12/5/2024 In light of the recent changes to the standardized certificate of service, EDC Form 7-005, which provides that the Clerk of the Court will undertake Rule 5 for registered users of the court’s electronic-filing system, i.e., attorneys and trustees, and parties who have requested notice through the court’s online portal, some members of the bar have asked for easy way to identify those persons, so they may be crossed off of Attachment 6B-1. The court is pleased to announce that we have created such a tool. By accessing the portion of the website shown by clicking here and entering the case number you can quickly ascertain the identity of registered e-filers and parties who have requested notice through the court’s online portal that have appeared in the case. Do note: this list should not be attached to the Certificate of Service, EDC Form 7-005; this is informational only.
11/25/2024 Click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Appointment of the Clerk of the Court
11/19/2024 Rules

On December 1, 2024, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure will be amended:
  • Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, and 9006, and
  • Proposed New Rule 8023.1 will be adopted.
In addition, the Bankruptcy Rules, Parts I through IX, have been restyled.

Forms

The following Bankruptcy forms will be amended:
  • Official Form 410 (Proof of Claim),
  • Director’s Forms 1040 (Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet),
  • Director’s Form 2000 (Required Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Fees), and
  • Director’s Form 2630 (Bill of Costs).
In addition to the above amendments, Official Form 423 (Certification About a Financial Management Course) will be abrogated. Official Form 423 will no longer be accepted as evidence of completion of a course in Personal Financial Management. Instead, debtors will be required to submit the certificate that they receive from their course provider.

Click here for information regarding amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Click here for more information regarding the amended forms.
10/30/2024 Click here to view General Order 24-05, Order Adopting Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rules.

Click here to view the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court, effective October 30, 2024.

Click here to view the redlined version of the Local Rules, effective October 30, 2024.

Click here to see the new form Notice of Appearance (EDC 9010)
10/30/2024 Click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Certificate of Service, Form EDC 7-005, Revised

Click here to see the revised version of the Official Certificate of Service.
9/20/2024 Click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Closure of Modesto Courthouse
9/17/2024 Click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Chapter 13 Flat Fees LBR 2016-1(c): First Anniversary Review
9/5/2024 Click here to view General Order 24-03, Order Adopting Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rules.

Click here to view the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court, effective September 5, 2024.

Click here to view the redlined version of the Local Rules, effective September 5, 2024.

Click here to see the court’s online Request for Special Notice portal.
8/26/2024 Please click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Proposed Local Bankruptcy Rule 9010-1, Proposed EDC Form 9010, and Local Bankruptcy Rule 9014-1(e).

Please click here to read Proposed Local Bankruptcy Rule 9010-1, Proposed EDC Form 9010, and Local Bankruptcy Rule 9014-1(e).

Comments can be made at localrules@caeb.uscourts.gov until September 25, 2024.
8/20/2024 Click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Honorable Ronald H. Sargis Retirement
8/19/2024 We invite members of the bar to review and provide public comments on the proposed amendments to the Bankruptcy Rules, which aim to enhance transparency and flexibility in bankruptcy proceedings. Your insights and feedback are helpful in ensuring these changes effectively serve the legal community and the public. Please submit your comments by the deadline, February 17, 2025.

For more information click here
7/19/2024 We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. This updated platform offers several key improvements:
  • Responsive design for optimal viewing across all devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
  • Enhanced navigation and user interface.
  • Improved readability and overall user experience.
To ensure a smooth transition, we will operate both the new and current websites in parallel until August 30, 2024. After this date, we will fully migrate to the new platform.
We value your input and encourage you to share your feedback. Please submit your comments in the "Contact Us" area located in the blue footer at the bottom of our new homepage.
7/12/2024 Please click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Retirement of Clerk of the Court Wayne Blackwelder.
7/10/2024 Please click here to read an Open Letter to the Bar from Chief Judge Fredrick E. Clement re: Proposed Local Bankruptcy Rule 2018-1.

Please click here to read Proposed Local Rule 2018-1.

Comments can be made at localrules@caeb.uscourts.gov until August 9, 2024.
7/8/2024 Click here to view General Order 24-02, Order Adopting Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rules.

Click here to view the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court, effective July 8, 2024.

Click here to view the redlined version of the Local Rules, effective July 8, 2024..
5/1/2024 Click here for more information on the U.S. Trustee’s Informational Session regarding Zoom 341 Meetings.
4/23/2024 Click here to view the revised Order Confirming Plan form (EDC.003-081)

Click here to view the revised Rights and Responsibilities of Chapter 13 Debtors and Their Attorneys form (EDC.003-096)
4/18/2024 The Court invites public comment on its proposed amendment to Local Rule 2016-1 as reflected in the attached redlined version.

Comments can be made at localrules@caeb.uscourts.gov until 6/3/2024.
2/9/2024 Updated Procedures for Zoom.gov Hearing Registrations and Public Access Guidelines Effective February 20, 2024

Current Procedure for Zoom.gov Hearings: Participants in court hearings who wish to appear via Zoom.gov can find instructions, along with the zoom link and meeting information, on the Pre-Hearing Disposition page of our website. Registration to appear at a hearing via Zoom.gov can be done with minimal advance notice.

New Procedure Starting February 20, 2024: Individuals who wish to participate in hearings via Zoom.gov must register by 4:00 p.m. one business day before the scheduled hearing. Information for accessing the Zoom.gov hearing will no longer be available on the Pre-Hearing Disposition page. Instead, it will be sent via email to those who have registered, after 4:30 p.m. on the business day preceding the hearing. To learn how to register for a Zoom.gov hearing, click here.

Access for Public and Media: The public, and media are allowed to register for audio-only access to non-evidentiary hearings and proceedings in the bankruptcy court. There is no video access permitted for evidentiary hearings or trials. This does not restrict the public or media from attending hearings in person. Audio recordings of the proceedings will be available for download on PACER.
1/25/2024 Click here to view General Order 24-01, Order Authorizing Clerk’s Office to Set Certain Applications for Payment of Unclaimed Funds for Hearing
1/17/2024 Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have reappointed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Ronald H. Sargis, of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, to a second 14-year term that began on Jan. 14, 2024. Click here for more information.