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United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota

8th Circuit Minneapolis, Minnesota
Official Court Website

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is a unit of the District of Minnesota, operating within the Eighth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases and proceedings arising under Title 11 of the United States Code, covering all counties in the state of Minnesota. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for the circuit and serve fourteen-year terms.

The District of Minnesota is a single bankruptcy district serving the entire state, with court locations in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, and Fergus Falls. The court handles a broad range of bankruptcy matters including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 12 family farmer and fisherman cases, and Chapter 13 individual debt adjustment cases.

Minnesota has historically been an active jurisdiction for agricultural bankruptcies given the significant farming economy in the state, and the court also sees substantial consumer and business filings from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Minnesota. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

Divisions

Minneapolis Division (Minneapolis), Saint Paul Division (Saint Paul), Duluth Division (Duluth), Fergus Falls Division (Fergus Falls)

Caseload

The court handles a significant volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, with notable activity in agricultural Chapter 12 filings reflecting Minnesota's farming economy. Business reorganizations under Chapter 11 are also a regular part of the docket, particularly from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota in order to appear before the bankruptcy court. The court also requires registration for its electronic filing system.

Clerk's Office

300 South Fourth Street, Suite 301, Minneapolis, MN 55415

(612) 664-5200

Local Rules

The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

General Rules 92

RuleTitle
Rule 1002-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 1005-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 1006-1 Filing Fee
Rule 1007-1 Lists, Schedules, and Statements
Rule 1007-2 Creditor Matrix and Supplemental Lists
Rule 1007-3 Statement of Business Income in Chapter 13 Cases
Rule 1007-3-1 Notice of Responsibilities of Chapter 7 and 13 Debtors and Their Attorneys
Rule 1007-4 [ABROGATED]
Rule 1008-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 1009-1 Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules, and Statements
Rule 1010-1 Service in Involuntary Cases
Rule 1014-1 Transfer of Cases
Rule 1015-1 Joint Case of Debtor Spouses
Rule 1017-2 [ABROGATED]
Rule 1019-1 Filing Requirements for Conversions
Rule 1070-1 Reference
Rule 1073-1 Assignment of Cases
Rule 2002-1 Notices
Rule 2002-4 [ABROGATED]
Rule 2002-5 [ABROGATED]
Rule 2003-1 Meeting of Creditors
Rule 2014-1 Employing Professionals
Rule 2015-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 2015.1-1 Patient-Care Ombudsman's Report
Rule 2016-1 Compensation of Professional Persons
Rule 2016-2 Disclosure of Compensation in Adversary Proceeding
Rule 2019-1 Disclosures by Groups, Committees, and Other Entities
Rule 2020-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3002-2 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3002-3 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3003-1 Time for Non-Governmental Entities to File Proofs of Claim in Chapter 11 Cases
Rule 3007-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3009-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3010-1 Small Dividends and Payments in Chapter 13 Cases
Rule 3011-1 Unclaimed Funds
Rule 3012-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3015-1 Chapter 12 or 13 − Filing Plans, Modifying Plans, and Objecting to Confirmation
Rule 3015-2 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3016-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3017-1 Chapter 11 − Objections to Approval of Disclosure Statements
Rule 3017.1-1 Objections to Approval of Disclosure Statements in Small Business or Subchapter V Cases
Rule 3019-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 3020-1 Chapter 11 − Confirmation of a Plan
Rule 3021-1 Chapter 13 − Adequate Protection Payments Paid Through Trustee
Rule 4001-1 Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay
Rule 4001-2 Motion for Authorization to Use Cash Collateral
Rule 4002-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 4003-1 Notice of an Amendment to a Claimed Exemption
Rule 4004-1 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and 11 U.S.C. § 522(q)
Rule 4004-3 [ABROGATED]
Rule 4008-1 Reaffirmation Agreement
Rule 5005-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 5009-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 5010-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 5011-1 Withdrawal of Reference
Rule 5011-3 [ABROGATED]
Rule 5071-1 Request for a Continuance
Rule 5095-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 6004-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 6007-1 Abandoning or Disposing of Property Upon Chapter 7 Case Closing
Rule 6007-2 Abandoning or Disposing of Property Containing Hazardous Substances
Rule 6072-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 7004-1 Issuance of Summons
Rule 7005-2 [ABROGATED]
Rule 7007-1 Motions and Responses
Rule 7018-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 7037-1 Discovery Motions
Rule 7041-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 7054-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 7055-1 Default Judgment
Rule 7056-1 Summary Judgment Motions
Rule 7067-1 Depositing in and Withdrawing Money from the Court Registry
Rule 7069-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 9001-1 Definitions
Rule 9004-1 Required Form of Documents
Rule 9006-1 Time Periods
Rule 9011-1 Signatures
Rule 9013-1 Motions – Form
Rule 9013-2 Motions – Service and Notice
Rule 9013-3 Applications
Rule 9013-4 Corporate Ownership Statements
Rule 9013-5 [ABROGATED]
Rule 9017-1 No Evidence at Initial Motion Hearing
Rule 9019-1 Compromise or Settlement
Rule 9019-2 Mediation
Rule 9021-1 Entry of Judgments in Adversary Proceedings
Rule 9022-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 9029-1 Rules – General
Rule 9029-2 Rules – Adoption and Amendment
Rule 9033-1 Findings and Conclusions in Non-Core Proceedings
Rule 9036-1 Notice and Service on Non-Filing Users and Trustees
Rule 9070-1 Exhibits

Attorney Rules 2

RuleTitle
Rule 9010-1 Attorneys
Rule 9010-2 Appearances by Non-Individuals

Appellate Rules 4

RuleTitle
Rule 8001-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 8009-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 8010-1 [ABROGATED]
Rule 8024-1 [ABROGATED]

Other Courts in the 8th Circuit

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