United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Georgia
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia is a unit of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, operating within the Eleventh Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located within the Southern District of Georgia, which covers the southern portion of the state including the coastal region, Augusta, and surrounding areas.
The district encompasses a geographically diverse area stretching from the Georgia coast, including Savannah and Brunswick, inland through Augusta and the surrounding communities. The court administers cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 13 wage earner plans.
Savannah serves as a primary location for the court, with proceedings also held at other locations within the district. The court handles consumer and business bankruptcy matters arising from one of Georgia's most economically active coastal regions, which includes significant port-related commerce through the Port of Savannah.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Southern District of Georgia. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Savannah Division (Savannah), Augusta Division (Augusta), Waycross Division (Waycross), Dublin Division (Dublin)
Caseload
The court handles a mix of consumer and business bankruptcy cases, with commercial cases reflecting the district's active port and maritime economy centered around the Port of Savannah.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the bar of the district court generally requires membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Clerk's Office
125 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 650-4100
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.