Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding...
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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.
Tue, 04/21/2026
As a result of a recent escalation of cyberattacks against the CM/ECF system, the Court issued Administrative Order 2026-2 regarding the procedures now in effect for...
Thu, 03/19/2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan will be upgrading to the latest version of CM/ECF. The upgrade will require system downtime beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, until 8:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. ...
Fri, 03/13/2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan will be upgrading to the latest version of CM/ECF. The upgrade will require system downtime beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, until 8:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. ...
Fri, 02/27/2026
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...
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,...