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Recognition Certificates

The Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31,2017 are attached below.

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Maintenance of Court's Website (Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9 AM to 12 PM)

** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

Maintenance of Court's Website (Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9 AM to 12 PM)

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Weather Notice re: HWV Hearings 01/17/18

Hearings on January 17, 2018 in Harrisburg in front of the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck

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Judge Van Eck's Judicial Practices and Procedures

** Judicial Practices and Procedures for the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck **

Judicial Practices and Procedures for the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck have been added to the Court's website. They are available here.

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Updates to Judge Opel's 2018 Hearing Calendar

Revision to Judge Robert Opel's 2018 General Hearing Calendar

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Amended Order Amending Local Court Rules and Forms of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (5-04-mp-50010)

A district-wide Order has been entered in 5-04-mp-50010 amending the Local Rules and Forms for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania effective December 1, 2017.

A copy of the Order and amended local rules and forms is available here.
Local Bankruptcy Rules Redlined
Local Bankruptcy Forms Redlined

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Maintenance of CM/ECF System -- Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM

MAINTENANCE OF CM/ECF SYSTEM

Please note that on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts will be performing some systems maintenance that will cause intermittent outages for the Court's CM/ECF system.

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REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC CASE FILING

There have been significant revisions to the Court's Administrative Procedures applicable to Electronic Case Filing. The new procedures are available on the Court's website REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC CASE FILING. Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-1(a), all parties electronically filing with the court must comply with these Administrative Procedures. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these updated requirements.