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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.

Thu, 01/23/2025

The Court has entered Standing Order 25-2, Order Establishing Temporary Protocol for Filings in Bankruptcy Cases During the Next Generation (NextGen) Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System upgrade to version 1.8.1. Commencing at 6:...

Wed, 01/22/2025

Due to inclement weather, *all hearings scheduled before the Honorable Stephen C. St. John on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in the U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Norfolk Division, will be rescheduled by the Court to February 06, 2025, at the same time as...

Tue, 01/21/2025

Due to inclement weather, the Norfolk and Newport News Courthouses will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Tue, 01/21/2025

Due to inclement weather, all hearings scheduled before the Honorable Frank J. Santoro on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in the U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Norfolk Division, will be rescheduled by the Court to February 04, 2025 at the same time as...

Mon, 01/13/2025

Regarding the reassignment of Judge Huennekens cases due to his retirement.

[Read Administrative Order - PDF]

Fri, 01/10/2025

Effective February 3, 2025, all orders presented in Chapter 13 cases assigned to the Richmond Visiting Judges must be endorsed by the Chapter 13 Trustee. When the Chapter 13 Trustee is not the proponent of the order, the order should reflect the...

Thu, 01/02/2025

Invitation for Comment on the Reappointment of the Honorable Brian F. Kenney as a United States Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of Virginia—Comments Must be Received by February 4, 2025.

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Thu, 01/02/2025

Standing Order 25-1 -- Order on Fees for Debtor's Counsel in Chapter 13 Cases, Effective January 1, 2025.

[Read Public Notice and Standing Order 25-1 PDF]

Tue, 12/31/2024

Order Court Closure for National Day of Mourning, January 9, 2025. 

[Read Public Notice and Standing Order 24-19 PDF]

Fri, 12/20/2024

Standing Order 24-18, titled, Order on Chapter 13 Matters, which takes effect January 20, 2025, amends the Court’s Chapter 13 Plan and Local Rules 6004-3 and 6004-4 to bring them into compliance with Trantham v. Tate (In re Trantham),...

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