Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Northern District of California Court Operations During the Lapse of Appropriations
The Northern District is operating under Phase II of its plan for operations during a funding lapse. Until funding is restored, the Northern District will maintain limited operations necessary consistent with the Judiciary’s constitutional functions. More information is available at: www.uscourts.gov
For information regarding court hearings, please visit www.canb.uscourts.gov. The court's case management systems (CM/ECF and PACER) remain accessible. For questions or assistance, please contact the Clerk's office.
Holiday - Veterans Day
The Court will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
Notice of Unavailability for the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel
Notice of Unavailability for the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Hannah L. Blumenstiel
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b PublicNotice-Blumenstiel CAN.pdf Court Operations Continue Despite Government Shutdown
Currently, the Northern District of California is maintaining its regular operations, including court hearings and public hours. The court's case management systems (CM/ECF and PACER) will also remain accessible. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact one of the Clerk's offices.
Holiday - Columbus Day
The Court will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day.
CM/ECF Temporarily Unavailable on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Access to CM/ECF will be temporarily unavailable on Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM due to system maintenance.
Holiday - Labor Day
The Court will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity, Oakland Division
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Bankruptcy Judgeship Oakland New San Francisco Division Procedures for Noticing and Conducting Hearings
Judges Montali and Blumenstiel will soon permit in-person and remote appearances at certain calendars. Judge Montali will begin this practice on May 23, 2025; Judge Blumenstiel will begin this practice on August 1, 2025.
The San Francisco Division has issued revised Procedures for Noticing and Conducting Hearings, which identify the affected calendars and explain how hearings should be noticed. These revised Procedures are now available here on the court’s website.
Please review the new Procedures. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Judge’s chambers. We look forward to seeing you soon.