Announcement Archive


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


Federal Holiday - Thanksgiving

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on November 28th and 29th, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Memorial Service for Retired Chief Judge Lloyd King

Hon. Lloyd King, former Chief Judge of the Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court, passed away on October 17, 2019. The court will hold a memorial to honor and remember him on December 9, 2019, at 4:00 PM in the Ceremonial Courtroom, 19th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Members of the bar and the general public are welcome to attend. Visitors will need government issued identification to pass through security upon arrival.

Federal Holiday - Christmas Day

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day.

Federal Holiday - New Year's Day

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year's Day.

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, effective December 1, 2019

Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 4001, 6007, 9036 and 9037. Clean and redline versions of these Rule changes are available on the U.S. Courts website.

Link: USCourts.Gov

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