New York Bankruptcy Courts - Western District Forms

Effective as of December 1, 2003, the court now requires new forms and schedules. Included within the new document package is an amended Form 21 regarding the public disclosure of social security information. Access to electronic case filing is available to filers who have an existing PACER login and password. In general, the PACER system provides access to data regarding cases, motions, demographic and personal information regarding debtors and may also be used to submit documents.

Olympic Towers
300 Pearl St. Suite 250
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 551-4130

1220 U.S. Courthouse
100 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 613-4200

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Website: New York Bankruptcy Court for the Western District

Counties Covered: Jurisdiction

The majority of courts allow either electronic filing or paper filing formats. A small number of courts only allow electronic filing. Likewise, a small number of courts only accept paper filings. The trend however is clear: all US courts will eventually accept only electronic filing and will probably continue to accept diskettes at the clerk's office rather than requiring only online submission. The goal adopted by the U.S. Court system apparently requires the elimination of paper documents by 2010.

Daily operation and administration procedures for New York Bankruptcy Courts are determined by the Administrative Office of US Courts. The judicial power of Judges is determined by Federal Law, which is derived primarily from the US Constitution and the US Code. Additional clarification of judicial power is provided by court decisions, Federal rules, and Local Rules.

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