The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA)
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) was enacted on April 20, 2005. Most new provisions become effective October 17, 2005, although some are already in effect. This page provides links to important information about significant and wide-ranging changes to the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, forms and procedures. This page will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
Notices & General Orders
Links to the Law
Rules & Forms
CM/ECF Version 2.7
Means Testing
Credit Counseling
National Creditor Registration Service
| Notice 05-33 Revised CM/ECF System Availability (10/17/05) |
| Notice 05-32 Filing Alternatives for October 16,2005 (10/16/05) |
| Notice 05-31 Creditors Mailing Matrix (10/13/05) |
| (more) |
| New and Revised Official Forms NEW! |
| Interim Rules and Official Forms Implementing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act |
| Official Forms Approved by the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference on 8/11/05 and Committee Notes (Click here for the Official Forms Lists - this link is currently being updated and should include the correct forms shortly) |
| Revised Official Form 10 (Proof of Claim) |
| Proverty Guidelines (US Deptartment of Health & Human Services) |
| AO SDSD CM/ECF Version 2.7 - Training ( Electronic Learning Modules) |
| AO SDSD CM/ECF Version 2.7 - Release Notes |
| Atorney's List of Events - Version 2.7 |
| US Trustee Website |
| Credit counseling/ debtor education page |
| Approved Credit Counseling Agencies |
| Approved debtor education providers |
National Creditor Registration Service
A National Creditor Registration Service has been established to handle most aspects of the new statutory and federal rule noticing requirements under 11 U.S.C. §§ 342 (e) and (f). Creditors with questions about the new service should call the toll-free NCRS support line at (877) 837-3424. Information to creditors regarding the new service is available at www.ncrsuscourts.com.
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Privacy Concerns: The responsibility for redacting personal data indetifiers rests solely with counsel and the parties. The Clerk's Office will not review documents for compliance with this rule, seal on its own motion documents containing personal data identifiers, or redact documents, whether filed electronically or on paper. See Judicial Conference Privacy Policy.
* This guidance was developed by the Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts in coordination with a court working group established by the Director to assist the Clerk's Offices in preparing for implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. The guidance is a work in progress, updated as necessary to provide additional information or clarification. Unless noted otherwise (e.g., tax return guidance and IFP procedures), it does not represent the policy of the Judicial Conference of the United States, and should not be cited as a legal authority.
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