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Bankruptcy filings fell sharply for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2020, despite a significant surge in unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). [Read more]
January 19, 2021
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Despite continued high unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, personal and business bankruptcy filings fell 21.1 percent for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2020, according to statistics released by the Administrative...
October 20, 2020
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September 17, 2020
RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00118 – MIA Exec Suite Cyclical Maint
Request Date: September 17, 2020
Introduction
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the Clyde C. Atkins U.S. Courthouse 301 N. Miami Ave...
September 1, 2020
August 28, 2020
August 17, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING
RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00092 – FTL SMG Galley Remodel
Request Date: August 17, 2020
Introduction
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the U.S. Federal Courthouse 299 E. Broward Blvd...
August 17, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING
RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00095 – MIA RAM Chambers Remodel
Request Date: August 17, 2020
Introduction
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the Clyde C. Atkins U.S....
August 14, 2020
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August 12, 2020
August 10, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING
RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00091 – FTL PDR Chamber & Courtroom Lighting
Request Date: August 10, 2020
Introduction
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, is seeking...
July 29, 2020
Despite a sharp rise in unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, personal and business bankruptcy filings fell 11.8 percent for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2020, according to statistics released by the Administrative...
July 22, 2020
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May 19, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING
RFQ #BPR2020/00076 – FTL PDR Chamber Remodel
RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00076 – FTL PDR Chamber Remodel
Request Date: May 20, 2020
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida,...
May 14, 2020
May 6, 2020
Bankruptcy filings fell by 1.1 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2020, compared with the year ending March 31, 2019. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the March 2020 annual bankruptcy...
April 27, 2020
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March 24, 2020
USDC Administrative Order 2020-20
March 24, 2020
USDC Administrative Order 2020-21
March 20, 2020
March 13, 2020
Updated Public Notice Regarding Status of Bankruptcy Court Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak [3/20/2020]
Entry of Administrative Order 2020-06 Re: (I) Suspension of Local Rule 5005-4(C) and (II) Establishment of Procedures for Admission of Direct...
March 10, 2020
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Bankruptcy filings increased slightly for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, compared with cases for the year ending Dec. 31, 2018, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. It was the second straight...
December 18, 2019
October 31, 2019
See Public Notice and Application for more information. Applications MUST be received no later than December 2, 2019.
October 31, 2019
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has reappointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge Laurel M. Isicoff for a second fourteen-year term as a Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Judge Isicoff has served on the...
October 29, 2019
Bankruptcy filings increased by 0.4 percent for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2019, compared with cases for the year ending Sept. 30, 2018. Annual bankruptcy filings totaled 776,674, compared with 773,375 cases in the previous year ending in...
October 28, 2019
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October 17, 2019
Deadline to submit comment is November 13, 2019.
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October 2, 2019
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August 19, 2019
On August 19, 2019, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bar and public for...
June 27, 2019
Interested parties can find additional information and apply for membership. Applications are due by July 26, 2019.
June 10, 2019
Please submit comments to Mr. James P Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, no later than July 22, 2019.
Reappointment of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Laurel Myerson Isicoff, United...
May 17, 2019
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December 26, 2018
Public Notice and Application
November 29, 2018
Clerk's Notice of Amendments
October 23, 2018
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October 19, 2018
Public Notice by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the reappointment of Judge Catherine Peek McEwen.
Please submit comments to Mr. James P. Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW,...
October 2, 2018
Order Adopting 2018 Holiday Closing Schedule
August 27, 2018
Notice of New Miscellaneous Fee
August 22, 2018
CourtSolutions
August 10, 2018
Notice of Amendments to this Court's "Guidelines for Fee Applications for Professionals in the Southern District of Florida in Bankruptcy Cases" (Effective September 1, 2018).
August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018
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July 18, 2018
July 5, 2018
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has reappointed Robert A. Mark for another fourteen year term as a Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Judge Mark has served on the bench since November...
June 12, 2018
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida is seeking a Court Administrator-Clerk of Court.
April 25, 2018
Adoption of Revised Schedule of Transcript Rates
AO 2018-07
April 12, 2018
Amendment to Membership of Standing Bankruptcy Lawyers Advisory Committee
April 9, 2018
Assignment of New Cases and Reassignment of Pending Cases Upon Appointment of Judge Mindy A. Mora
March 21, 2018
Formation of Lawyers Advisory Committee; and Adoption of By-Laws
February 20, 2018
Reappointment of Robert A. Mark, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Public Notice by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the reappointment of Judge Robert A Mark.
Please submit comments to Mr. James P. Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA...
February 1, 2018
Adoption of "Procedures for Referrals by the Court of Certain Suspected Bankruptcy Crimes" and clarification of Status of Administrative Order 2017-03
February 1, 2018
Adoption of Guidelines for Communication and Cooperation Between Courts in Cross-Border Insolvency Matters
January 24, 2018
National Bankruptcy Filings Fall 0.7% - Smallest 12-Month Decline Since 2010
January 23, 2018
Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr. has consented to serve as a recalled bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of Florida pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the Judicial Conference of the United States and the rules adopted by the Eleventh Circuit...
