Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Santa Rosa Division Calendar for October 18, 2017 is Continued to November 1, 2017
Please take notice: The calendar matters set for October 18, 2017, in Santa Rosa are all continued to the same time on November 1, 2017. Questions should be sent to ruby_bautista@canb.uscourts.gov
Santa Rosa Calendar for October 16, 2017 is Continued to October 23, 2017
Please take notice: The calendar matters set for 11:00 AM on October 16, 2017, in Santa Rosa are all continued to the same time on October 23, 2017. Questions should be sent to monica_burley@canb.uscourts.gov
UPDATE Santa Rosa Divisional Office Closure, Thursday, 10/12/2017 through Monday, 10/16/2017
Attorneys and the public will NOT be able to conduct business in person at the Santa Rosa location. The office is expected to re-open on Tuesday, October 17, 2017; however, please check the court’s website for more information. All other locations of the court are open for regular business.
Santa Rosa Chapter 13 Calendars for October 11, 2017 are Continued to November 8, 2017
Please take notice: The 1:00, 1:10, 1:20, 1:30 and 1:45 PM Chapter 13 calendar matters set for October 11, 2017, in Santa Rosa are all continued to the same times on November 8, 2017
Federal Holiday - Columbus Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, October 9th, in observance of Columbus Day.
UPDATED Guidelines for Valuing Collateral Under § 506 and FRBP 3012 in Individual Chapter 11 Cases and Chapter 13 Cases
This updated guideline replaces Guidelines for Valuing and Avoiding Liens in Individual Chapter 11 Cases and Chapter 13 Cases, dated September 10, 2010
Link: Valuing Collateral Under § 506 and FRBP 3012 in Individual Chapter 11 Cases and Chapter 13 Cases
Request for Comments on the Northern District's New Chapter 13 Plan
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Court is requesting comments on the new Chapter 13 Plan (to be effective on 12/1/2017). A pdf of the Chapter 13 Plan is below. Comments regarding the new Chapter 13 Plan may be emailed to the bench-bar liaison representatives Sarah Little s.little@kornfieldlaw.com and W. Kirk Moore wkmoore@bayareabk.com by October 3, 2017. Subject line of the email should be: Chapter 13 Plan Comments. The bench-bar liaison representatives will prepare a summary of comments for the judges’ review. In addition, the actual comments will be forwarded to the judges. Also below is a pdf of the instructions to assist in the review of the new Chapter 13 Plan.
Attachment:
New Chapter 13 Plan, Chapter 13 Plan Instructions Policy on Personal Data Identifiers
Application of Policy on Privacy of Personal Data Identifiers
In the interest of full and open access by the public to the records and the dockets of the Bankruptcy Court, absent an order on a motion to file a document under seal, to file a redacted document, to redact a document, or to restrict access to a document or an applicable exception, the Clerk’s Office will not manually or electronically seal, redact or restrict access to a document filed with the court electronically or in paper. Consistent with Bankruptcy Rule 9037 and the Judicial Conference Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files, in an electronic or paper filing made with the court that contains an individual’s social security number, taxpayer identification number, birth date, the name of an individual, other than the debtor, known to be an identified as a minor, or a financial account number, unless the court orders otherwise, a party or non-party making the filing may include only:
(1) The last four digits of the social security number and taxpayer identification number;
(2) The year of the individual’s birth;
(3) The minor’s initials; and
(4) The last for digits of the financial account number.
This policy on privacy of personal data identifiers is subject to the provisions of, inter alia, 11 U.S.C. §§ 107 and 112, Bankruptcy Rule 9037, Civil Local Rule 79-5, the district procedure for Electronically Filing Sealed and Redacted Documents, and the Interim District Procedure for Motions to Redact.
Federal Holiday - Labor Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day.
Notice of Unavailability for Judge Blumenstiel
Link: Notice of Unavailability for August 18, 2017 to September 4, 2017
Reassignment of Bankruptcy Cases Pending In the Santa Rosa Division
Reassignment of Bankruptcy Cases Pending In the Santa Rosa Division Transcription Services Solicitation
The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California (the Court) is soliciting vendors to include on a publicly posted approved list of qualified transcription services providers. Vendors interested in receiving a solicitation packet detailing the Court's requirements should send an email to the Procurement Administrator, Suzanne McBride, at suzanne_mcbride@canb.uscourts.gov.
All requests for the solicitation packet must be received no later than Friday, August 18, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. All proposals must be received via email no later than Friday, August 25, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Northern District Chapter 13 Model Plan
The Chapter 13 Model Plan (dated August 1, 2013), is currently being used in Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. EFFECTIVE July 1, 2017, the use of the model plan will be required in ALL divisions of the Northern District.
Attachment:
Chapter 13 Model Plan (8-1-2013) NEW Form Order Modifying Chapter 13 Plan
The form order will be effective July 1, 2017, and will be required in the Oakland Division when obtaining a court order to modify the Chapter 13 Plan. This preferred form order, approved by all Chapter 13 Trustees, may also be used in the San Francisco, Santa Rosa and San Jose Divisions.
Attachment:
FormOrderMod13Plan.pdf, FormOrderMod13Plan.docx CM/ECF Users: New NEF Definitions and Changes to Docket Events and Processes
New events, event modifications, and event deactivations that affect all chapters as well as new NEF definitions that take effect in June and July 2017 are posted under the New in ECF page. Please note in particular that the court will reinstate the prior practice of noticing the Debtor’s Certification in Support of Discharge and Debtor’s Statement re Pending Proceedings through BNC in chapter 13 cases.
