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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, 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...

Mon, 09/08/2025

The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcement of several security features that will enhance the security of PACER accounts, including updated password standards and multifactor...

Fri, 09/05/2025

The Court has created a new CM/ECF event for requests to temporarily extend the automatic stay.  The “Extend Automatic Stay – Temporarily” event may be used to file a Motion to Temporarily Extend the Automatic Stay if a hearing on a...

Fri, 08/15/2025

Diana Fairweather’s term as law clerk to Judge Gasparini will end on August 22, 2025.  Diana will join YVS Law, LLC in Annapolis, Maryland, where she will continue to practice bankruptcy law with a focus on Chapter 11 cases and commercial...

Fri, 08/15/2025

On July 23, 2025, the Court announced proposed amendments to the Local Rules, which are summarized...

Tue, 07/29/2025

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. New...

Wed, 07/23/2025

The Judges and Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with input from the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures, is proposing modifications to SC LBR 5005-4, 5080-1, and 9036-1 for public comment. Brief summaries of the proposed...

Tue, 07/01/2025

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures invites suggestions regarding updates or changes to the Local Rules. Please make any submissions on or before Friday, July 11, 2025, to any of the following...

Mon, 06/16/2025

In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Holiday, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Court's CM/ECF system...

Fri, 06/13/2025

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures invites suggestions regarding updates or changes to the Local Rules. Submissions can be made on or before July 11, 2025, to any of the following committee...

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