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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.

02/28/2024

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system will be undergoing maintenance. The system will be unavailable starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, through 10:00 p.m. that same evening. During this time, electronic filers will not be able to access CM/ECF nor file documents electronically. Please plan accordingly. For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.

02/27/2024

The Judicial Counsel of the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with a duty station in Chicago, IL. Applications must be received by March 27, 2024. Interested applicants may obtain an application and instructions by accessing the website of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Vacancy Announcement

02/13/2024

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Washington’s Birthday.  CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.  The court will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

01/08/2024

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The court will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept electronic filings from registered users.

12/19/2023

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of the Christmas holiday, and on Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of the New Year holiday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept electronic filings from registered users. The court will resume normal operations on Tuesday, December 27, 2023, and Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  

12/08/2023

PACER services will undergo maintenance on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT. E-Filers may experience intermittent issues when logging in to PACER and when making payments to pay.gov. Additional information can be located here.

11/30/2023

Effective December 1, 2023, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures and Official Forms have been amended: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 3011. Unclaimed Funds in Cases Under Chapter 7, Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 Rule 8003. Appeal as of Right – How Taken; Docketing the Appeal Rule 9006. Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers Rule 9038. Bankruptcy Rules Emergency (New Rule) Official Bankruptcy Forms Official Form 417A Notice of Appeal and Statement of Election Official Form 410A Proof of Claim Attachment Form 1340 Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds Information about the rule amendments can be found here, and changes to the official bankruptcy form may be viewed here.  Unclaimed Funds: Guidance on how to access information about unclaimed funds deposited pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 347(a) and how to file applications on the new form for payments of unclaimed funds can be located here. Adjustments to the Bankruptcy...

11/16/2023

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept electronic filings from registered users. The court will resume normal operations on Monday, November 27, 2023.

11/02/2023

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users. The Court will resume normal operations on Monday, November 13, 2023.

11/01/2023

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, in collaboration with Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee and the Local Rules Advisory Committee, have revised the Western District’s chapter 13 plan form and approved a new local form, Notification of Change in the Manner of Payment to the Chapter 13 Trustee. Beginning November 15, 2023, all chapter 13 plans, including initial, amended, and modified, must conform to the new chapter 13 plan form, pursuant to Local Rule 3015-1. The new chapter 13 plan form is available on the court’s website. NEW Chapter 13 Plan FORM Deficiency notices may be sent out in response to the use of the old form after November 15, 2023. The new local form, Notification of Change in the Manner of Payment to the Chapter 13 Trustee, is also effective November 15, 2023. This form has a corresponding new CM/ECF event – Notification of Change in the Manner of Payment to the Chapter 13 Trustee. The new event is located under Bankruptcy Events...