Announcement Archive


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

Changes to the Official Bankruptcy Forms

effective December 1, 2015

For information about these national form changes, visit US Courts website.

Video overview of the Changes to the Official Bankruptcy Forms, effective December 1, 2015

Click here for Video

New Year's Eve (December 31) Court Closure at 12 Noon, except the Santa Rosa Division

With the exception of the Santa Rosa Division, Chief Judge Efremsky has authorized the court to close at 12 Noon on December 31, 2015. The Santa Rosa Division will remain open until 4:30 PM to receive filings.

New District Wide Procedures For Electronically Filing Sealed and Redacted Documents

Link: Procedures For Electronically Filing Sealed and Redacted Documents

Federal Holiday - Christmas Day and Half Day Christmas Eve

The Bankruptcy Court will be closed for business on Christmas Day, December 25. In addition, by executive order of President Obama declaring the half day closure on Christmas Eve, and with authorization of Chief Judge Efremsky, the court will be closed at 12 (Noon) on December 24, as well. Happy Holidays.

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