The Clerk's Office closures for the holidays are as follows:
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah has issued General Order 24-002, updating presumptive attorney fee awards in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Effective January 1, 2025, the fees are revised based on case specifics, such as debtor income and plan payment amounts, ranging from $2,800 to $5,100. These fees will adjust biennially starting in 2027, tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index.
For detailed fee structures and further information, refer to the full order, as shown below.
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Please be advised that General Order 24-001 has been issued, formalizing the adoption of amended local rules. You can find the full text of the order and further details at the link below:
Effective December 1st, 2024, the Court's Local Rules of Practice have been amended and supersede all prior versions of the local rules and standing orders of the Court. The revised rules apply to all new and pending cases. You are strongly encouraged to read the summary of amended local rules and forms. Also amended are the U.S. District Court's Local Rules.
The Court will be closed the following days in observance of Thanksgiving:
Wednesday Nov 27th 2024 - Early Close @ 3pm
Thursday Nov 28th 2024 - Closed all day
Friday Nov 29th 2024 - Closed all day
We'll be back in the office on Monday, Dec 2nd, 2024.
Individuals in financial distress are common targets for scammers. A scam operator calling itself the “Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group” has recently set its sights on consumer debtors, sending letters falsely accusing debtors of failing to disclose assets in their bankruptcy cases. These letters threaten referrals to “the United States Bankruptcy Trustee” for fraud unless the debtors promptly pay “a one-time amnesty fine” of $450 in Bitcoin via a QR code to avoid “further legal consequences.” They also falsely state that debtors who share the letters with their attorneys will face “immediate referral for criminal prosecution.”
As the actual watchdog of the bankruptcy system, the U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) identifies and helps investigate allegations of fraud or abuse, including schemes exploiting vulnerable consumers in bankruptcy. Accordingly, debtors should report contacts from the so-called “Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group” or other suspicious communications to the USTP’s bankruptcy fraud hotline or to their local U.S. Trustee office.
Consumer debtors can help protect themselves by looking out for common signs of schemes. For more information on these telltale signs and how to avoid falling victim to a scam, visit the websites of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Trade Commission.
Source: U.S. Trustee Program | U.S. Trustee Program Warns Consumers of Bankruptcy Fraud Alert Scam