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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.

  • Thu, 11/16/2017
    Revised Standard Fee for Conduit Creditors.
      The court entered an administrative order (No. 958) on November 7, 2017 that revises the standard fee related to review of Chapter 13 plans and the filing of proofs of claim by Conduit Creditors.  Currently, Local Rule 2016-2(i)(5) allows Conduit...
  • Thu, 10/26/2017
    Updated Chapter 13 Plan (Local Form 4) and Amended Plan (Local Form 4A)
      The Court is providing newly revised local forms in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF versions.  Both the Chapter 13 plan form (Local Form 4) and amended plan form (Local Form 4A) will be effective on December 1, 2017 and are available now on the Court...
  • Tue, 10/17/2017
    Chapter 13 Plan (Local Form 4) and Amended Plan (Local Form 4A)
      The Court is planning to adopt a revised local Chapter 13 plan form (Local Form 4) and amended plan form (Local Form 4A) on December 1, 2017.  The court is providing the proposed revised forms prior to their adoption for review by the bar and the...
  • Thu, 05/25/2017
    Siskey Proof of Claim Addendum
      On May 23, 2017, the Court approved an addendum to be filed by any investor asserting claims against or interests in the following entities in bankruptcy:  TSI Holdings, LLC; WSC Holdings, LLC; SouthPark Partners, LLC; and Sharon Road Properties,...
  • Tue, 05/23/2017
    Fourth Circuit selects Shelley Koon Abel as Bankruptcy Administrator for the Western District of North Carolina
      The Circuit Executive for the Fourth Circuit announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has selected Shelley Koon Abel of Charlotte, North Carolina, to fill a vacancy for bankruptcy administrator in the Western District...
  • Tue, 01/10/2017
    New Pro Hac Vice Fee $281.00
    Effective date: December 1, 2016
  • Thu, 12/15/2016
    Statesville Ch. 7/11 Hearing Time Change
      Beginning in January 2017, all Chapter 7 and 11 hearings in the Statesville Division will begin at 11:00 a.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. Please be advised that the court will generate amended notices of hearing for those Chapter 7 and 11 matters that...
  • Thu, 12/15/2016
    Charlotte Chapter 7 Motion Days Change
      Beginning in January 2017, Charlotte Chapter 7 motion days will typically be heard on the first and third Mondays of the month beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Previously, these motions were heard on Thursdays.  
  • Mon, 12/05/2016
    AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
      The amended rules and accompanying committee notes—along with extensive supporting documentation related to their adoption—are posted on the “Current Rules” page of the Judiciary’s website at: http://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/current-rules-...
  • Wed, 11/16/2016
    Statesville Ch. 7/11 341 Meeting Change
      Please note the following change for calendar year 2017: The Statesville Chapter 7 & 11 341 hearing dates will be moving from Mondays to Thursdays beginning on January 12, 2017.

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