United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of North Carolina

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is a unit of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, operating within the Fourth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the Middle District of North Carolina, which covers the central portion of the state.

The district encompasses several of North Carolina's major population and business centers, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham, and surrounding counties. The court administers cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.

As a federal court operating under Article I of the Constitution, bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for the circuit and serve 14-year terms. The court's primary clerk's office is located in Greensboro, with additional locations serving other parts of the district.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Middle District of North Carolina. 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 filings, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, reflecting the residential and small business character of the Middle District. Chapter 11 business reorganization cases are also filed in the district, consistent with the region's commercial activity.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in order to appear before the bankruptcy court. Members in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar who are admitted to the Middle District may practice before the court.

Clerk's Office

101 South Edgeworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 358-4000

Local Rules

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

Civil Rules 5

Rule	Title
LOCAL RULE 7007-1	MOTION PRACTICE (IN APs)
LOCAL RULE 7055-1	DEFAULT - FAILURE TO PROSECUTE
LOCAL RULE 7056-1	SUMMARY JUDGMENT
LOCAL RULE 7065-1	INJUNCTIONS
LOCAL RULE 7067-1	REGISTRY FUND

General Rules 47

Rule	Title
LOCAL RULE 1001-1	SHORT TITLE; SCOPE OF RULES; CONSTRUCTION
LOCAL RULE 1002-1	PETITION – GENERAL
LOCAL RULE 1006-1	FEES - INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
LOCAL RULE 1007-1	LISTS, SCHEDULES & STATEMENTS
LOCAL RULE 1007-2	MAILING - LIST OR MATRIX
LOCAL RULE 1009-1	AMENDMENTS TO LISTS & SCHEDULES
LOCAL RULE 1015-1	JOINT ADMINISTRATION/CONSOLIDATION
LOCAL RULE 1019-1	CONVERSION – PROCEDURE FOLLOWING
LOCAL RULE 2002-1	NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
LOCAL RULE 2004-1	DEPOSITIONS & EXAMINATIONS
LOCAL RULE 2007.1-1	TRUSTEES & EXAMINERS (CH. 11)
LOCAL RULE 2014-1	EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS
LOCAL RULE 2072-1	NOTICE TO OTHER COURTS
LOCAL RULE 3001-1	CLAIMS & EQUITY SECURITY INTERESTS – GENERAL; ELECTRONIC FILING OF CLAIMS
LOCAL RULE 3003-1	CHAPTER 11 CLAIMS
LOCAL RULE 3011-1	UNCLAIMED FUNDS
LOCAL RULE 3014-1	ELECTION UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 1111(B)
LOCAL RULE 3015-1	CHAPTER 13 - PLAN
LOCAL RULE 3018-1	BALLOTS - VOTING ON PLANS
LOCAL RULE 4001-1	AUTOMATIC STAY - RELIEF FROM
LOCAL RULE 4001-2	CASH COLLATERAL
LOCAL RULE 4008-1	REAFFIRMATION
LOCAL RULE 5005-4	ELECTRONIC FILING
LOCAL RULE 5005-4(1)	ASSIGNMENT TO CM/ECF SYSTEM & OFFICIAL COURT RECORD
LOCAL RULE 5005-4(2)	ELIGIBILITY, REGISTRATION & PASSWORDS
LOCAL RULE 5005-4(3)	CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTRONIC FILING; DEADLINES
LOCAL RULE 5005-4(4)	ENTRY OF COURT ORDERS
LOCAL RULE 5005-4(5)	ORIGINAL SIGNATURES, CERTIFICATION & RETENTION REQUIREMENTS
LOCAL RULE 5009-1	FINAL REPORT/DECREE
LOCAL RULE 5011-1	WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE
LOCAL RULE 5020-1	CORPORATE DISCLOSURE
LOCAL RULE 5071-1	CONTINUANCE
LOCAL RULE 5073-1	PHOTOGRAPHY, RECORDING DEVICES & BROADCASTING
LOCAL RULE 5081-1	FEES - FORM OF PAYMENT
LOCAL RULE 6004-1	SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
LOCAL RULE 6007-1	ABANDONMENT
LOCAL RULE 9004-1	PAPERS - REQUIREMENTS OF FORM
LOCAL RULE 9006-1	TIME PERIODS
LOCAL RULE 9007-1	GENERAL NOTICE AND SERVICE PROVISIONS
LOCAL RULE 9011-2	PRO SE PARTIES
LOCAL RULE 9013-1	MOTION PRACTICE
LOCAL RULE 9014-1	CONTESTED MATTERS
LOCAL RULE 9015-1	JURY TRIAL
LOCAL RULE 9018-1	SEALED DOCUMENTS
LOCAL RULE 9019-2	ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
LOCAL RULE 9070-1	EXHIBITS
LOCAL RULE 9072-1	ORDERS – PROPOSED

Attorney Rules 4

Rule	Title
LOCAL RULE 2090-1	ATTORNEYS - ADMISSION TO PRACTICE
LOCAL RULE 2090-2	ATTORNEYS - DISCIPLINE & DISBARMENT
LOCAL RULE 9011-1	ATTORNEYS – DUTIES
LOCAL RULE 9011-4	SIGNATURES

Other Courts in the 4th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia Alexandria, Virginia Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of West Virginia Clarksburg, West Virginia Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia Roanoke, Virginia