In observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Court will be closed December 24-26 and January 1-2. Please see the amended order regarding...
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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.
Thu, 12/11/2025
Pursuant to the Court’s directive, the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures has met and recommended a decrease in the presumptive interest rate in chapter 13 cases. After consideration of the Committee’s recommendation and...
Mon, 11/24/2025
On October 16, 2025, PACER released an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.) whose account search status becomes inactive due to search inactivity the ability to reset their own password...
Fri, 11/21/2025
On October 10th the Court announced proposed amendments to the Local Rules and corresponding Local Rules Forms, which are summarized here. All of...
Tue, 11/18/2025
In observance of the upcoming holidays, the Court will be closed for Thanksgiving from Nov. 26-28; for Christmas from Dec. 24-26; and for the New Year’s holiday on Jan. 2. The Court has updated its holiday hours for the Columbia courthouse to be...
Wed, 11/05/2025
Please note the Court will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
In addition, the Court is operating under what is referred to as Phase 2 of a lapse in Congressional...
Wed, 10/29/2025
In recognition of the National Celebration of Pro Bono week, the judges of the Bankruptcy Court
would like to thank all who have provided legal assistance to those who cannot afford help and
encourage each member of the...
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...
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