The Court will be conducting maintenance of the CM/ECF network on Saturday, March 21, 2026, between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CM/ECF electronic filing will not be available during this time.
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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.
Mon, 03/16/2026
Mon, 03/16/2026
Recently reported bankruptcy statistics comparing calendar year 2024 to 2025 indicate that bankruptcy petition filings rose 11 percent nationwide, and 12 percent in South Carolina. Detailed statistics can be found...
Tue, 03/10/2026
The annual seminar for the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association was held this past weekend in Hilton Head. Special thanks to the seminar chair, Travis Menk, and seminar committee members for organizing and providing valuable and informative...
Mon, 03/02/2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is accepting applications for a Courtroom Deputy in its Columbia location. Details about the position and how to apply can be found in the...
Fri, 02/27/2026
The National Program for the U.S. Courts has reported that CM/ECF and PACER services are now restored. E-Filing may resume on CM/ECF.
Fri, 02/27/2026
The National Program for the U.S. Courts has reported that CM/ECF services and PACER are not accessible or are responding very slowly. They are working to resolve the issue but anticipate that CM/ECF may be unavailable all morning.
...Mon, 02/23/2026
It is with great sadness that the Court announces the passing of Herman “Rick” Frederick Richardson on February 13, 2026 (...
Tue, 02/17/2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is recruiting a well-qualified individual to serve as a Courtroom Deputy in its Columbia location. Courtroom Deputies serve on the Operations Team, manage court calendars, and...
Thu, 02/12/2026
Holiday Closing
In observance of the Washington’s Birthday Holiday, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Court’s CM/ECF system will be available for...
Tue, 02/10/2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is accepting applications for a Case Administrator in its Columbia location. Details about the position and how to apply can be found in the...
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