Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Federal Holiday - Juneteenth
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
Judge Blumenstiel’s New Practices and Procedures (effective April 24, 2023)
Federal Holiday - Independence Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Solicitation for Transcription Services
The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California (the Court) is soliciting vendors to include on an approved list of qualified transcription services providers that will be publicly posted on the Court’s website. Vendors interested in received a solicitation packet detailing the Court’s requirements should send an email request to the Procurement Administrator, Suzanne McBride, at: suzanne_mcbride@canb.uscourts.gov.
All proposals must be received via email no later than Friday, July 28 2023 at 5:00pm PDT.
Guidelines for Adversary Proceedings under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8) in which the United States is a Defendant
Effective April 24, 2023, the court has adopted Guidelines for Adversary Proceedings under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8) in which the United States is a Defendant. These Guidelines are intended to accommodate guidance recently promulgated by the United States Department of Justice in cooperation with the United States Department of Education. See below pdf.
Going forward, the court will expect litigants in adversary proceedings under § 523(a)(8) to comply with these Guidelines.
Attachment:
Guidelines for 523(a)(8) Proceedings US is a Defendant