The Local Rules for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana have been amended and are effective January 1, 2022. You will find both a redlined version and a final version of these Local Rules on the Court's website at:...
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Sat, 01/01/2022
Effective January 1, 2022, the court has entered Standing Order 2022-1 to adopt revised local rules and revoke certain standing orders.
Fri, 10/01/2021
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has published proposed amendments to the Local Rules.
A link to the...
Fri, 08/27/2021
Due to the predicted impact of Hurricane Ida, the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will be closed on Monday, August 30, 2021. The court will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, August 31 as long as conditions are...
Tue, 07/13/2021
The Court will be migrating its Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system (CM/ECF) to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen). NextGen is the culmination of a multi-year phased project by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to...
Thu, 06/17/2021
In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will be closed on Friday, June 18. The court will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, June 21.
Wed, 06/16/2021
The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). The appointment is for cases...
Mon, 03/22/2021
Effective March 22, 2021.
Considering changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the court has entered the following standing order revoking Standing Order 2020-1.
Tue, 03/09/2021
Standing Order 2021-1 - Procedures for Filing, Service, and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents
Effective March 9, 2021
Considering the recent wide-spread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, the court has entered the attached standing order for measures to protect highly sensitive documents.
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Wed, 02/10/2021
Effective February 10, 2021
Standing Order 2020-4 - Second Amended Order Establishing Videoconference Hearings