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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.
Wed, 10/29/2025
Wed, 10/29/2025
As a reminder, the Court and the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures welcomed comments on the proposed changes to the local rules and corresponding local rules forms. Comments are due by Friday, October 31st and should be...
Mon, 10/27/2025
On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina entered what is referred to as Phase 2 of a lapse in Congressional appropriations. Applicable law requires the Court limit operations until Congress passes...
Fri, 10/17/2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina must continue operations notwithstanding the federal government’s failure to enact an annual appropriation act or a continuing resolution. Beginning on October 20, 2025, due to...
Fri, 10/17/2025
This is to inform you that due to a lapse in appropriations, otherwise known as a government shutdown, the Federal Judiciary has no available funds to continue to cover operations as of October 20, 2025. As a result of the shutdown, a...
Fri, 10/10/2025
The Court and the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures invite comment on proposed changes to the local rules to scbml_lr_comment@scb.uscourts.gov on or before Friday,...
Mon, 10/06/2025
In observance of the Columbus Day Holiday, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. The Court's CM/ECF system will be available for...
Fri, 10/03/2025
In observance of the upcoming holidays, the Court will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26, 27, and 28; for Christmas on December 24, 25, and 26; and for the New Year’s holiday on January 1 and 2. Please see the...
Thu, 10/02/2025
The Judges, Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerk, and staff offer these Select Court Observations on Practice (the “SCOOP”) highlighting common errors and helpful pointers to assist with your bankruptcy work.
...Wed, 09/10/2025
The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedure met and recommended no adjustment to the presumptive interest rate in chapter 13 cases. After consideration, the Court adopts the recommendation of the Committee. The presumptive...
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