News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Procedure Changes Effective 04/22/2013

Release Date
Wed, 2013-04-17

On Monday 04/22/13, the Court will post nine (9) new and/or revised filing instructions.  See full announcement for details.

New and/or revised procedures effective Monday, April 22, 2013:

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CM/ECF Release 5.1 for External Users

Release Date
Wed, 2013-04-10
 
On Saturday 04/13/2013, the Court's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) will be upgraded to Release 5.1.  Information regarding changes to CM/ECF in Release 5.1 is attached to this announcement and also available...

Revised Dollar Amounts in Official Forms

Release Date
Thu, 2013-03-28

Please click here for more details regarding the automatic adjustment of certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and forms. 

CM/ECF Release 5.0 for External Users

Release Date
Wed, 2013-03-06
 
On Saturday 03/09/2013, the Court's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) will be upgraded to Release 5.0.  Information regarding changes to CM/ECF in Release 5.0 is attached to this announcement and also available...

Procedure Changes Effective 03/01/2013

Release Date
Tue, 2013-02-26

On Friday 03/01/2013, the Court will post two (2) new filing instructions.  See full announcement for details.

New procedures effective...

Amended Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms Effective 03/01/2013

Release Date
Fri, 2013-02-15

The judges of this Court have entered a district-wide Order in 5-04-mp-50010 amending the Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.  The amended Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms are...

Procedure Changes Effective 02/15/2013

Release Date
Thu, 2013-02-07

On Friday 02/15/2013, the Court will post eleven (11) new and/or revised filing instructions.  See full announcement for details.

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Pro Bono and Mediator Recognition Certificates

Release Date
Fri, 2013-01-18

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Procedure Changes Effective 01/02/2013

Release Date
Tue, 2012-12-18

On Wednesday 01/02/2013, the Court will no longer generate notices for pleadings where the movant is directed to provide notice.  Three more filing instructions will...

Fee Increases Effective 11/21/2012 and 5/01/2013

Release Date
Mon, 2012-11-19

Fee increases will take effect on November 21, 2012 and May 1, 2013.  See full announcement for details.

On November 21, 2012, the following fee changes will go into effect:

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