You are here

News & Announcements

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.

Wed, 02/19/2025

On February 19, 2025, the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office in Lynchburg will be closed due to inclement weather.


Tue, 02/18/2025

On February 19, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court in Lynchburg will open at 10:00 a.m. due to inclement weather.


Wed, 02/12/2025

On February 13, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court in Harrisonburg will open at 10:00 a.m. due to inclement weather. Judge Connelly’s video hearings scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. will not be affected by this delayed opening. The courthouses in...

Tue, 02/11/2025

On February 12, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court in Roanoke will open at 9:00 a.m. due to inclement weather. The courthouses in Harrisonburg and Lynchburg will be closed to the public; however, clerk’s office employees will be teleworking during...

Mon, 02/10/2025

On February 11, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia will be physically closed to the public district-wide (Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke) due to inclement weather; however, clerk’s office employees will be...

Sun, 02/09/2025

After March 14, 2025, the bankruptcy clerk’s office will no longer maintain a public counter at the Lynchburg courthouse. All Lynchburg deputy clerks will relocate to the Roanoke clerk’s office. Any mail for the Lynchburg clerk’s office should...

Wed, 02/05/2025

Public Wi-Fi is now available in the following courtrooms: Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke. This service is provided as a courtesy and is intended to assist parties, the bar, and others who need internet access during...

Mon, 02/03/2025

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia is requesting quotations for the digital conversion of bankruptcy case file paper records currently housed in the Roanoke and Lynchburg Clerk’s Offices. To view the Request for...

Mon, 01/27/2025

The Eleventh Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference will be held on May 30, 2025, at Roanoke College. Further information and details, including how to register, will follow. Please mark your calendars now and save the date...

Thu, 01/23/2025

The Court’s CM/ECF program experienced a nation-wide disruption to the delivery of Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFs) beginning Monday, January 20, 2025 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025, including NEFs setting hearings and deadlines. During this...

Pages