United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Oklahoma

10th Circuit Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is a unit of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, operating within the Tenth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located within the western portion of Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and surrounding counties.

The Western District of Oklahoma covers a substantial geographic area that includes some of the most populous counties in the state. The bankruptcy court handles cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 13 individual debt adjustment cases.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Western District of Oklahoma. 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 filings given the size of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, along with business reorganization cases reflecting the district's oil, gas, and energy industry presence.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma to appear in the bankruptcy court. The court also requires registration for electronic filing through the CM/ECF system.

Clerk's Office

215 Dean A. McGee Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102

(405) 609-5700

Local Rules

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

General Rules 75

Rule	Title
RULE 1001-1	SCOPE OF RULES AND FORMS; DEFINITIONS
RULE 1002-1	PETITION – GENERAL
RULE 1005-1	CAPTIONS
RULE 1006-1	FILING FEE
RULE 1007-1	LISTS, SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS
RULE 1008-1	VERIFICATION OF PETITION AND ACCOMPANYING PAPERS
RULE 1009-1	AMENDMENTS TO LISTS AND SCHEDULES
RULE 1015-1	CONSOLIDATION OR JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CASES
RULE 1016-1	DEATH OF A DEBTOR
RULE 1017-1	DISMISSAL OR CONVERSION OF CASES
RULE 1019-1	PROCEDURE FOLLOWING CONVERSION TO CHAPTER 7
RULE 2002-1	NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
RULE 2003-2	ENTITY OWNERSHIP STATEMENT – CREDITORS COMMITTEE
RULE 2004-1	EXAMINATIONS
RULE 2014-1	EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS
RULE 2015-1	DUTIES OF TRUSTEES AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION TO KEEP RECORDS, MAKE REPORTS, AND GIVE NOTICE
RULE 2016-1	COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONALS
RULE 3001-1	PROOFS OF CLAIM
RULE 3002-1	FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM
RULE 3003-1	FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM IN CHAPTER 9 OR CHAPTER 11
RULE 3004-1	FILING OF CLAIMS BY DEBTOR OR TRUSTEE
RULE 3007-1	OBJECTIONS TO CLAIMS
RULE 3008-1	CLAIMS – RECONSIDERATION
RULE 3010-1	DIVIDENDS
RULE 3011-1	UNCLAIMED FUNDS
RULE 3012-1	VALUATION OF COLLATERAL
RULE 3015-1	FILING, OBJECTION TO CONFIRMATION, AND MODIFICATION OF A PLAN IN CHAPTER 12 OR CHAPTER 13
RULE 3018-1	BALLOTS – VOTING ON PLANS
RULE 3022-1	FINAL DECREE IN CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE
RULE 4001-1	AUTOMATIC STAY; ABANDONMENT; USE, SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY; USE OF CASH COLLATERAL; OBTAINING CREDIT; AGREEMENTS
RULE 4002-1	DEBTOR DUTIES – CHANGE OF ADDRESS
RULE 4002-2	DEBTOR DUTIES - DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATION
RULE 4003-1	EXEMPTIONS
RULE 4008-1	REAFFIRMATION
RULE 5001-1	COURT'S AND CLERK'S OFFICES
RULE 5003-1	CLERK – GENERAL
RULE 5005-1	FILING REQUIREMENTS
RULE 5007-1	INTERPRETERS; SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH COMMUNICATIONS DISABILITIES
RULE 5010-1	REOPENING CASES
RULE 5011-1	WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE
RULE 5011-2	ABSTENTION
RULE 5020-1	MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
RULE 6004-1	SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
RULE 6006-1	EXECUTORY CONTRACTS
RULE 6007-1	ABANDONMENT
RULE 6008-1	REDEMPTION
RULE 7003-1	COVER SHEET
RULE 7004-1	SUMMONS
RULE 7005-1	FILING OF DISCOVERY MATERIALS
RULE 7007-1	MOTION PRACTICE (ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS)
RULE 7007-2	OWNERSHIP STATEMENT
RULE 7016-1	PRETRIAL PROCEDURES: SCHEDULING CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RULE 7026-1	DISCOVERY – GENERAL
RULE 7030-1	DEPOSITIONS
RULE 7037-1	FAILURE TO MAKE DISCOVERY: SANCTIONS
RULE 7040-1	ASSIGNMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR TRIAL
RULE 7041-1	DISMISSAL OF ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS
RULE 7052-1	FINDINGS BY THE COURT: EN BANC HEARINGS AND TRIALS
RULE 7054-1	COSTS – TAXATION
RULE 7055-1	DEFAULT JUDGMENT
RULE 7056-1	SUMMARY JUDGMENT
RULE 7067-1	DEPOSIT IN COURT
RULE 9001-1	DEFINITIONS
RULE 9004-1	PAPERS – REQUIREMENTS OF FORM
RULE 9006-1	TIME PERIODS
RULE 9007-1	GENERAL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE NOTICES: SERVICE
RULE 9009-1	OFFICIAL FORMS
RULE 9011-4	SIGNATURES
RULE 9013-1	MOTIONS
RULE 9014-1	CONTESTED MATTERS
RULE 9016-1	SUBPOENAS
RULE 9017-1	EVIDENCE
RULE 9019-1	COMPROMISES AND SETTLEMENTS
RULE 9021-1	ENTRY OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
RULE 9036-1	NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

Attorney Rules 1

Rule	Title
RULE 9010-1	ATTORNEYS

Appellate Rules 3

Rule	Title
RULE 8001-1	PROCEDURE ON REMANDS
RULE 8009-1	DESIGNATION OF RECORD – APPEAL
RULE 8010-1	COMPLETION AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD – APPEAL

Other Courts in the 10th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado Denver, Colorado Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas Wichita, Kansas Bankruptcy Court, District of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Bankruptcy Court, District of Wyoming Cheyenne, Wyoming Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Muskogee, Oklahoma Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma