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Notice of Remote Appearance Form
The Notice of Remote Appearance Form has been updated as of 3/10/2024. Parties should start using the updated form immediately. If you have already submitted a form, there is no need to resubmit using the updated form.
New Information re Zoom§341(a) Meetings of Creditors
The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the District of Montana for § 341 meetings being held on or after June 3, 2024. For more information, including joining a meeting and what documents to provide to the trustee prior to the meeting, click here.
Bankruptcy Court Fee Increase Effective 12/1/2023
The Judicial Conference approved bankruptcy court miscellaneous fee schedule increases effective 12/1/2023. Please see the announcement on the website for the chart detailing the increases here.
New Local Bankruptcy Rules Effective December 15, 2023
Per Standing Order 2023-2-BPH, signed December 1, 2023, the amended bankruptcy rules are effective December 15, 2023. The new rules, summary of changes, and a redline comparison of the 2022 and 2023 rules are available here.
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