United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, operating within the Tenth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed in Kansas, administering proceedings under Title 11 of the United States Code, including cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
Kansas is a single federal judicial district, and the bankruptcy court serves the entire state. The court holds hearings in multiple locations across Kansas, with offices in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka to serve debtors and creditors throughout the state.
The district reflects the agricultural and energy character of Kansas, and the court regularly handles Chapter 12 family farmer and family fisherman reorganization cases, as well as consumer and business bankruptcy matters arising from the state's diverse economic sectors.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Kansas. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka
Caseload
The court handles a substantial volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, along with Chapter 12 cases reflecting the agricultural nature of the state. Business reorganizations under Chapter 11 also appear on the docket, including cases involving energy and agriculture-related enterprises.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Kansas to appear in the bankruptcy court. Additional registration with the court's CM/ECF electronic filing system is required for electronic filing.
Clerk's Office
167 U.S. Courthouse, 401 North Market Street, Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 315-4200
Local Rules
73 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.