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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.
03/10/2026
The Chapter 13 Mortgage Modification Mediation Program was dissolved in November 2025 and is no longer active. The Court does not administer a formal mortgage modification mediation program, and no replacement program currently exists.
Parties who wish to pursue mediation in connection with a Chapter 13 case may file an appropriate motion or request on the case docket.
Questions regarding mediation requests may be directed to the Clerk’s Office.
02/05/2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, 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 17, 2026.
01/22/2026
The Eau Claire Divisional Office will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Clerk’s Office staff will be available to assist remotely and CM/ECF is available for electronic filing. For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.
01/15/2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users. The court will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
12/22/2025
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed from December 24-26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will also be closed on January 1 and 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept electronic filings from registered users. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will resume normal operations on Monday, December 29, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026, respectively.
The updated administrative order can be found here.
12/11/2025
The Department of Justice has announced that funds are available to provide additional payments to eligible Chapter 7 trustees for Fiscal Year 2024 under the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 (BAIA).
Eligible trustees may receive a $60 payment per case pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 330(e)(4).
To receive payment, trustees must file a claim for payment by submitting the ECF event: “Trustee Services Rendered Pursuant to § 330(e)”. This filing should be made in accordance with the Interim Regulations for Trustee Payments Under 11 U.S.C. § 330(e).
For additional information regarding eligibility, required procedures, and payment processing, please visit the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act Chapter 7 Trustee Payments webpage.
12/08/2025
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed at noon on December 24, 2025, and all day December 25 and 26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will also be closed on January 1 and 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept electronic filings from registered users. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will resume normal operations on Monday, December 29, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026, respectively.
The administrative order can be found here.
12/01/2025
Effective December 1, 2025, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures and Official Forms have been amended:
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
FRBP 3002.1: Chapter 13 Claim Secured by a Security Interest in the Debtor's Principal Residence
FRBP 8006: Certifying a Direct Appeal to Court of Appeals
Official Bankruptcy Forms
Official Form 410C13-M1: Motion to Determine Status of Mortgage Claim (NEW)
Official Form 410C13-M1R: Response to Official Form 410C13-M1 (NEW)
Official Form 410C13-N: Notice of Disbursements Made (NEW)
Official Form 410C13-NR: Response of Official Form 410C13-N
Official Form 410C13-M2: Motion to Determine Final Cure/Payment of Mortgage Claim
Official Form 410C13-M2R: Response to Official Form 410C13-M2
Official Form 410S1: Notice of Mortgage Payment Change
Director's Forms
Director's Form 2000: Required Lists, Schedule, Statements, and Fees
Director's Form 2030: Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor
Director's Form 4100C, Order...
11/06/2025
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, as well as Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will accept filings from registered users. The court will resume normal operations on Wednesday, November 12, and Monday, December 1, respectively.
The full text of the District Court order can be found here.
11/03/2025
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users. The court will resume operations on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
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