January 23, 2018
Amendment of Section (C)(1) of Interim Local Rule 3070-1
December 1, 2017
Adoption of Interim Local Rules 1019-1(J)(1), 1073-1(B)(3)(a), 3002-1(B), and 9013-1(D)(3).
October 19, 2017
August 28, 2017
This court’s Local Form “Chapter 13 Plan” has been amended pursuant to Administrative Order 17-2 “Proposed Amended Local Form ‘Chapter 13 Plan’ and Opportunity for Comment” and is being implemented under Local Rule 1001-1(C) with an effective date...
July 11, 2017
Order Establishing Procedures For Referrals of Certain Suspected Bankruptcy Crimes
June 26, 2017
Adopting 2017 Holiday Closing Schedule of United States District Court, Southern District of Florida.
June 20, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit announces the reappointment of Judge Roberta A. Colton, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Middle District of Florida. Click to view announcement.
May 26, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit announces the availability of a bankruptcy judgeship in the Southern District of Florida located in West Palm Beach.
May 24, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida has entered Administrative Order 17-02, establishing a deadline of June 30, 2017, for the public to submit written comments to the Clerk of Court on the proposed amendments to...
April 19, 2017
Bankruptcy filings fell 4.7 percent according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
March 29, 2017
Effective March 29, 2017, the Mortgage Modification Mediation Procedures have been amended for all pending cases to reflect a change (highlighted in red text below) in the following paragraph contained in Section X. (B) Chapter 12 and Chapter 13...
February 24, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the MIddle District of Alabama at Montgomery. Applications must...
February 24, 2017
January 30, 2017
Effective January 30, 2017, the Mortgage Modification Mediation Procedures have been amended for all pending cases to reflect a change (highlighted in red text below) in the following paragraph contained in Section X. (B) Chapter 12 and Chapter 13...
January 27, 2017
AO 2017-01
November 29, 2016
Administrative Order 16-05 “Adoption of Interim Local Rule 2090-1” amends Local Rule 2090-1 to provide that certain pro bono activities can be applied toward this court’s CLE credit requirements to be qualified to practice in this court. ...
November 29, 2016
Administrative Order 16-05 “Adoption of Interim Local Rule 2090-1” amends Local Rule 2090-1 to provide that certain pro bono activities can be applied toward this court’s CLE credit requirements to be qualified to practice in this court....
October 5, 2016
In accordance with this Court's Adminstrative Order 07-09, the United States Bankruptcy Court Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach Divisions will be closed on Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7, 2016.
May 26, 2016
Notice of Entry of Administrative Order 2016-04 In Re: Implementation of Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN) Program and Adoption of Related Interim Local Rules. For more information on this new debtor noticing program, visit the court’s...
May 20, 2016
Notice of Entry of Administrative Order 2016-03 In Re: Authorization and Implementation of Court Registry Investment System (“CRIS”) as Sole Mechanism for Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds and Adoption of Interim Local Rule 7067-1.
April 12, 2016
Notice of Entry of U.S. District Court Administrative Order 2016-21 In Re: Designation of Bankruptcy Judge Laurel M. Isicoff as Chief Bankruptcy Judge.
March 17, 2016
On April 1, 2016, automatic adjustments will be made to dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, one provision in Title 28, and in the bankruptcy forms and instructions. The adjustments will apply to cases commenced on or...
March 11, 2016
Notice of Entry of Administrative Orders 16-01 and 16-02
Administrative Order 16-01 “In re: Electronic Cigarette Policy and Adoption of Interim Local Rule 5072-2(B)”
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Administrative Order 16-02 “In re: Adoption of Interim Local Rule 1019-1” were...
February 19, 2016
Judge Laurel M. Isicoff has asked the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) to distribute a survey to members of the Bar to assess her performance. Judge Isicoff’s participation in this program is voluntary and reflects her desire to provide the highest...
January 19, 2016
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EXCLUSION FROM MEANS TESTING IN BANKRUPTCY CASES
On December 18, 2015, the President signed into law a four-year extension of the National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-438.1. The Act amends...
December 15, 2015
The Southern District of Florida Pro Bono Bankruptcy Summit to be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016.
July 30, 2015
On August 1, 2015, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida [Miami Division] will transition to digital audio recording (DAR) of all court proceedings. The courtroom technology selected is ForTheRecord® (FTR). Installation of...
December 16, 2014
Note: The Bankruptcy Court will be CLOSED on Friday, January 2, 2015.
September 3, 2014
January 29, 2014
Bankruptcy Filings Down 12 Percent in Calendar Year 2013. Learn more
January 2, 2014
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