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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.

02/23/2023

Eau Claire Divisional Office Remains Closed Due to Inclement Weather
The Eau Claire Divisional Office remains closed today, Thursday, February 23, 2023, due to inclement weather. We expect to reopen the Clerk’s Office for in-person assistance on Friday. Clerk’s Office staff remains available to assist remotely. CM/ECF continues to be available for electronic filing. For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.

02/22/2023

Eau Claire Divisional Office Closed Today Due to Inclement Weather
The Eau Claire Divisional Office is closed today, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, due to inclement weather. Clerk’s Office staff is available to assist remotely. CM/ECF continues to be available for electronic filing. For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.

02/14/2023

Bankruptcy Court Closed in Observance of Washington’s Birthday
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Washington’s Birthday.  CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.  Offices will reopen Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

02/06/2023

Clerk’s Office Relocation in Eau Claire
Please be advised the Clerk’s Office in Eau Claire has permanently relocated to room 223.  All public services, including in-person filings, are available.  Payments and postal mail should continue to be sent to: U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Wisconsin 120 North Henry Street, Room 340 Madison, Wisconsin 53703-2559 The relocation is part of a multi-year renovation project that included the renovation of the second-floor historic courtroom, the relocation of the Clerk’s Office to the second floor, and the release of over 5,000 square feet of leased space on the first floor.

01/13/2023

Bankruptcy Court Closed in Observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be close on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.  CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.  Offices will reopen Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

12/22/2022

Bankruptcy Court Closed in Observance of the Christmas and the New Year Holidays
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be close on Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas Holiday, as well as Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of the New Year Holiday. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.

12/22/2022

Updated Inclement Weather Schedule for Madison
The Madison Divisional Office will close at 2:30 p.m. today due to inclement weather conditions. Clerk’s Office staff will telework and be available to assist remotely. CM/ECF will continue to be available for electronic filing. For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.

12/21/2022

Inclement Weather Schedule for December 22 - 23, 2022
Due to the inclement weather forecast and dangerous travel conditions predicted, the Eau Claire Divisional Office will be closed on December 22nd and 23rd.  The Madison Divisional Office will be closed on December 23rd.  All scheduled court hearings for Thursday will proceed as scheduled.  Clerk’s Office staff will telework and be available to assist remotely on Thursday and Friday.  CM/ECF will continue to be available for electronic filing.  For assistance or questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (833) 758-0380.

12/01/2022

Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Official Bankruptcy Forms Effective December 1, 2022
Effective December 1, 2022, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Official Bankruptcy Forms have been amended: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 1007 Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Other Documents; Time Limits Rule 1020 Chapter 11 Reorganization Case for Small Business Debtors Rule 2009 Trustees for Estates When Joint Administration Ordered Rule 2012 Substitution of Trustee or Successor Trustee; Accounting Rule 2015 Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notice of Case or Change of Status Rule 3002 Filing Proof of Claim or Interest Rule 3010 Small Dividends and Payments in Cases Under Chapter 7, Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 Rule 3011 Unclaimed Funds in Cases Under Chapter 7, Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 Rule 3014 Election Under § 1111(b) by Secured Creditor in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case Rule 3016 Filing of Plan and Disclosure Statement in a Chapter 9...

11/15/2022

Bankruptcy Court Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be close on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, as well as Friday, November 25, 2022.  CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic filings from registered users.