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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.
04/01/2022
The federal Judiciary has opened the application period for membership in its public user group that provides advice and feedback on ways to improve electronic public access (EPA) services. The EPA Public User Group consists of up to 12 members representing a cross section of people who use the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system to access federal court records, including representatives of the legal sector, commercial enterprises, the media, academia, government agencies, and the public.
The application period is open until April 30, 2022. Interested individuals should fill out an application form and submit it to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO). The two-year terms begin on July 1.
Additional information can be found here.
02/14/2022
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.
12/27/2021
The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act (BAIA) was enacted on January 12, 2021 and establishes additional compensation for Trustee’s serving in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases.
Chapter 7 trustees serving in cases filed on or after January 12, 2021, and through September 30, 2026 (or cases originally filed under chapters 11, 12, or 13 on or after January 12, 2021, and later converted to chapter 7 on or before September 30, 2026) are eligible to receive up to $60 in compensation for each applicable case by certifying they rendered services.
Two new events for Chapter 7 Trustees are available in CM/ECF by which claims for the § 330(e) payments can be made:
1. Trustee Services Rendered Pursuant to § 330(e)
Used by Chapter 7 Trustees to certify that they are eligible to receive payment.
2. Withdrawal of Trustee Services Rendered Pursuant to § 330(e)
Used by Chapter 7 Trustees to withdraw the Trustee Services Rendered Pursuant to § 330(e).
The CM/ECF Release Notes on the PACER website...
12/20/2021
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on December 24 and 31, 2021, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.
12/03/2021
The following amended rules became effective December 1, 2021:
Rule 2005 Apprehension and Removal of Debtor to Compel Attendance for Examination
Rule 3007 Objections to Claims
Rule 7007.1 Corporate Ownership Statement
Rule 9036 Notice and Service by Electronic Transmission
Information about the rule amendments can be found here.
The following revised form became effective December 1, 2021:
Form 122B Chapter 11 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income
The amended instructions clarify that the form is not to be used by an individual debtor filing under Subchapter V of Chapter 11.
These amendments govern all proceedings commenced on or after December 1, 2021, and all proceedings then pending “insofar as just and practicable.”
11/29/2021
Beginning January 2, 2022, mail will no longer be accepted in Eau Claire. Please update all documents, prior to service and filing, to include only the mailing address for:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
120 N. Henry Street, Room 340
Madison, WI 53703-2559
11/24/2021
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be close on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, as well as Friday, November 26, 2021. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.
11/15/2021
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed Friday, November 26, 2021. The Holiday Schedule 2021 Order can be viewed here.
11/08/2021
The Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be close on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.
10/22/2021
Alarm and Sprinkler Testing will take place Monday, October 25th from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The Bankruptcy Clerks office in Eau Clarie will be close during this time. Please note that the dropbox is available for any filings, the phones will be answered and the Madison’s clerk’s office will open as normal.
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