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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.

Tue, 2019-08-20
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules, and requested that they be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment.  The public comment period ends...
Fri, 2019-03-08
On April 1, 2019, automatic adjustments to the dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and 28 U.S.C. § 1409(b) will become effective. These adjusted dollars apply in cases filed on or after April 1, 2019.  Additional...
Thu, 2019-01-31
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama has revised LR 3015-1(c) Certificate of Service for Ch 13 Plan, effective January 2019.  The revised form may be found on the Court's website, "Forms" tab, select "Local Forms".
Thu, 2019-01-24
To assist attorneys, we have added a 30 Day Attorney Calendar Report to our website that will allow attorneys to search for cases that are set for hearing within the next 30 days.    The 30 Day Attorney Calendar Report can be found under the Court...
Wed, 2019-01-02
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama has made revisions to the Chapter 13 Plan; the...
Mon, 2017-09-25
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama's new Chapter 13 Plan, with Java script, may be viewed by clicking here.  The effective date of the plan is December 1, 2017....
Thu, 2015-02-12
  Beginning March 2, 2015, debtors can voluntarily request to receive court-generated notices and orders by email rather than by U.S. mail. This free program is called Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN). Service requirements for other...
Thu, 2017-10-26
In preparation of upcoming changes, PACER users are encouraged to upgrade their existing PACER accounts now.  Please open the attached document for instructions.  

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