Attorneys that no longer have interest in a case and request to stop electronic notices
Attorneys who represent a party in a contested matter, either in the bankruptcy case or an adversary proceeding, may file a document stating they have no further interest in the case and request to stop electronic notices. Please note, however, that attorneys who represent the debtor(s), attorneys who have been employed in the case by court order, or attorneys who are representing a client in a pending contested matter are not permitted to withdraw from the case or request to stop electronic notice under this procedure.

To electronically file the notice, attorneys will use docket event "Notice of Withdrawal from Case and Request to Stop Electronic Notice," located under the Notices category in CM/ECF. The attorney must attach a pdf document stating why they no longer want to receive electronic notice in the case. Once the notice is docketed, the clerk's office will review the case docket and take appropriate action to stop electronic notice from being sent to the attorney's email address.

Order establishing presumptively reasonable debtor's attorney fee in Chapter 13 cases

Publication of certain personal data in documents filed with the court - transcript redaction
The judiciary’s privacy policy restricts the publication of certain personal data in documents filed with the court. The policy requires limiting Social Security and financial account numbers to the last four digits, using only initials for the names of minor children, and limiting dates of birth to the year. However, if such information is elicited during testimony or other court proceedings, it will become available to the public when the official transcript is filed at the courthouse unless, and until, it is redacted. The better practice is for you to avoid introducing this information into the record in the first place. Please take this into account when questioning witnesses or making other statements in court. If a restricted item is mentioned in court, you may ask to have it stricken from the record or partially redacted to conform to the privacy policy, or the court may do so on its own motion. Read the entire announcement.

Pay.gov security enhancement effective February 1, 2007
Beginning February 1, 2007, all CM/ECF users that pay fees through the Pay.gov system will be required to complete the security code field to complete the transaction.

Internet browsers required to meet higher security standards for access to Pay.gov
To insure the highest level of security when performing online transactions, the Treasury requires that you use an Internet browser that supports 128-bit encryption. Encryption protects your information between you and pay.gov by scrambling the information transmitted between two points (between you and Pay.gov).

Lee Ann Bennett appointed Clerk of Bankruptcy Court

Laptop Pilot Program
The Bankruptcy Court of the Middle District of Florida announces the launching of a pilot program to allow certain trustees and attorneys to routinely transport laptop computers into courtrooms. Read the entire announcement.

Important Notice Concerning Privacy Policy
The attached memorandum (OCPB75.PDF) from the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts provides information regarding the Privacy Policy. A good deal of the information contained in the enclosure to the Director's Memorandum is for court use, but you might find it useful to have the copies of the new forms attached. The other attached documents are an abbreviated version of the Director's memorandum, Statement of Social Security number form, Guidelines to Attorneys, and Guidelines to Claim filers.
Director's memorandum
Guidelines to Attorneys
Guidelines to Claim filers
Privacy Policy
Privacy FAQs
Statement of Social Security number form