Honorable Stephen L. Johnson, Chief Judge • Edward Emmons, Clerk of Court
News and Announcements
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Change to Bankruptcy Local Rule 5002-2
The court has revised B.L.R. 5005-2 and its Electronic Case Filing Procedures (the “ECF Procedures”), paragraph 7, to allow for the electronic filing of pleadings and other documents bearing the electronic signatures of third parties, i.e., CM/ECF Registered Participants who signed, but did not file, the given document and/or the electronic signatures of third parties, such as debtors or corporate representatives who are not Registered Participants and did not file the given document.
New B.L.R. 5005-2 is largely consistent with Third Amended General Order 39 (March 29, 2021), which was abrogated by General Order 44 (July 25, 2023). A redline version comparing prior B.L.R. 5005-2 to the new B.L.R. 5005-2 is below.
BLR 5005-2 December12023RedlineVersion Changes to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
The Judicial Conference of the United States approved adjustments to the miscellaneous fee schedule for bankruptcy courts.
2023 Fee Schedule New Chapter 13 Attorney Fees and Applications
The new Chapter 13 attorney fees and related forms applying to cases filed on or after November 1, 2023, are available here.
Judge Blumenstiel's Notice of Unavailability
Please be advised that the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel will not be available on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 through and including Saturday, January 6, 2024.
HLB Notice of Unavailability (26 Dec 2023 - 6 Jan 2024).pdf UPDATED Policy and Procedure for Appearances by Tele/Videoconference (AT&T / Zoom)
Notice to Salinas Bankruptcy Bar Community
Notice to Salinas Bankruptcy Bar Community Save-the-Date! Fifth Annual Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference
Save the Date 2024 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges Conf 
