Information Regarding Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Administrative Orders | Filing Options for Parties Not Represented by an Attorney
Operational Status | Changes in Individual Judges’ Procedures | 341 Meeting of Creditors
04/06/2020
Order Extending COVID-19 Emergency Procedures
The Detroit bankruptcy courthouse at 211 West Fort Street is closed.
The Clerk’s Office in Flint and Bay City are open to accept traditional paper filings by drop box.
Traditional paper filings will also be accepted through the mail in Flint.
04/01/2020
Notice Regarding Updated Court Operations During the Covid-19 Public Health Crisis
03/25/2020
Notice Regarding Closing of Bankruptcy Courthouse at 211 West Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan
03/16/2020
Intake Closure in Detroit, Flint and Bay City and Instructions for Emergency Filings
03/12/2020
Notice of Courthouse Precautions Resulting from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Pro Se Electronic Document Upload Program
If a pro se filer has an emergency that prevents them from filing using the upload program and requires them to file the traditional paper immediately, the individual may call the Court at the following numbers: 313-316-6155; 313-212-8858; or 313-310-7549 to receive further instructions.
The pro se law clerk is now available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 -5:00. Please either email at prose@mieb.uscourts.gov, or leave a phone message at (866) 478-4436 or (313) 234-0074. The law clerk will respond as soon as possible. Please be sure to leave a case number and contact information.
04/08/2020
Notice Regarding Payment of Fees by Parties Not Represented by an Attorney
04/03/2020
Notice Regarding New Procedures for Accepting Documents from Parties not Represented by an Attorney
03/27/2020
Updated Address Guidance for Filing Traditional Paper Filings by Mail
03/13/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Chief Judge Daniel Opperman
03/13/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Joel Applebaum
03/16/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Maria L. Oxholm
03/17/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Mark Randon
09/10/2020
Notice of Change in Procedures for Judge Phillip J. Shefferly
03/20/2020
Further Notice of Change in Procedure for Judge Thomas Tucker
03/16/2020
Notice of Change in Procedure for Judge Thomas Tucker
04/28/2020
Notice Regarding Telephonic Chapter 7 § 341 Meetings in the Eastern District of Michigan
03/30/2020
Notice Regarding Telephonic Chapter 7 § 341 Meetings in the Eastern District of Michigan
03/16/2020
Important Notice from the United States Trustee for Regions 3 and 9 Regarding 341 Meetings
03/13/2020
341 Meetings in Chapter 13