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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.

Mon, 06/12/2023

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023. The Court's CM/ECF system will be available for electronic...

Fri, 06/02/2023

SC LBR 3015-8 provides:

CHAPTER 13 POST CONFIRMATION TRANSACTIONS

In addition to any other authority granted to the debtor(s), and notwithstanding any plan provision or order confirming a plan, the...

Tue, 05/30/2023

As a result of the retirement of Judge David R. Duncan, effective May 31, 2023, the transfer of cases currently assigned to Judge Duncan (approximately 4,275 cases) to the other judges will be completed afterhours on May 31, 2023. ...

Thu, 05/25/2023

In observance of Memorial Day, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. The Court's CM/ECF system will be available for electronic filing and research.

Wed, 05/24/2023

On May 31, 2023, Judge David R. Duncan will retire after serving 17 years on the bench.  Judge Elisabetta Gasparini, Judge Beth Burris, Clerk of Court Jeff Davis, and Court staff take this opportunity to publicly thank Judge Duncan for his...

Fri, 05/19/2023

Pursuant to the Court’s directive, the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures has met and recommended an increase in the presumptive interest rate in chapter 13 cases.  After consideration, the Court has adopted the...

Mon, 05/15/2023

Judge David R. Duncan was appointed as a judge of this Court on May 26, 2006.  He has faithfully and tirelessly served since that time and will begin his well-deserved retirement on June 1st.  As advised in a...

Mon, 05/15/2023

The Court has updated the local form Order Authorizing Loss Mitigation/Mortgage Modification for Chapter 7...

Thu, 05/11/2023

From time to time the judges review the expedited fee amounts set by Chambers Guidelines pursuant to SC LBR 2016-1(b)(1). In addition, the local rules review process will consider an amendment that better describes the work included within...

Tue, 05/09/2023

As a reminder, the Court welcomed comments or suggestions concerning the expedited chapter 13 debtor’s attorney’s fees under SC LBR 2016-1(b)(1), which will be under consideration during the annual local rule review process.  Comments and...

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