Subsequent to the issuance of the memorandum regarding Local Bankruptcy Rules 7041-1 and 9019-1, published on March 4, 2026, the Judges of the Court have decided to propose additional amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9019-1 in an effort to...
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.
Fri, 2026-03-06
The 2026 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference will take place May 13 – 14, 2026 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Hotel in Aventura, Florida. The Conference is being convened by the judges of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Alabama, Florida, and...
Wed, 2026-03-04
The Judges of the Court propose the addition of a new Local Bankruptcy Rule, to be titled “LBR 7041-1 Dismissing Adversary Proceedings.” The new local rule seeks to address the proper manner for dismissal of complaints objecting to discharge...
Wed, 2026-02-25
A bankruptcy court reported that a creditor received a form in the mail for filing a Proof of Claim ("POC") through the services of a non-governmental agency for a fee. Please be advised that creditors may file an electronic Proof of Claim (ePOC...
Wed, 2026-01-07
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications for the Bankruptcy Administrator position for the Northern District of Alabama stationed at Birmingham. Details of the position and dates for submission are in the...
Mon, 2026-01-05
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has posted a vacancy announcement for a Northern District of Georgia Bankruptcy Judge position. Details of the job description and dates for submission are in the vacancy announcement. Also attached is the...
Wed, 2025-12-17
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has posted a vacancy announcement for the Northern District of Florida Federal Public Defender position. Details of the job description and dates for submission are in the vacancy announcement. Also...
Fri, 2025-11-21
December 1, 2025 Rule Changes
Two amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) will take effect on December 1, 2025 with FRBP 3002.1 and FRBP 8006 being amended. In addition to the amendment of the...
Fri, 2025-11-14
With the passage of the appropriations bill on November 12, 2025, the Court is returning to full staffing and full operational capability. While we maintained full operational tempo during the lapse in appropriations, we operated at reduced...
Mon, 2025-10-06
Chief Judge Carter has signed Administrative Order 2025-01 which provides guidance on the continuance of cases involving the United States of America that are affected by the lapse in federal funding. The order can be found at the Court's website...