The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is issuing for public comment proposed amendments to many local rules, including the entire 2000, 3000, 4000, and 8000 series. The proposed amendments also include 14 local forms, with the Court seeking to abrogate six local forms. In addition, the proposed amendments include the issuance of new guidance to be maintained by the Clerk: (1) Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2002: Who Gives Notice?; and (2) Guidance: Applications for Compensation by Debtors’ Attorneys in Chapter 13 Cases.

For more information about these proposed changes, read the Public Notice. To see the proposed local rule and local form amendments, click on the links: 2000 Series Proposed Amendments; 3000 Series Proposed Amendments; 4000 Series Proposed Amendments; and Local Rules Promulgated by the District Court and 8000 Series Proposed Amendments.

Comments should be provided in writing to the Clerk of Court at bankruptcypracticecommittee@mnb.uscourts.gov. The Court will consider adoption of the proposed amendments after reviewing any comments or suggestions submitted on or before January 10, 2025.