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 the lapse in funding and exhaustion of funds on hand, the judiciary lacks funding for staff salaries and operations going forward and, pursuant to applicable law, must limit operations until Congress passes a continuing resolution or appropriations bill.  Payments for unclaimed funds, reimbursements, and refunds will be delayed for the same period.  The Court may be required to operate at a reduced staffing level but will continue to fulfill its constitutional duties to resolve cases.  Unless an order is entered directing otherwise, cases currently scheduled for hearing will proceed as scheduled and parties remain obligated to comply with the filing requirements of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and this Court’s Local Rules.  The Court’s CM/ECF system will be available for electronic filing and research.  Electronic Self-Representation (eSR) and the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) will be available for pro se filings. We appreciate your patience during this challenging time.