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This page lists news and announcements released by the court for the current year. You can also access previous News & Announcements using the Archive box.
November 6, 2024
Electronic filing system users have reported a nationwide email phishing campaign using fake Notices of Electronic Filings (NEF). These fake NEFs originate from the following address: updates1@uscourts.gov.ecf.digital (or a similar address). They are not from any Bankruptcy or District Court, and recipients should not click on any links in them or respond to them.
Please remember that NEFs are very generic in form and will not contain attachments, instructions for action in any case, or request...
November 1, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for the position of Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Oregon. This position will be available immediately, however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is in Eugene, OR.
The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $223,836 per annum. Relocation...
October 28, 2024
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon will change the telephone number and access codes used for telephonic hearings on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Starting on October 30, 2024, telephonic hearing participants should use the phone number and access codes listed below:
Domestic Toll-Free Number for All Telephonic Hearings: (855) 244-8681
Hearing
Access Code
Judge Hercher
2319 850 1446
Judge McKittrick
2303 266 2453
Judge Pearson
2305 356 8654
Judge Renn
2316 942...
October 28, 2024
The Court is currently recruiting for a Courtroom Deputy in the Portland office. Visit our Employment page for more information and application instructions.
October 28, 2024
Following an electrical outage, power has been restored to the Portland Divisional Office. We will open at 10:30 am, October 28, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.
October 28, 2024
Due to a power outage impacting the Portland Bankruptcy Court location, the office is closed until noon today. This page will be updated further as more information becomes available.
September 30, 2024
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon will change the telephone number and access codes used for telephonic hearings on October 30, 2024. Starting on October 30, 2024, telephonic hearing participants should use the phone number and access codes listed below:
Domestic Toll-Free Number for All Telephonic Hearings: (855) 244-8681
Hearing
Access Code
Judge Hercher
2319 850 1446
Judge McKittrick
2303 266 2453
Judge Pearson
2305 356 8654
Judge Renn
2316 942 9358
Judge...
September 17, 2024
Proposed changes to the Local Bankruptcy Rules (LBRs) and Local Bankruptcy Forms (LBFs) have been posted for review. If adopted, these rule and form changes will be effective December 1, 2024. Comments on the proposed changes are invited and must be submitted by October 20, 2024. Click here and select "Local Rules and Forms Comments" from the "...
August 27, 2024
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon will change the telephone numbers and access codes used for telephonic hearings on October 30, 2024.
In the coming weeks, new telephone numbers and access codes will be posted on the court's website, www.orb.uscourts.gov, and distributed via e-mail to subscribers of the court’s News & Announcements feed. Hearing notices will be sent with updated numbers. Previously delivered notices with old...
June 24, 2024
The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (BTATC Act) temporarily increased the debt limits to qualify as a debtor under subchapter V of chapter 11 and chapter 13. The increased debt limit provisions expired at midnight on June 21, 2024.
Effective for cases filed on or after June 22, 2024:
The Subchapter V debt limit is reduced from $7.5 million to $3,024,725. In addition, the definition of a debtor under 11 U.S.C. §1182(1) will mean “a small business debtor.’’
The ...
June 10, 2024
Chief Judge Renn is currently recruiting for a Term Law Clerk in the Eugene office. Visit our Employment page for more information and application instructions.
May 28, 2024
Judges’ hearings calendars and 341 meeting of creditor calendars are unavailable Tuesday, May 28, 2024 for required maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
May 15, 2024
CM/ECF, judges’ hearings calendars, and 341 meeting of creditor calendars will be unavailable from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024 for required maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
May 2, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship in the District of Idaho. This position is available immediately, however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Boise, Idaho.
The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $223,836 per annum. Relocation expenses are not...
April 30, 2024
CM/ECF and Court Calendars Unavailable from 4:30 p.m. Friday 5/24/2024 to 5:00 p.m. Monday 5/27/2024
CM/ECF, judges’ hearings calendars, and 341 meeting of creditor calendars will be unavailable from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024 for required maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
April 29, 2024
The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the District of Oregon for § 341 meetings being held on or after Monday, June 3, 2024. For more information, including joining a meeting and what documents to provide to the trustee prior to the meeting, click here.
All attorneys and staff are invited to join one of the U.S. Trustee's Info Sessions on the rollout of Zoom §...
April 24, 2024
CM/ECF, judges’ hearings calendars, and 341 meeting of creditor calendars will be unavailable from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday, April 28, 2024 due to unplanned maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
April 18, 2024
CM/ECF, judges’ hearings calendars, and 341 meeting of creditor calendars will be unavailable from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for unplanned maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
April 15, 2024
Judge Teresa Pearson is currently recruiting for a term law clerk. Visit our Employment page for more information and application instructions.
March 13, 2024
Due to scheduled activity in the downtown area, the Eugene clerk's office will close at 2:30 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024. Clerk's office staff will work remotely and are available if you require assistance. There are no hearings scheduled on March 15, 2024 in Eugene. Drop box services will be available. Parties without an attorney may also file documents via the Public Document Upload system. Payments may be made online via ...
March 4, 2024
The deadline to submit entries is extended for the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an annual essay and video contest. The extended deadline is Friday, March 15, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The contest is open to high school students residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington state, the United States Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The theme of the contest is “70 Years Later—The Legacy of Brown v. Board of...
January 26, 2024
The Portland clerk's office will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2024, due to activity scheduled in the downtown area. Clerk's office staff will work remotely and are available at (503) 326-1500 or (541) 431-4000 if you require assistance. There are no hearings on the Portland calendar for today. Drop box services will not be available at the Portland office. Parties without an attorney may file documents via the Public Document Upload system...
January 24, 2024
The Ninth Circuit has announced the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest theme: 70 years Later – The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education. This essay and video contest is open to high school students in the Western United States and Pacific Islands.
The United States District Court and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon will conduct a local contest to select finalists for the circuit-wide competition. To enter the local contest, students must reside in the State of Oregon. In...
January 18, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon Clerk's Office in Portland, Oregon, will be closed to the public on Friday, January 19, 2024. Clerk's Office staff will work remotely and are available at (503) 326-1500 or (541) 431-4000 if you require assistance. Drop box services will not be available at the Portland office. Parties without an attorney may file documents via the Public Document Upload system. Payments...
January 16, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon Clerk's Offices in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, will be closed to the public on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Clerk's Office staff will work remotely and are available at (541) 431-4000 or (503) 326-1500 if you require assistance. Parties without an attorney may file documents via the Public Document Upload system. Payments may be made online via ...
January 15, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon Clerk's Offices in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Clerk's Office staff will work remotely and are available at (541) 431-4000 or (503) 326-1500 if you require assistance. Parties without an attorney may file documents via the Public Document Upload system. Payments may be made online via ...
January 11, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon Clerk's Office in Portland, Oregon, will be closed to the public on Friday, January 12, 2024. Portland Clerk's Office staff will work remotely and are available at (503) 326-1500 if you require assistance. Parties without an attorney may file documents via the Public Document Upload system. Payments may be made online via Pay.gov.
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