Announcement Archive
Effective January 1, 2023, the Northern District of California |
Interim Rules for Chapter 11 Cases Filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019
General Order 37.pdf NEW General Order 39, Debtor(s) Signatures on Electronic Filings
Attachment:
GeneralOrder39.pdf Learn about the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. Santa Rosa and Salinas Locations
Santa Rosa on February 12, 2020, and Salinas on March 4, 2020.
See below flyers for details.
Attachment:
SBRA Program Flyer (February 12 2020 - Santa Rosa).pdf, SBRA Program Flyer (March 4 2020 - Salinas).pdf CM/ECF Unavailable on Tuesday February 18 From 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Effective Wednesday, February 19, our court will migrate CM/ECF to version 5.2.3. To help prepare for this transition, our CM/ECF Live environment will be temporarily unavailable beginning on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM to Tuesday, February, 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
Federal Holiday - Presidents' Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents' Day.
REVISED: Interim District Procedure for Motions to Redact
Effective December 1, 2019, the Interim District Procedure for Motions to Redact is revised in accordance with Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9037(h), and retitled as the District Procedure for Motion to Redact Previously Filed Document.
Link: District Procedure for Motion to Redact Previously Filed Document
Federal Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Learn About the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019
See below flyer for details.
Attachment:
SBRA Flyer (Jan 15 2020).pdf Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, effective December 1, 2019
Link: USCourts.Gov
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.
Federal Holiday - Christmas Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day.
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 - Thanksgiving
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on November 28th and 29th, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Judge Lafferty's Brown Bag Luncheon
Brown Bag Luncheon Flyer Solicitation of Applicants to Serve as Subchapter V Trustees
The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for inclusion in a pool of trustees who may be appointed on a case-by-case basis to administer cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (Subchapter V), which amended chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). Please see the below document for more information.
Attachment:
UST Solicitation CM/ECF Event Modifications Effective December 1, 2018
The Court will implement new CM/ECF event modifications related to the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure effective December 1, 2018
Link: Procedure effective December 1, 2018. Event modifications, Amendments to the rules
Federal Holiday - Veterans Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?
Attachment:
Oakland Roadways to the Federal Bench -- Registration and Event Details; Panel Bios.pdf Federal Holiday - Columbus Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day.
Santa Rosa Division - REOPENED
Register! 2019 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference
Attachment:
Judges' Conference Save the Date--REVISED Link Added.pdf Federal Holiday - Labor Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day.
Notice of Proposed Revisions to the Bankruptcy Local Rules
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Court is considering changes to Bankruptcy Local Rules 1001-2, 1002-1, 1005-1, 1017-1, 1017-2, 3017-1, 5005-1, 8003-1, 9013-3, 9014-1, 9022-1, 9040-3, 9042-2 and the addition of NEW Bankruptcy Local Rules 2002-2 and 2016-1. A PDF of the proposed changes is below. Comments regarding any of the proposed changes may be submitted by emailing ron_mastroianni@canb.uscourts.gov by July 26, 2019.
Attachment:
Redline Revised Bankruptcy Local Rules (7.19).pdf Judge Blumenstiel's New Practices and Procedures
Federal Holiday - Independence Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
NEW Guidelines for Chapter 11 Cases, Effective June 1, 2019
Effective June 1, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California adopts the below Guidelines for Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases regarding filing first day motions and voluntary dismissal.
First Day Motion Guidelines for Chapter 11 Cases
Guidelines Regarding Voluntary Dismissals of Chapter 11 Cases
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 four (4) vacancies on the Committee and service will commence on July 1, 2019.
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, Adam N. Barasch (anb@severson.com) and Joanne LaFreniere (j_lafreniere@comcast.net) by June 14, 2019.
Invitation for Q&A in McKinleyville with Judge Lafferty
Please join us for a discussion of practices and procedures and judges’ inclinations to be conducted after the conclusion of the Court’s calendar in McKinleyville on June 7, 2019.
It is currently estimated that the discussion will commence shortly after 10:00 a.m. and last for approximately one hour, and will be conducted in the same manner as such get-togethers were frequently conducted by the esteemed and honorable Judge Jaroslovsky. Among other topics, Judge Lafferty expects to lead a discussion concerning bankruptcy cases with connections to the cannabis industry.
You are free to appear personally or to sign up through court call shortly after 10:00 a.m.
CM/ECF 5.2 Release, Effective April 29, 2019
Effective April 29, 2019, the Court has migrated from CM/ECF version 5.1.4 to 5.2. This release was primarily applied in order to strengthen our system's integrity and security, and the public should not see any direct changes to our program.
Federal Holiday - Memorial Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day.
CM/ECF Temporarily Unavailable on May 18, 2019
Effective Saturday, May 18, 2019, CM/ECF will be temporarily unavailable from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for standardize maintenance. CM/ECF should resume operations after 10:00 PM.
Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Roger L. Efremsky
b PublicNotice-Efremsky - CAN.pdf CM/ECF Unavailable During 4/26 Weekend
Recruitment of Resolution Advocates
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.
