Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Federal Holiday - Labor Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day.
General Order 44 and Explanatory Statement
In re:
Court Operations Following the end of COVID-19 Emergency; and Abrogation of General Orders 38, 39, 40 (Second and Third Amended); 41 (Eff 12/1/2023); 43
Attachment:
General Order 44, Explanatory Statement re General Order 44 San Francisco Division Procedures for Noticing and Conducting Hearings
Attachment:
SF Division Hearing Procedures (eff: 9.1.2023) Federal Holiday - Columbus Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, October 9th, in observance of Columbus Day.
Judge Lafferty’s Procedures for Noticing and Conducting Hearings (Effective September 1, 2023)
Holiday - Veterans Day
The Court will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
Holiday - Thanksgiving and the Day After
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Bench-Bar Liaison Committee Recruitment
The Bench-Bar Liaison Committee (the “Committee”) is seeking members of the bar to serve a three-year term on the Committee. There are currently four (4) vacancies on the Committee and service will commence on January 2, 2024.
Prospective Committee Members should review the requirements and selection criteria of General Order 15. Chapter 7 Panel Trustees and employees of the U.S. Trustee are eligible to apply. Applications must commit to participate in quarterly Committee meetings each year during their three-year membership term and to otherwise actively further the Committee’s mission. To apply for a position on the Committee, please send a letter of interest along with a current resume or curriculum vitae to the Committee Co-Chairs, Kimberly Fineman (kfineman@fhlawllp.com) and Jeannie Kim (jekim@sheppardmullin.com) by December 6, 2023.
Save-the-Date! Fifth Annual Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference
Attachment:
Save the Date 2024 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges Conf Notice to Salinas Bankruptcy Bar Community
Notice to Salinas Bankruptcy Bar Community Federal Holiday - Christmas Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day.
Federal Holiday - New Years Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 1st, in observance of New Years Day.
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.
Attachment:
HLB Notice of Unavailability (26 Dec 2023 - 6 Jan 2024).pdf UPDATED Policy and Procedure for Appearances by Tele/Videoconference (AT&T / Zoom)
Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
The Court will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday.
Changes to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
The Judicial Conference of the United States approved adjustments to the miscellaneous fee schedule for bankruptcy courts.
Attachment:
2023 Fee Schedule UPDATED Information - Fifth Annual Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges Conference
Attachment:
UPDATED 2024 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges Conference Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge William J. Lafferty III
Public Comment Notice - Judge Lafferty 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.
Holiday - President's Day
The Court will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of President's Day.