Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch to gather informally and share ideas, suggestions, and observations on Court procedure and legal issues. The lunch will be on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, beginning at noon. Bring your own lunch and let’s...
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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, 07/15/2026
The August 26, 2026, hearing date has been changed to August 27, 2026. Chapter 7 matters will be heard at 2:00 p.m. Chapter 11 matters will be heard at 3:00 p.m.
Tue, 07/07/2026
The Sixth Circuit has a vacancy for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. The appointment would be for a 14-year term. Full public notice with application and qualification standards are available at www.ca6.uscourts.gov...
Mon, 06/29/2026
To fund the accelerated initiative to modernize and strengthen the security of its case management and public access system, the Judiciary is implementing a temporary increase in fees for electronic access to court records beginning on January 1...
Fri, 06/12/2026
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding...
Wed, 05/20/2026
All hearings on Judge Black’s 10:00 a.m. docket this morning (5/20/26) shall be heard at 11:00 a.m. this morning (5/20/26).
Tue, 05/12/2026
The written materials for the Twelfth Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference, scheduled for May 29, 2026, are now available. You can access and download the materials from the Court’s website by clicking on the Registration –...
Thu, 05/07/2026
All hearings scheduled on Monday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. in the Roanoke courtroom will be held by video through Zoom for Government. The hearings will not be held in person.
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Mon, 05/04/2026
Registration to attend the Twelfth Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference is open. The conference will be held in-person on May 29, 2026, at Roanoke College in the Wortman Ballroom in the Colket Center (221 College Lane, Salem...
Wed, 04/29/2026
All of Judge Connelly’s hearings scheduled on Wednesday, May 20th, will be heard at 2:00 p.m.