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News & Announcements: January, 2026
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, 04/03/2026
To comply with a Ninth Circuit mandate requiring all Ninth Circuit courts to certify their local rules are consistent with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Code, the Local Rules Committee has recommended changes to the Arizona...
Mon, 03/30/2026
To assist users with various aspects of the multifactor authentication (MFA) process, short training videos accompanying learning aids are now available on the PACER website. The videos and learning aides: 1) Provide step-by-step instructions on...
Tue, 03/17/2026
The District of Arizona Bankruptcy Court is pleased to announce the appointment of Judge Madeleine C. Wanslee as Chief Bankruptcy Judge, effective March 17, 2026.
The Court also extends our sincere appreciation to Judge Eddward P. Ballinger for his...
Thu, 03/12/2026
The MMM Procedures have been revised solely to reflect updated fees for Document Preparation Software and MMM Portal submissions.
The updated MMM Procedures can be viewed here: Mortgage...
Wed, 03/11/2026
Two new General Orders are posted to the General Orders page:
26-1 Chapter 7 Attorney Requirements...
Wed, 02/18/2026
Effective February 20, 2026, the Yuma office will no longer offer in‑person filing services.
No filings or customer service assistance will be provided at the Yuma location after this date.
Filings should instead be mailed to the Phoenix or Tucson...
Wed, 02/18/2026
DON'T MISS THE 2026 DISTRICT OF ARIZONA ANNUAL CONFERENCE!
This year's District Conference is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 8am – 4:30pm at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona.
Reception Hosted by the Federal Bar Association from 4:30pm-...
Tue, 02/10/2026
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. CM/ECF will not be affected by the closure.
Fri, 02/06/2026
Residents of the District of Arizona are receiving fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from the Bankruptcy Court. The scammer will demand a payment, which may include Zelle, Venmo, or purchasing a pre-paid card.
The scammer may sound convincing...
Fri, 01/09/2026
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
CM/ECF will not be affected by the closure.
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