Local Rules and Orders

On January 3, 2024, Chief District Judge Connolly entered the Order Appointing Local Rules Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Thereafter, the Bankruptcy Court, in consultation with the Local Rules Committee, studied the rules, practice, and internal operating procedures of the Bankruptcy Court. It hereby proposes amendments to the Local Rules and Forms, to become effective on February 1, 2027, as reflected in the clean and redline forms posted below.

In accordance with Rule 83(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the proposed Local Rules and Forms are made available for public comment. The period for public comment will close on November 30, 2026. Please direct all comments to debml_Local_Rules@deb.uscourts.gov by the deadline. Submissions are not confidential. They will be discussed by the Local Rules Committee and, as necessary, shared with the Bankruptcy Court and other members of the bar.

Following the public comment period, the Bankruptcy Court, in consultation with the Local Rules Committee, will finalize the proposed Local Rules and Forms for consideration and approval by the District Court. If approved, the Clerk of Court will make the Local Rules and Forms publicly available on the Court’s website for review and download.

Clean Version of Proposed Amended Local Rules	Redline Version of Proposed Amended Local Rules
Local Form 104	Redline Local Form 104
Local Form 104A	Redline Local Form 104A
Local Form 104B	Redline Local Form 104B
Local Form 111	Redline Local Form 111
Local Form 137	Redline Local Form 137