The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin would like to assure the public that we are following all recommended guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to ensure the safety and health of the public and our staff.

In response to public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, effective March 19, 2020, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court remains open to the public, subject to the limitations aimed at maintaining the public health. Filings will continue to be processed via the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system and by mail. The clerk’s office in both Madison and Eau Claire are closed to the public. Paper documents will not be accepted in-person. Instead, visitors may file documents using the drop box in the courthouse lobby, until further Order of the Court. Payments by check or money order will be accepted by mail or the courthouse drop boxes. Cash payments will NOT be accepted during this period of exigent circumstances.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the clerk's office in Madison at (608) 264-5178 or Eau Claire at (715) 839-2980.