United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon

9th Circuit Portland, Oregon

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon and operates within the Ninth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed in the state of Oregon, handling matters arising under Title 11 of the United States Code, including cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15.

Oregon is a single federal judicial district, and the bankruptcy court serves the entire state from its primary courthouse in Portland, with additional locations providing access to filers in other parts of the state. The court addresses a broad range of consumer and business bankruptcy proceedings reflecting Oregon's diverse economic landscape.

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

Caseload

The court handles a significant volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, along with business reorganizations under Chapter 11, reflecting Oregon's mix of individual filers and commercial enterprises.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the Oregon State Bar is a prerequisite for admission to practice in the federal district.

Clerk's Office

1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 700, Portland, OR 97204

(503) 326-1500

Local Rules

112 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

General Rules 109

Rule	Title
Rule 1001-1	Local Rules—Title, Numbering Sequence, Scope, & Effective Date.
Rule 1002-1	Petition—General.
Rule 1004-1	Petition—Partnership. [Reserved]
Rule 1004.1-1	Petition—Infant or Incompetent Person.
Rule 1005-1	Petition—Caption.
Rule 1006-1	Fees—General.
Rule 1007-1	Lists, Schedules, Statements, & Other Documents.
Rule 1007-2	Mailing—List or Matrix.
Rule 1007-3	Statement of Intention.
Rule 1007-5	Statement of Social Security Number (Privacy).
Rule 1009-1	Amendment—Voluntary Petition, Lists, or Schedules.
Rule 1010-1	Petition—Involuntary.
Rule 1014-1	Transfer of Cases.
Rule 1014-2	Venue—Change of.
Rule 1015-1	Joint Administration.
Rule 1016-1	Death of a Debtor or Party.
Rule 1017-1	Conversion—Request for/Notice of.
Rule 1017-2	Dismissal—Case.
Rule 1019-1	Conversion—Procedure After.
Rule 1020-1	Chapter 11—Small Business; Creditors' Committee.
Rule 1073-1	Assignment of Cases to Offices.
Rule 2002-1	Notices to Creditors and Other Interested Parties.
Rule 2003-1	Meeting of Creditors.
Rule 2004-1	Depositions & Examinations.
Rule 2010-1	Trustee—Bond or Surety.
Rule 2012-1	Report Due if Successor Trustee Appointed.
Rule 2014-1	Chapter 7 or 11—Employment of Professionals.
Rule 2015-1	Trustee—Reports, Accounts, Notices, & Destruction of Records.
Rule 2015-2	Chapter 11 or 12—DIP/Trustee Duties.
Rule 2016-1	Compensation for Services Rendered & Reimbursement of Expenses.
Rule 3001-1	Claims—General.
Rule 3007-1	Claim—Objection.
Rule 3009-1	Chapter 7—Distributions.
Rule 3010-1	Small Dividends and Payments.
Rule 3011-1	Unclaimed Funds.
Rule 3012-1	Valuation of Collateral.
Rule 3015-1	Chapter 12 or 13—Plan & Payments.
Rule 3015-2	Chapter 12 or 13—Plan Amendment.
Rule 3015-3	Chapter 12 or 13—Confirmation.
Rule 3016-1	Chapter 11.
Rule 3017-1	Chapter 11—Disclosure Statement Hearing.
Rule 3017.1-1	Chapter 11—Small Business; Disclosure Statement.
Rule 3018-1	Chapter 11—Acceptance or Rejection of Plan.
Rule 3019-1	Chapter 11—Plan or Disclosure Statement Amendment.
Rule 3020-1	Chapter 11—Confirmation; Report of Administrative Expenses & Confirmation Order.
Rule 4001-1	Relief From Automatic Stay; Use of Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit; Agreements; Rental Cure Deposits.
Rule 4003-2	Lien Avoidance Under § 522(f).
Rule 4004-1	Grant or Denial of Discharge.
Rule 4008-1	Reaffirmation Agreements.
Rule 4008-2	Voluntary Modification of Debt Secured by Debtor's Residence in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Cases.
Rule 5001-2	Clerk—Office Locations/Hours.
Rule 5003-1	Addresses of Federal and State Governmental Units and Certain Taxing Authorities.
Rule 5005-1	Filing Papers—Requirements.
Rule 5005-4	Filing and Lodging by ECF.
Rule 5007-1	Record of Proceeding.
Rule 5009-1	Final Report/Account.
Rule 5009-2	Closing Case.
Rule 5010-1	Reopening Case.
Rule 5011-1	Withdrawal of Referral.
Rule 5011-2	Abstention.
Rule 5072-2	Court Security—Prohibition against Possession of Firearms, Weapons, or Other Disruptive or Disabling Devices.
Rule 5073-1	Photography, Recording Devices, Broadcasting, & Wireless Communication Devices.
Rule 5077-1	Transcript.
Rule 5078-1	Copy—Document.
Rule 6004-1	Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.
Rule 6005-1	Appraisers & Auctioneers. [Reserved]
Rule 6006-1	Executory Contracts or Unexpired Lease.
Rule 6007-1	Abandonment.
Rule 6008-1	Redemption.
Rule 7001-1	Adversary Proceedings—General.
Rule 7003-1	Cover Sheet.
Rule 7004-1	Service of Process.
Rule 7004-2	Summons.
Rule 7005-1	Service & Certificate of Service.
Rule 7005-2	Nonfiling of Discovery Documents.
Rule 7007-1	Motion Practice—Adversary Proceedings.
Rule 7015-1	Amended Pleading.
Rule 7016-1	Pretrial Order.
Rule 7024-2	Unconstitutionality, Claim of.
Rule 7026-1	Discovery—General.
Rule 7030-1	Depositions.
Rule 7033-1	Interrogatories.
Rule 7034-1	Production of Documents and Things & Entry on Land for Inspection or Other Purpose.
Rule 7036-1	Requests for Admission.
Rule 7037-1	Discovery Motion.
Rule 7052-1	Findings & Conclusions.
Rule 7054-1	Costs and Fees—Taxation & Payment.
Rule 7055-1	Default—Failure to Prosecute.
Rule 7065-1	Injunctions—Application for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction.
Rule 7067-1	Registry Fund.
Rule 8009-1	Record on Appeal.
Rule 9001-1	Rules of Construction & Definitions.
Rule 9004-1	Documents—Requirements of Form.
Rule 9004-2	Document—Captions.
Rule 9005.1-1	Constitutional Challenge to a Statute.
Rule 9006-1	Time Periods.
Rule 9009-1	Forms—Local (LBF) & Official (OF).
Rule 9011-4	Signatures.
Rule 9013-1	Motion Practice—Contested Matters.
Rule 9015-1	Jury Trials—Procedures.
Rule 9017-1	Exhibits and Equipment; Use of Electronically Recorded Testimony.
Rule 9018-1	Documents Filed Under Seal or Submitted Unfiled for Review in Chambers.
Rule 9019-1	Settlement & Compromise.
Rule 9020-1	Contempt.
Rule 9021-1	Order or Judgment—Entry of; Costs.
Rule 9027-1	Removal or Remand—Noticing.
Rule 9029-1	Local Rules.
Rule 9029-3	Local Rules—District Court.
Rule 9070-1	Exhibits.

Attorney Rules 3

Rule	Title
Rule 9010-1	Attorney—Notice of Appearance; Withdrawal.
Rule 9011-2	Law Student Appearance Program.
Rule 9011-3	Sanctions, Remedies, & Suspension/Disbarment.

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