Announcement Archive


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


Northern District Chapter 13 Model Plan

The Chapter 13 Model Plan (dated August 1, 2013), is currently being used in Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. EFFECTIVE July 1, 2017, the use of the model plan will be required in ALL divisions of the Northern District.



Attachment: File Chapter 13 Model Plan (8-1-2013)

NEW Form Order Modifying Chapter 13 Plan

The form order will be effective July 1, 2017, and will be required in the Oakland Division when obtaining a court order to modify the Chapter 13 Plan.  This preferred form order, approved by all Chapter 13 Trustees, may also be used in the San Francisco, Santa Rosa and San Jose Divisions.



Attachment: PDF icon FormOrderMod13Plan.pdf, File FormOrderMod13Plan.docx

CM/ECF Users: New NEF Definitions and Changes to Docket Events and Processes

New events, event modifications, and event deactivations that affect all chapters as well as new NEF definitions that take effect in June and July 2017 are posted under the New in ECF page.  Please note in particular that the court will reinstate the prior practice of noticing the Debtor’s Certification in Support of Discharge and Debtor’s Statement re Pending Proceedings through BNC in chapter 13 cases.

New General Order 33

Assignment of Santa Rosa Cases Filed on or after July 1, 2017 and Abrogation of General Order 27



Link: General Order 33 SR Case Assignments Effective July 1 2017v11

CM/ECF Users: Changes to Chapters 7, 12 and 13 Docket Events and Processes

New events, event modifications, and event deactivations affecting cases filed under chapter 7, 12 and 13 that take effect in June 2017 are posted under the New in ECF page.

NOTICE: Regarding Reassignment of Santa Rosa/Eureka Caseload, effective July 1, 2017

Attachment: PDF icon Reassignment of Santa Rosa/ Eureka Caseload

Federal Holiday - Independence Day

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator

              

               

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

 

Notice of Temporary Assignment:
Network Administrator

Length of Assignment: Approximately 60 days, may be extended

Opportunity to Respond:  June 15 – June 24, 2017

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a temporary employment agency to provide a temporary Network Administrator for a 60 day assignment.

Interested employment agencies should email Corrine_Jew@canb.uscourts.gov  for more information. 

 



Attachment: File Temporary Network Administrator Notice

Santa Rosa Judge Transition Seminars

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

presents

Santa Rosa Judge Transition Seminars
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
99 South E Street, Santa Rosa



Attachment: PDF icon Transition.pdf

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 seven (7) vacancies in the Committee and service will commence on July 1, 2017.

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, Robert Franklin (franklin.robert@dorsey.com (link sends e-mail)) and Sarah Stuppi (sarah@stuppilaw.com (link sends e-mail)) by June 14, 2017.

 

Federal Holiday - Memorial Day

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Judge Montali's Updated Practices and Procedures

Link: Judge Montali's Updated Practices and Procedures

CM/ECF will be unavailable on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 6 PM to 10 PM to install system upgrades.

Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator

              

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

 

Notice of Temporary Assignment - Network Administrator

Length of Assignment: Approximately 90 days

Opportunity to Respond:  May 4 – May 11, 2017

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a temporary employment agency to provide a temporary Network Administrator for a 90 day assignment.

Interested employment agencies should email Corrine_Jew@canb.uscourts.gov  for more information. 

 

NEW Amended General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices

Attachment: PDF icon NEW Amended General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices

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.

2017 Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference UPDATED with Registration Information

Attachment: PDF icon Judges' Conference - Updated with Registration Info.pdf

NEW General Order 32. In re: Payment Advices

Attachment: PDF icon General Order 32 - Payment Advices.pdf

Due to system maintenance, CM/ECF will be unavailable from Friday, March 17 10:00 PM PDT to Saturday, March 18 4:00 AM PDT (6 hours).

Federal Holiday - Presidents' Day

All divisions of the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents' Day.

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