United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Alabama

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama is a unit of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, operating within the Eleventh Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy proceedings arising under Title 11 of the United States Code for the central portion of Alabama, including the Montgomery metropolitan area and surrounding counties.

The Middle District of Alabama encompasses a largely rural region with an economy centered on agriculture, state government, and military installations. The court handles all chapters of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 13 wage earner plans filed by individuals and businesses within the district.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Middle District of Alabama. 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 significant volume of consumer bankruptcy cases, particularly Chapter 13 filings, which is consistent with patterns seen across Alabama bankruptcy courts. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases make up the substantial majority of the docket.

Bar Admission

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

Clerk's Office

One Church Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104

(334) 954-3800

Local Rules

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

Civil Rules 2

Rule	Title
RULE 7004-2	SUMMONS
RULE 7016-1	PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES

General Rules 38

Rule	Title
RULE 1002-1	PETITION - GENERAL
RULE 1006-1	FEES – INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
RULE 1007-1	LISTS, SCHEDULES, & STATEMENTS
RULE 1007-5	STATEMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER – SUBMISSION & PRIVACY
RULE 1009-1	AMENDMENTS TO LISTS & SCHEDULES
RULE 1014-2	VENUE – CHANGE OF
RULE 1016-1	DEATH OR INCOMPETENCE OF DEBTOR
RULE 1017-2	DISMISSAL OR SUSPENSION – CASE OR PROCEEDING
RULE 2003-1	MEETING OF CREDITORS & EQUITY SECURITY INTEREST HOLDERS
RULE 2004-1	DEPOSITIONS & EXAMINATIONS
RULE 2016-1	COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONALS
RULE 3001-1	CLAIMS & EQUITY SECURITY INTERESTS – GENERAL; ELECTRONIC FILING OF CLAIMS
RULE 3007-1	CLAIMS - OBJECTIONS
RULE 3015-1	CHAPTER 13 - PLAN
RULE 3015-2	CHAPTER 13 – AMENDMENTS TO PLANS
RULE 3015-3	CHAPTER 13 - CONFIRMATION
RULE 3016-2	CHAPTER 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT - GENERAL
RULE 3018-1	BALLOTS – VOTING ON PLANS
RULE 3019-1	CHAPTER 11 – AMENDMENTS TO PLANS
RULE 4001-1	AUTOMATIC STAY – RELIEF FROM
RULE 4001-2	CONDITIONAL DENIALS IN CHAPTER 13 CASES
RULE 4001-3	EXTENDING OR IMPOSING THE STAY
RULE 4002-1	DEBTOR - DUTIES
RULE 4004-1	DISCHARGE HEARINGS
RULE 4070-1	INSURANCE
RULE 5001-2	CLERK – OFFICE LOCATION/HOURS
RULE 5005-4	ELECTRONIC FILING
RULE 5071-1	CONTINUANCE
RULE 5073-3	PHOTOGRAPHY, RECORDING DEVICES, & BROADCASTING
RULE 9007-1	NEGATIVE NOTICE PROCEDURES
RULE 9011-2	PRO SE PARTIES
RULE 9013-1	MOTION PRACTICE
RULE 9013-3	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
RULE 9019-1	SETTLEMENTS
RULE 9027-1	REMOVAL
RULE 9037-1	PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR FILINGS; REDACTION; PROTECTIVE ORDERS
RULE 9070-1	EXHIBITS
RULE 9072-1	ORDERS - PROPOSED

Attorney Rules 1

Rule	Title
RULE 2090-1	ATTORNEYS – ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

Other Courts in the 11th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida Tampa, Florida Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia Macon, Georgia Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida Tallahassee, Florida Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Alabama Mobile, Alabama Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida Miami, Florida Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Georgia Savannah, Georgia