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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.
Fri, 01/23/2026
General Order 26-03 "Amendment to Local Rules regarding Chapter 13 Fees" has been issued to effectuate general Chapter 13 fee increases. Appendix B to the court's Local Rules is revised. Additionally, the court's Á La Carte ("ALC") fee schedule and...
Mon, 01/12/2026
Effective Monday, January 12, 2026, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska has resumed its normal public support hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except federal holidays) in the Lincoln Bankruptcy Clerk's Office. Please visit...
Mon, 01/05/2026
The Amended Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure took effect January 1, 2026, per General Order 26-01. The amended rules incorporate or modify certain procedures established by general order. Per General Order 26-02, previous General Orders 24-03...
Wed, 11/19/2025
On December 1, 2025, the following Federal Rules Bankruptcy Procedure, Official Bankruptcy Forms, and Director's Bankruptcy Forms will be amended:
Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006.
Official Bankruptcy Forms 410S1, 410C13-M1, 410C13-M1R, 410C13-N...
Thu, 10/09/2025
UPDATE: The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) has resumed mailing to Canada as of October 17, 2025. As of October 10, 2025, the prior general strike has been updated to a rotating strike. Notices sent through the BNC between October 2, 2025 and...
Fri, 09/26/2025
The United States District Court Judges for the District of Nebraska issued General Order No. 2025-05 designating Brian S. Kruse as the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska effective January 1, 2026.
Thu, 09/11/2025
Effective September 11, 2025, General Order 25-03 – Order on Amendments to Local Rules Regarding Chapter 12 Cases includes the resignation of the standing Chapter 12 Trustee, James A. Overcash, and the United States Trustee office’s appointment of...
Tue, 08/26/2025
The 2026 Revised Local Rules and Memorandum – Revisions to 2026 Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure are now available. Public comments and suggestions must be submitted via email to NEBml_LocalRulesComments@neb.uscourts.gov by no later than...
Thu, 08/14/2025
Effective September 3, 2025, Official Form B121 - Statement of Social Security Number (aka Statement of SSN) must be filed at the time of filing the voluntary petition (see F.R.B.P. 1007(f)), and as a separate document (e.g. not included within the...
Mon, 06/30/2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court District of Nebraska clerk's office in Omaha has a new home, which is still located inside the Roman L. Hruska United States Courthouse. The clerk's office is now located in suite 1175. After clearing security at...