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.
Employees of institutional creditors may obtain a limited-access account to file electronically proofs of claim on the Court's Electronic Case File (ECF) System.
Please be advised that General Order 447 "Amended Guidelines for Professional Fees and Disbursements for Professionals in Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Cases" will be effective February 5, 2013.
CHANGES TO CERTAIN FILING FEES: Effective on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, the filing fee for commencing a case under chapter 9, 11 or 15 is increased to $1,213.00, and certain other fees have also been increased.
The CM/ECF server for the Chrysler and General Motors bankruptcy cases will be permanently unavailable as of 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Both cases are being moved to the main CM/ECF server, available on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 8:30 AM. Please see the important details. click here.
A new centralized return mail program has been implemented for processing the returned mail that, prior to this new system, had been sent back to the bankruptcy court for handling. Click here to learn more.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from highly-qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judge position in the District of Connecticut.
A new phone system has been installed in the Bowling Green courthouse. Please be aware that all extensions have changed. The main line (212) 668-2870, as well as all chambers lines remain the same. To search by name (last name first) please call the main line and dial 1. If you have any difficulty in reaching your intended court employee you can dial 3 to reach our customer service desk.
M-432 Bankruptcy Judge Cecelia G. Morris has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, effective March 1, 2012.
New Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 effective on December 1, 2011, addresses certain claims in Chapter 13 cases. Several areas of CM/ECF were modified to comply with this change. Click here for details.
Additionally, the Bankruptcy menu option 'Postpetition Debt Notice' is no longer available as a way to file these notices. Click here for details.
Increase in Most Court Fees to Take Effect on November 1, 2011. Click here to view the revised fee list (listing court fees to be in effect as of 11/01/11).
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York will go live with the latest version of the CM/ECF software Release 4.1/4.2, effective November 14, 2011.
Please note that the new features described below are not available in the Mega server (the server used to file all documents in the General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcy cases).
