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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.

03/16/2020

Telephone Instructions from the U.S. Trustee's Office for §341 Meetings
All debtors and debtor attorneys should appear for all §341 Meetings telephonically from March 17-April 30 (or until otherwise noticed). INSTRUCTION for attorneys: Telephonic instructions INSTRUCTION for Pro Se Debtors: Telephonic instructions

03/13/2020

Coronavirus Statement
Please see the following statement from Chief District Judge James D. Peterson regarding the coronavirus: Coronavirus Statement

03/13/2020

U.S. Trustee's Notice Regarding 341 Meetings
Please see the following statement from the U.S. Trustee's Office regarding 341 Meetings:  U.S. Trustee's Notice Regarding 341 Meetings

03/10/2020

REMINDER - NextGen is Coming to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Wisconsin!
A new email announcement has been issued regarding the upcoming NextGen CM/ECF upgrade for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Wisconsin.  This announcement and all previous ones can be found at:  https://www.wiwb.uscourts.gov/nextgen-correspondence  

02/26/2020

ChapMobile Updated to Version 1.1.0
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin is pleased to announce the latest version of ChapMobile is available for download now via the Google Play Store on Android and the App Store on iOS.  Version 1.1.0 improves the overall speed and performance of the app, in addition to a variety of other improvements. ChapMobile offers a central location for on-demand viewing of bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings for participating courts. Using the app also eliminates time-consuming searches on the court website.  If you haven’t downloaded the ChapMobile app, consider downloading it today (it’s free).

02/13/2020

NextGen is Coming to the Wisconsin Western Bankruptcy Court! ACTION REQUIRED
If you are an e-Filer in CM/ECF at the Wisconsin Western Bankruptcy Court and missed one of our email announcements on NextGen, they are now archived here: https://www.wiwb.uscourts.gov/nextgen-correspondence

02/13/2020

Presidents’ Day Office Closure
Both the Madison and Eau Claire offices of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020. Offices will reopen Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

02/04/2020

Employment Opportunity -- IT Security Officer ***APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED***
Application Deadline Extended until February 28, 2020 The Western District of Wisconsin is seeking a talented IT Security Officer to serve the Bankruptcy and District Courts as well as the Probation and Pretrial Services office. We are looking for an IT professional to pro-actively advance security priorities and engage customers in security awareness, training and best practices. The successful applicant’s office may be located in either Madison or Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Please visit our Employment Opportunities page for more information.

01/24/2020

General Order 01-2020 Regarding Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin has entered General Order 01-2020 - Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules Implementing the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.  The general order can be found on the court’s website here.

01/17/2020

Eau Claire Office Closing At 1:00 PM On 01/17/2020 Due To Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Eau Claire divisional office will be closed today for in-person filings. The Madison divisional office will be open its normal hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The court will remain open for electronic filing and phone inquiries. You can also contact the Madison office at (608) 264-5178. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.