District of North Dakota

Administrative Order and Information on Court Operations During COVID-19 

Administrative Order of Judge Hastings  - Updated March 30, 2020

• The clerk’s office staff will be working remotely from March 23 through May 1, 2020.
• Documents and filings received by mail will be processed on a periodic basis. 
• Customers are encouraged to contact the Clerk’s Office by phone for assistance.  Most inquiries and requests for documents can be handled over the phone, and copies and certifications mailed or emailed to the requestor.
• Forms and instructions for filing are available on the court’s website.
• Debtors are encouraged to file documents and make installment payments by mail.
• Creditors are encouraged to file proofs of claim, amended claims, and withdrawals of claims online using ePOC. 
• How to Connect to North Dakota Bankruptcy Court Video Conference (Draft Instructions)

NOTICE FROM THE UNITED STATES TRUSTEE REGARDING 341 HEARINGS (updated March 24, 2020)

In light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, effective immediately and until further notice, all chapter 7, 12, and 13 section 341 meetings will be held via telephonic/videoconference only. Debtors and creditors should contact the case trustee for instructions to appear via telephone or videoconference (see Section 5 of the Notice of Meeting of Creditors for contact information).