United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah is a unit of the District of Utah within the Tenth Circuit. It has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed within the state of Utah, including cases arising under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. The court handles matters ranging from individual consumer filings to complex corporate reorganizations.
Utah is a single-district state, and the bankruptcy court serves the entire geographic area of Utah. The court's primary location is in Salt Lake City, with additional facilities to accommodate filers from other parts of the state. The court operates under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and its own local rules.
The District of Utah Bankruptcy Court has historically seen a mix of consumer and business bankruptcy filings, reflecting the state's economic activity and population growth along the Wasatch Front corridor.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Utah. 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 processes a substantial volume of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer cases, along with Chapter 11 business reorganizations that have at times involved significant Utah-based enterprises. Consumer filings have historically constituted the majority of the court's docket.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Utah in order to appear in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah. Admission to the state bar of Utah alone is not sufficient without federal district court admission.
Clerk's Office
350 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 524-6687
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.