On December 2, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court in Harrisonburg will open at 10:00 a.m. due to inclement weather.
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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.
Mon, 12/01/2025
Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 23, 2025. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2074 and 2075, and...
Mon, 11/24/2025
On October 16, 2025, PACER released an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.)...
Tue, 10/21/2025
As of October 20, 2025, the Judiciary no longer has funding to sustain full, paid operations. Please see the following link for additional information -...
Wed, 10/01/2025
Even though the federal government entered a lapse in appropriations on October 1, 2025, the Court remains open and will continue its operations. Please see the following link for additional information -...
Mon, 09/08/2025
The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcement of several security features that will enhance the security of PACER accounts, including updated password standards and multifactor...
Wed, 09/03/2025
On August 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia issued a new standing order clarifying the entrance policy for District and Bankruptcy Courthouses throughout this district. This order, in part, vacates Standing...
Mon, 08/25/2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved the publication, for public comment, of proposed amendments to certain existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule. The public comment period will close on...
Thu, 07/24/2025
Beginning with the September 22, 2025 Roanoke Chapter 7/11 docket and continuing until further notice, all hearings in Roanoke cases will be held at 10:00 a.m. Please set all hearings for Roanoke matters at 10:00 a.m., regardless of the chapter...
Wed, 06/25/2025
On June 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia issued a standing order clarifying the entrance policy for District and Bankruptcy Courthouses throughout this district. A copy of the standing order can be accessed...