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News & Announcements: 01/2026
04/15/2026
After a public comment period, the bankruptcy court has approved an updated chapter 13 form plan (Local Form H113). A fillable version of the plan is available on the court's website. The court's general order provides that the amended plan may be used immediately, but its use will be mandatory on...
04/09/2026
Pursuant to the bankruptcy court's emergency order, the Bankruptcy Court and Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2026 due to severe weather conditions. All deadlines in cases and proceedings that become due on a date when the court is closed under this order are extended until the...
04/07/2026
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Eastern District of Washington. This position is available on or after September 18, 2027. Please see the attached announcement for further information.
04/07/2026
Effective immediately, amended local forms H2083A (Chapter 13 Debtor's Motion to Approve Sale of Real Property) and H2083E (Order Granting Chapter 13 Debtor's Motion to Approve Sale of Real Property) are available for use on the court's website. Among other things, the amendments concern...
03/24/2026
Please review the proposed amendments to section 4.2 of the Chapter 13 Plan. These limited changes are intended to correct an error in the recently amended plan effective January 15, 2026. A clean, non-redlined version is available upon request.
Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted...
03/16/2026
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Southern District of California. This position is available immediately. Please see the attached announcement for further information.
03/12/2026
Pursuant to the court's emergency order, the Bankruptcy Court and Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, March 13, 2026 due to severe weather conditions. All deadlines in cases and proceedings that become due on a date when the court is closed under this order are extended until the next date...
02/25/2026
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for three Bankruptcy Judgeships in the Northern District of California. These positions are available immediately. Please see the attached announcement for further information.
02/08/2026
Pursuant to the court's emergency order, the Bankruptcy Court and Clerk’s Office will be closed Monday, February 9, 2026 due to severe weather conditions. All deadlines in cases and proceedings that become due on a date when the court is closed under this order are extended until the next date that...
01/13/2026
The Office of the U.S. Trustee, Region 15 and 16 has publicized a job announcement for Assistant United States Trustee, Region 15, Honolulu, HI which is open through 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2026.
Interested applicants can view the announcement and application procedures by clicking on https://www...
01/02/2026
Local Bankruptcy Rule 3015-1(h)(2) provides that the Clerk of Court set in January and July of each year a standard interest rate applicable to plan distributions on secured claims governed by § 1325(a)(5)(B)(ii). This rate may be used to determine the present value of a secured claim to be paid in...