Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
New Website Features!
These features include:
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“Live Chat” which will allow you to interact with the Helpdesk via chat box.
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A definitions glossary that will be available throughout the website. You can access definitions by hovering over identified key words.
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Our “Calendars” page is now divided between court calendars and 341 calendars
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A new “Advanced Search” feature is available on some of the sections of the website.
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A new format for the Attorneys' ECF manual
Oakland and San Franciso Courthouse Closures, Friday, July 15, 2016
A Nationwide Day of Rage is scheduled for this afternoon, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Frank Ogawa Plaza/City Hall. As a precautionary measure, the Oakland Division Clerk's Office and Courtrooms are CLOSED. In addition, there is a potential demonstration scheduled at the Civic Center Plaza therefore the San Francisco Division Clerk's Office and Courtooms at 450 Golden Gate are CLOSED.
Federal Holiday - Independence Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Judge Blumenstiel's Updated Practices and Procedures
Bench-Bar Liaison Committee Recruitment
Bench Bar Application Letter Order Temporarily Appointing the Honorable Alan Jaroslovsky as Chief Judge
Order Temporarily Appointing Jaroslovsky Chief Judge Federal Holiday - Memorial Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Changes to Bankruptcy Local Rules
Changes to Bankruptcy Local Rules 3003-1, 3007-1, 4001-1, 4001-2, 4001-3, 8001-1, 8001-2, 8007-1, 8010-1, 8010-2, 8012-1 and 9033-1
Link: Bankruptcy Local Rules
San Francisco Division and Clerk of Court Relocated to 450 Golden Gate Avenue
In December 2015, the Clerk of Court and the San Francisco Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California relocated to the Phillip Burton Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94102.
Courtrooms for Judges Blumenstiel and Montali are located on the 16th Floor. Judge Blumenstiel will preside in Courtroom 19; Judge Montali will preside in Courtroom 17. The San Francisco Division’s intake counter is located on the 18th Floor. All telephone and facsimile numbers associated with the San Francisco Division remained the same, as is the post office box.
The Clerk of Court and his administrative staff conducts business on the 5th floor. All telephone and facsimile numbers associated with the office of the Clerk of Court remained the same.