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News & Announcements: 2019

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.

03/15/2019

Amendments to Official Bankruptcy Forms Effective April 1, 2019
On April 1, 2019, automatic adjustments will be made to the dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and one provision of Title 28.  Seven Official Bankruptcy Forms (106C, 107, 122A-2, 122C-2, 201, 207, and 410) will be amended to reflect these adjusted dollar amounts.  The adjustments will apply to cases filed on or after April 1, 2019. To view the pending revised forms and instructions, and other related information, please visit the U.S. Court’s website here.  

02/12/2019

Eau Claire Office Closed February 12, 2019
Due to inclement weather, the Eau Claire divisional office will be closed for in-person filings. The Madison divisional office will be open it’s normal time, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The court will remain open for electronic filing and phone inquiries. You can also contact the Madison office at (608) 264-5178.

02/11/2019

Presidents' Day Office Closure
Both the Madison and Eau Claire Offices will be closed on Monday, February 18th for the Presidents' Day Holiday.  

02/07/2019

Eau Claire Office Closed at 2:00 pm Today
Due to inclement weather, the Eau Claire divisional office will be closed at 2:00 pm today. The court will remain open for electronic filing and phone inquiries. You can also contact the Madison office at (608) 264-5178.

02/06/2019

Eau Claire Open at 10:00 am Today
Due to inclement weather, the Eau Claire divisional office will be open today from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm for in-person filings. The court will remain open for electronic filing and phone inquiries. You can also contact the Madison office at (608) 264-5178.

01/30/2019

Eau Claire Office Closed January 31, 2019
Thursday January 31st: Due to inclement weather, the Eau Claire divisional office will be closed for in-person filings. The court will remain open for electronic filing and phone inquiries. You can also contact the Madison office at (608) 264-5178. 

01/29/2019

Eau Claire Office will be closed, Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The Eau Claire divisional office will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, due to inclement weather. Please contact the Madison office if you need assistance at (608) 264-5178.

01/28/2019

Eau Claire Office Closed Today
The Eau Claire divisional office will be closed today, Monday, January 28th, due to inclement weather. Please contact the Madison office if you need assistance (608) 264-5178.

01/17/2019

Bankruptcy Court to Continue Operations During Shutdown
During the partial shutdown of the federal government, which began Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary has continued to operate by using court fee balances and other “no-year”funds. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts now estimates that federal courts can sustain funded operations through Jan. 25, 2019. If existing funds run out and new appropriated funds do not become available, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will remain open and continue operations during the shutdown. All proceedings and deadlines remain in effect as scheduled unless otherwise advised. The electronic filing system, CM/ECF, will remain in operation for the electronic filing of documents with the Court. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office at (608) 264-5178 or (715) 839-2980.   

01/15/2019

Court Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Wisconsin, will be closed on January 21, 2019, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.