North Carolina Middle District Bankruptcy Court Closes Physical Locations Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 26, 2020. Greensboro and Winston-Salem courthouses closed due to coronavirus.

By , Attorney

On March 26, 2020, the United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of North Carolina instituted the following court access modifications to limit transmission of COVID-19:

  • Public intake counters in both the Greensboro and Winston-Salem divisions of the clerk's office are closed.
  • Self-represented filers shall file papers by email, U.S. Mail, or designated drop boxes, and include a telephone number and a copy of a form of government-issued identification.
  • Filers must mail fees to the court.
  • Courtrooms are not in use—hearings will continue telephonically.

Call the clerk's office at (336) 358-4000 with any questions. You'll find additional modifications and instructions in the March 26, 2020, Amended Standing Order.

For more information, visit the United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of North Carolina webpage.

If you'd like more information about coronavirus-related legal changes, go to COVID-19: The Law and Your Legal Rights During the Coronavirus Outbreak. For bankruptcy alerts, see Legal Updates for Bankruptcy.

Effective: March 26, 2020