Updated Local Rules
Local Rule Amendments and Additions: LBR 2091-1 Attorneys-Withdrawals and LBR 9013-3 Certificate of Service – Motions have been amended and two new local rules, LBR 9072-1 Orders - Proposed and LBR 9073-1 Hearings,...
News & Announcements
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Thu, 2021-03-25
Administrative Order #141
The judges of this Court issued Administrative Order #141 Regarding Entry Protocols. Click here to read the order...
Wed, 2021-03-17
New Subsection 1328(i) of the Bankruptcy Code
The Consolidated Appropriations Act creates a new subsection (i) of Section 1328 of the Bankruptcy Code....
Wed, 2021-03-10
NextGen is Coming!
The Court will be upgrading our CM/ECF software to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen) in August. Click here for...
Wed, 2021-03-03
Proposed Amendment to LBR 9013-3 Certificate of Service – Motions
A proposed amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule (LBR) 9013-3 Certificate of Service – Motions is available for public commentary through April 5, 2021....
Wed, 2021-02-10
Proposed LBR 9072-1 and Proposed LBR 9073-1
The Court proposes the addition of two new local rules, LBR 9072-1 Orders and LBR 9073-1 Hearings which clarify the possibility of dismissal for failure to prosecute for motions, applications...
Tue, 2021-02-09
Updated Guidance on LBR 9004-1(c) Notice Form Language
Bankruptcy Practitioners in the Middle District of Georgia,
On February 5, we issued guidance to bankruptcy practitioners in the Middle District of Georgia regarding...
Fri, 2021-02-05
Local Bankruptcy Rule 9004-1 Notice - Additional Information
The Court previously issued Administrative Orders 137 and 139, which require many hearings (including all Macon and Columbus Division hearings) to be conducted telephonically...
Thu, 2021-02-04
Administrative Order #140
In response to recent disclosures of wide-spread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, the Court has entered Administrative Order #140 which immediately adds new security procedures...
Tue, 2021-01-26
Amendment to LBR 2091-1 Attorneys - Withdrawals
A proposed amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule (LBR) 2091-1 Attorneys-Withdrawals is issued for public commentary through February 28, 2021. The proposed amendment allows attorneys to...