attorneys to file pleadings and other documents electronically via CM/ECF, in PDF format

Oct 05, 2011

05-05

Order Implementing Notice of Preferred Addresses Under 11 U.S.C.342(e) and (f) and National Creditor Register Service

• Providing procedures for preferred address for notice and registration with the National Creditor Registration Service

Oct 17, 2005

03-02

Order Adopting Case Management/Electronic Case Filing Procedure (as amended 12/1/2016)

• Providing detailed procedures for the filing, signing, retaining and verifying of pleadings and papers, and proofs of claim and the transfer of claims by creditor designees, by electronic means via CM/ECF, along with procedures for non-filing user access to CM/ECF

Apr 07, 2003

02-02

Order Exempting Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Trustees from Electronic Public Access Fees

• Exempting Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 trustees in the District of Maryland from the electronic public access fees prescribed by 28 U.S.C. § 1930(b)

May 13, 2002

02-01

Order Establishing Registry of Administrative Orders

• Establishing registry of Administrative Orders to be numbered and maintained by the Clerk of Court

May 10, 2002