Announcement Archive


Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California
adopted a new Chapter 13 Plan


Save-the-Date: Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference

January 30, 2026, The Presidio of San Francisco -- Golden Gate Club

Attachment: PDF icon Flyer Bankruptcy Judges Conference 2026

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

Attachment: PDF icon Notice of Unavailability for the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel

Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Hannah L. Blumenstiel

Comments by October 23, 2025

Attachment: PDF icon b PublicNotice-Blumenstiel CAN.pdf

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