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...
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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...
Tue, 2021-01-19
Updated Guide to the Small Business Reorganization Act
The “Guide to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019” written by Judge Paul W. Bonapfel of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia has been updated....
Tue, 2020-12-15
Holiday Court Closure
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020 for the Christmas Holiday. The Court will also be closed on Friday,...
Mon, 2020-12-07
Columbus Chapter 13 Staff Attorney Position Announcement
Jonathan W. DeLoach, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta divisions of the Middle District of Georgia, is accepting applications for the position of...
Mon, 2020-12-07
Public Notices Regarding the Availability of U. S. Bankruptcy Judgeship Positions in the Middle District of Florida and the Reappointment of the incumbent Bankruptcy Administrator for the Northern District of Alabama.
The United States...
Mon, 2020-11-09
Changes to Federal Rules Effective December 1, 2020
Please see this memo issued by the Clerk of Court regarding changes to Federal...
Thu, 2020-10-01
Chapter 13 Trustee Notification
This is a reminder that effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, Mr. Jonathan W. DeLoach has assumed duties as the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Court's Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta divisions.
...Thu, 2020-09-17
Fee Changes Effective December 1, 2020
At its March 2020 session, on the recommendation of the Committee on Court Administration and Case Management, the Judicial Conference approved inflationary adjustments to fees on the appellate,...
Fri, 2020-09-11
Administrative Order #139
The judges of this Court issued Administrative Order #139 Requiring Telephonic Hearings In Columbus Division and Macon Division Cases. This order requires that all hearings in the Columbus and Macon Divisions...