CM/ECF is currently experiencing a nationwide service disruption. This disruption is also affecting the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan. During this disruption, users may experience intermittent connection or...
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News & Announcements
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.
Fri, 02/27/2026
The CM/ECF service disruption has been resolved. Both CM/ECF and PACER have returned to normal operation.
Wed, 02/25/2026
Please be advised that some debtors in bankruptcy cases have been contacted by a caller purporting to be from the Court asking for an installment payment. The caller often spoofs the phone number so that the call appears to come from the...
Mon, 02/02/2026
Congress has not enacted legislation funding judiciary operations for fiscal year 2026. Effective January 31, 2026, the judiciary is experiencing a lapse in appropriations. During this lapse, the Court will remain open for business, although...
Fri, 11/21/2025
On December 1, 2025, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Official Bankruptcy Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms will be amended or adopted:
- Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006;
- Official Form 410C13-M1 (new...
Fri, 11/07/2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan will be closed for business and inaccessible on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025; Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025; and Thursday,...
Thu, 10/09/2025
On September 26, 2025, Canada Post announced a shutdown due to national labor actions between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Recipients in Canada have not received court-issued notices served by the BNC since September 26...
Wed, 10/01/2025
Congress has not enacted legislation funding judiciary operations for fiscal year 2026. During this lapse in appropriations, the Court will remain open for business, although staffing furloughs and other austerity measures may result in...
Tue, 04/15/2025
Please see this Notice requesting comments and proposed changes to the Local Bankruptcy Rules.
Fri, 02/28/2025
Automatic adjustments will be made on April 1, 2025, to dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, one provision in Title 28, seven Official Bankruptcy Forms which contain adjusted dollar amounts, the Instructions for...