United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas is a unit of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, operating within the Eighth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the eastern portion of Arkansas, including the Little Rock metropolitan area and surrounding counties.
The court administers cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 reorganization, Chapter 12 family farmer and fisherman reorganization, and Chapter 13 individual debt adjustment. As the more populous of Arkansas's two federal judicial districts, the Eastern District handles a significant share of the state's bankruptcy filings.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Arkansas. 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 substantial volume of consumer bankruptcy cases, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, reflecting the demographics of the Eastern District of Arkansas. Chapter 11 business reorganization cases involving Arkansas-based commercial debtors are also filed in this court.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas in order to appear before the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Local rules and standing orders of the bankruptcy court govern practice and electronic filing requirements.
Clerk's Office
300 West Second Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 918-5500
Local Rules
12 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.
Civil Rules 1
| Rule | Title |
|---|---|
| 7033-1 | Interrogatories and Depositions |