Judge Montali's Open Calendar Dates and Procedure
NEW District Procedure for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice
Portrait Dedication Ceremony of Retired Bankruptcy Judge Alan Jaroslovsky
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California cordially invites bankruptcy practitioners to attend the portrait dedication ceremony of Retired Bankruptcy Judge Alan Jaroslovsky on Monday, March 11, in the Santa Rosa courthouse. The ceremony will occur immediately after Judge Efremsky’s 11:00 AM calendar. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to wendy_kan@canb.uscourts.gov by Monday, March 4, 2019.
Judge Blumenstiel's Notice of Unavailability
Please be advised that the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel will not be available on Friday, February 15, 2019 through and including Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
Attachment:
Blumenstiel Notice of Unavailability (15 February - 27 February 2019).pdf New Chapter 13 Fees and Applications
The following new district-wide Chapter 13 fees and related forms apply to cases filed on or after January 1, 2019.
Attachment:
Rights and Responsibilities of Chapter 13 Debtors and Their Attorneys, Instructions for Chapter 13 Initial Fees, Initial Application for Compensation (PDF), 
Initial Application for Compensation (Word), Supplemental Application for Compensation (PDF), Supplemental Application for Compensation (Word), Order re: Initial Application for Compensation, Order re: Supplemental Application for Compensation, Chapter 13 Short Form Fee Application Federal Holiday - Presidents' Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, February 18th, in observance of Presidents' Day.
NEW District Wide Policy and Procedure for Appearances by Telephone
Availability of Courtroom Technology Enhancements
The Court is pleased to announce the availability of courtroom technology systems in most courtrooms. Please visit our Courtroom Technology page for additional information.
Link: Courtroom Technology
Court Operations Remain Open during the Government Shutdown
Court operations will not be affected, including matters set for hearing and public hours during the government shutdown. The court's case management system (CM/ECF) and PACER, will remain available as well.
Federal Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 21st, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Santa Rosa Division CLOSED on January 16, 2019
Due to PG&E electrical work and the GSA closure of the federal building annex, the Santa Rosa Division will be closed on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. If you must file a document please go to either the Oakland office at 1300 Clay Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 or the San Francisco office at 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 18th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102. Both offices are open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Federal Holiday - New Years Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st, in observance of New Years Day.
NEW Release of the ChapMobile App
The Court is pleased to announce the release of a new application, ChapMobile!
ChapMobile is a free application that is available to download at your local app store, and is compatible with any mobile device.
With the ChapMobile App, you have direct access to:
View Judges' and 341 Meetings' calendars
Search hearings by case name or number
View court locations and contact information
Create your own favorite list of attorneys to follow and quickly view upcoming hearings
Navigate to other Bankruptcy Court’s calendars
For detailed instructions on how to use ChapMobile, please see:
http://www.canb.uscourts.gov/chap-mobile-application
Once downloaded, the ChapMobile Icon will appear on your mobile device and will carry a court seal.
If you have questions, please contact us toll free at (888) 821-7606 or at Helpdesk@uscourts.gov.
Federal Holiday - December 24 and 25, 2018
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. Parties may still file documents electronically, as all electronic services including CM/ECF, ePOC, PACER, and VCIS are available.
NEW Policy and Procedure for Appearance by Telephone for the San Jose Division
The San Jose Division has new procedures for appearances by telephone.
More information:http://www.canb.uscourts.gov/procedure/oakland-san-jose/policy-and-proce...
The Northern District of California will be OPEN on December 5, 2018
The Court will remain open and all scheduled hearings and trials will go forward. Any deadlines will be applicable.
Federal Holiday - Thanksgiving
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on November 22nd and 23rd, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Notice of Unavailability for Judge Blumenstiel for November 12, 2018 through November 16, 2018
Judge Lafferty's NEW Chapter 13 Calendar Procedures
http://www.canb.uscourts.gov/procedure/lafferty/judge-laffertys-chapter-...
Federal Holiday - Veterans Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, November 12th, in observance of Veterans Day.
Effective September 17, 2018, the Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash.
The Court will only accept a money order or a cashier’s check made payable to “Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court.” Please note, from a non-debtor the Clerk will accept a business check or a credit card. Personal checks are not accepted.
Please see the fee schedule for exact amounts.
Registration Open for the 2018 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference
Attachment:
2018 Bay Area Bankruptcy Conference Schedule Federal Holiday - Columbus Day
All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, October 8th, in observance of Columbus Day.
New Form Objection to Claim (San Jose/Salinas)
Effective August 1, 2018, the use of a new form objection to claim will become mandatory in the San Jose and Salinas divisions. Word and .pdf versions of this form are attached. This revised form provides for a 30-day notice period, which is required by Rule 3007(a) and B.L.R. 3007-1(c). It also requires, consistent with B.L.R. 9013-1(b) and (d), that factual assertions be supported with concurrently filed declarations and that legal arguments be supported by a concurrently filed memorandum of points and authorities that cites to and discusses relevant authority. Please be advised that the court is working with a diverse ad hoc committee of attorneys and trustees to revisit the court's rules and guidelines regarding attorney compensation in Chapter 13 cases and will be addressing, among many other things, whether this new form justifies an increase in attorney fees.
Save the Date! 2018 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges’ Conference – Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Presidio of San Francisco
2018 Bay Area Bankruptcy Conference Schedule (6).pdf