United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California

9th Circuit San Francisco, California

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is a unit of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, operating under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit. The court has subject matter jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases and proceedings arising under Title 11 of the United States Code filed within the Northern District of California.

The Northern District of California covers the northern portion of the state, encompassing counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, the East Bay, the North Bay, the Peninsula, and portions of the Central Valley and coastal regions. The district is geographically and economically diverse, spanning major metropolitan areas as well as rural counties.

The court is known for handling a significant volume of consumer and business bankruptcy filings, reflecting the large and economically active population of the Bay Area and surrounding regions. It has divisional offices in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

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

Divisions

San Francisco Division (San Francisco), Oakland Division (Oakland), San Jose Division (San Jose), Santa Rosa Division (Santa Rosa)

Caseload

The court processes a high volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases as well as complex Chapter 11 business reorganizations, reflecting the district's large population and concentration of technology and other businesses.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to appear in the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Clerk's Office

450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 268-2300

Local Rules

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

General Rules 77

Rule	Title
1001-1	Scope of Rules; Short Title; Construction.
1001-2	Applicability of Civil Local Rules.
1001-3	Designation of Bankruptcy Divisions.
1002-1	Filing of Petition and Other Pleadings.
1002-2	Copies.
1005-1	Caption and Title of Papers Filed.
1007-1	Use of Practice Forms.
1015-1	Related Cases.
1017-1	Conversion from Chapter 7 to 13.
1017-2	Voluntary Dismissal of Chapter 13 Cases.
2001-1	Mail Redirection.
2002-1	Notices.
2002-2	Notification of Address Change.
2004-1	Examination.
2015-1	Funds of the Estate.
2015-2	Monthly Operating Reports.
2015-3	Debtor's Books and Records.
2016-1	Trustee Procedures For Payment of Certain Administrative Expenses In Chapter 7 Asset Cases.
3003-1	Filing Proof of Claim or Interest in Chapter 11 Cases.
3007-1	Objections to Claim.
3015-1	Chapter 12 and 13 Plans.
3017-1	Chapter 11 Disclosure Statement Hearing.
3020-1	Chapter 11 Confirmation Hearing.
3022-1	Chapter 11 Final Decree.
4001-1	Motions For Relief From Stay.
4001-2	Motions to Extend or Impose the Automatic Stay.
4002-1	Designation of Responsible Individual.
4003-1	Exempt Property.
4004-1	Delayed Discharges of Individuals in Chapter 11, 12 and 13 Cases.
5005-1	Electronic Case Filing (ECF).
5005-2	Signatures.
5011-1	General Reference.
5011-2	Motions for Withdrawal of Reference.
6004-1	Motions to Sell Free and Clear of Liens and Other Interests.
6006-1	Motions for Relief Relating to Executory Contracts and Leases.
7003-1	Cover Sheet.
7007-1	Motions In Adversary Proceeding.
7008-1	Consent to Entry of Final Order or Judgment by Bankruptcy Court in Complaint, Counterclaim, Cross-Claim or Third Party Complaint.
7012-1	Consent to Entry of Final Order or Judgment by Bankruptcy Court in Responsive Pleading.
7016-1	Scheduling Order.
7016-2	Determining Whether Bankruptcy Court May Enter Final Order or Judgment.
7042-1	Related Adversary Proceedings.
9006-1	Enlargement or Shortening of Time.
9010-1	Appearance of Corporation or Partnership Through Counsel.
9011-1	Sanctions and Penalties for Non-compliance.
9013-1	Motion Papers.
9013-2	Motions; To Whom Made.
9013-3	Service - Calculating Time; Certifying Service; Electronic Service.
9014-1	Case Motions and Objections.
9015-1	Jury Trial of Right.
9015-2	Jury Trials and Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims.
9021-1	Submission of Orders.
9022-1	Notice of Entry of Order and Judgment.
9027-1	Removal.
9029-1	Guidelines.
9033-1	Procedure on Bankruptcy Court's Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
9040-1	Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Program.
9040-2	Purpose and Scope.
9040-3	Certification.
9041-1	Eligible Cases.
9042-1	Panel of Resolution Advocates.
9042-2	Qualifications of Resolution Advocates.
9042-3	Annual Selection of Resolution Advocates.
9042-4	Geographic Areas of Service.
9042-5	Training.
9043-1	Administration of the BDRP.
9044-1	Assignment to the BDRP.
9044-2	Service of Resolution Advocate.
9045-1	Dispute Resolution Procedures.
9045-2	Attendance at BDRP Conference.
9045-3	Failure to Attend BDRP Conference.
9046-1	Conduct of the BDRP Conference.
9047-1	Confidentiality.
9048-1	Suggestions and Recommendations of Resolution Advocate.
9049-1	Procedures Upon Completion of BDRP Conference.
9049-2	Evaluation.
9050-1	Fee for Service of Resolution Advocates.

Appellate Rules 6

Rule	Title
8003-1	Procedure for Challenging Bankruptcy Court's Authority to Enter Final Order or Judgment.
8004-1	Manner of Taking Appeal.
8009-1	Procedure in Bankruptcy Appeals.
8014-1	Content of Briefs When Appeal Challenges Bankruptcy Court's Authority to Enter Final Order or Judgment.
8018-1	Time for Filing Briefs.
8019-1	Oral argument.

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