The bankruptcy court will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day.
The CM/ECF system will be available and electronic documents may be filed or access during this time.
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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.
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Wed, 12/17/2025
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has posted an open appointment of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Florida. Although the incumbent is being considered for reappointment, the appointment is open to any interested...
Thu, 12/11/2025
The latest edition of the Alabama Middle Bankruptcy Court Newsletter is now available. It can be downloaded here. This edition, along with all previous editions of our...
Thu, 12/11/2025
The bankruptcy court will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of Christmas.
The CM/ECF system will be available and electronic documents may be filed or...
Wed, 11/26/2025
On December 1, 2025, the new Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure will take effect. With the implementation of new Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 and its associated official forms, the Court has created new docket events to align ECF with the new...
Thu, 09/25/2025
On December 1, 2025, changes to the The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) will go into effect. In addition to the rule changes, there will be several new official forms that must be used. The changes are:
1. FRBP 3002.1....
Fri, 09/05/2025
The PACER Service Center (PSC) is 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 authentication (MFA)....
Fri, 08/15/2025
The Judicial Conference is soliciting feedback on proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2002, Official Form 101, and Official Form 106C. Information on the proposed changes and how to submit comments can be found...
Wed, 07/23/2025
The Court will be hosting three attorney forums in October. The dates are:
Dothan – October 1st, in the Bankruptcy Hearing Room on the first floor of the courthouse after Judge Creswell's docket
Opelika...
Mon, 06/23/2025
The Court posted a new proposed eOrder on Consolidated Motions to Approve Compromise or Settlement and Attorney Fees and Expenses. The proposed order is found on our Local Forms page. Please make sure you modify the proposed order with the...