New General Order 33
Assignment of Santa Rosa Cases Filed on or after July 1, 2017 and Abrogation of General Order 27
Link: General Order 33 SR Case Assignments Effective July 1 2017v11
CM/ECF Users: Changes to Chapters 7, 12 and 13 Docket Events and Processes
New events, event modifications, and event deactivations affecting cases filed under chapter 7, 12 and 13 that take effect in June 2017 are posted under the New in ECF page.
NOTICE: Regarding Reassignment of Santa Rosa/Eureka Caseload, effective July 1, 2017
Reassignment of Santa Rosa/ Eureka Caseload Federal Holiday - Independence Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA |
Notice of Temporary Assignment:
Network Administrator
Length of Assignment: Approximately 60 days, may be extended
Opportunity to Respond: June 15 – June 24, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a temporary employment agency to provide a temporary Network Administrator for a 60 day assignment.
Interested employment agencies should email Corrine_Jew@canb.uscourts.gov for more information.
Attachment:
Temporary Network Administrator Notice Santa Rosa Judge Transition Seminars
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
presents
Santa Rosa Judge Transition Seminars
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
99 South E Street, Santa Rosa
Attachment:
Transition.pdf Recruitment to the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee
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 seven (7) vacancies in the Committee and service will commence on July 1, 2017.
Prospective Committee members should review the requirements and selection criteria of General Order No. 15. Trustees and employees of the U.S. Trustee
are eligible to apply. Applicants must commit to participate in six to eight Committee meetings each year during their 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, Robert Franklin (franklin.robert@dorsey.com (link sends e-mail)) and Sarah Stuppi (sarah@stuppilaw.com (link sends e-mail)) by June 14, 2017.
Federal Holiday - Memorial Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Judge Montali's Updated Practices and Procedures
CM/ECF will be unavailable on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 6 PM to 10 PM to install system upgrades.
Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT |
Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator
Length of Assignment: Approximately 90 days
Opportunity to Respond: May 4 – May 11, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a temporary employment agency to provide a temporary Network Administrator for a 90 day assignment.
Interested employment agencies should email Corrine_Jew@canb.uscourts.gov for more information.
NEW Amended General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices
NEW Amended General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices Resolution Advocate Recruitment for the Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Program (BDRP)
The BDRP invites applications from individuals for appointment to the BDRP Panel of Resolution Advocates. Please visit Information on Joining BDRP as a Resolution Advocate to submit an application.
2017 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference UPDATED with Registration Information
Judges' Conference - Updated with Registration Info.pdf NEW General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices
General Order 32 - Payment Advices.pdf Due to system maintenance, CM/ECF will be unavailable from Friday, March 17 10:00 PM PDT to Saturday, March 18 4:00 AM PDT (6 hours).
Federal Holiday - Presidents' Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents' Day.
NEW General Order No. 31. Amended Order regarding Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds
Changes to procedures and fees for registry funds invested with the Court become effective December 1, 2016.
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To accommodate a few changes in the administration of registry funds, General Order No. 31 becomes effective on December 1, 2016. As specified in GO 31 paragraph IV (E), the disputed ownership funds provision will become effective when the Court Registry Investment System (CRIS), as administered by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO), begins to accept Disputed Ownership Fund (DOF) deposits.
- The Judicial Conference approved changes in the fee structure for registry funds that become effective December 1, 2016. For more information regarding the fee structure refer to General Order No. 31, paragraph III.
The new procedures enable the Court to administer the tax administration requirements established by the Internal Revenue Service for registry funds through the CRIS investment mechanism.
Please contact Chris Gundayao at 415-268-2344 with any questions.
Due to system maintenance, CM/ECF and the Court's website ( www.canb.uscourts.gov) will be unavailable from January 28, 2017 9:00 PM PST to January 29, 2017 12:00 AM PST (3 hours).
Elementary Bankruptcy Procedure for Consumer Counsel
THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
Santa Rosa / Eureka Division
presents
A Further Seminar in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure
Elementary Bankruptcy Procedure for Consumer Counsel
or
Why You are an Idiot if you use 506 to Avoid Judicial Liens
Monday, January 23, 2017, at 4:00 P.M.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
99 South E Street, Santa Rosa
Using § 506 of the Bankruptcy Code instead of § 522 to avoid judicial liens on a debtor’s home works, sort of, but reflects a dangerous lack of knowledge of elementary bankruptcy procedure. This seminar is intended to impart enough understanding of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure so that attendees will never again make this mistake. The general risks of using improper bankruptcy procedure will also be discussed.
Attendance at this seminar is limited to attorneys, trustees and other bankruptcy professionals. There is no charge for enrollment or materials. For reservations or further information email Cara_Porter@canb.uscourts.gov.
This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 1/2 hours. The United States District Court Practice Program for the Northern District of California certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
Attachment:
Seminar Federal Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Federal Holiday - New Years Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 2nd, in observance of New Years Day.
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, effective December 1, 2016
Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 1010, 1011, 1012, 2002, 3002.1, 7008, 7012, 7016, 9006, 9027 and, 9033. Clean and redline versions of these Rule changes are available from the US Courts website.
Federal Holiday - Christmas Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, December 26th, in observance of Christmas Day.
Changes to Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, effective December 1, 2016
Changes to the Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2016.pdf