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Mon, 06/26/2023

In observance of Independence Day, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed, with limited filing exceptions on Monday, July 3, 2023 (see...

Fri, 06/16/2023

The judges, Clerk, and staff of the Court thank Miranda B. Nelson for her dedicated work...

Thu, 06/15/2023

The Judges, Clerk and staff of the United States Bankruptcy Court wish to recognize and congratulate Acting United States Trustee John P. Fitzgerald III (Fitzgerald) for his service and contribution to the bankruptcy system in Region 4 and the...

Wed, 06/14/2023

In addition to the federal holiday on July 4, 2023, the Court will be closed on Monday July 3, 2023, with the limited exception that the Columbia courthouse location will be open with limited staff onsite to accept pro se filings. ...

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...

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