Current Operational Status of the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Maryland during COVID–19 Pandemic
March 12, 2020
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, in conjunction with the United States District Court, is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and is following all recommended guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health. Persons over the age of 60 and people of
all ages with severe underlying health conditions – such as immunodeficiency, heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes – appear to be at a higher risk of developing a serious COVID-19 illness. If you are scheduled to appear in bankruptcy court and fall into one of these high-risk groups, or if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, and may need to be excused, please email, or if necessary call, the Courtroom Deputy listed below for the Judge assigned to your
case.
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Chief Judge Thomas J. Catliota Rita Hester, Courtroom Deputy hearings_tjc@mdb.uscourts.gov (301) 344-3495 |
Judge Nancy V. Alquist Brenda J. Wolfe, Courtroom Deputy hearings_nva@mdb.uscourts.gov (410) 962-4439 |
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Judge Robert A. Gordon Booker Livingston, Courtroom Deputy hearings_rag@mdb.uscourts.gov (410) 962-7848 |
Judge Michelle M. Harner Anna Marie Komisarek, Courtroom Deputy hearings_mmh@mdb.uscourts.gov (410) 962-2966 |
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Judge David E. Rice Cherita Scott, Courtroom Deputy hearings_der@mdb.uscourts.gov (410) 962-7769 |
Judge Lori S. Simpson Gloria Bellman, Courtroom Deputy Hearings_LSS@mdb.uscourts.gov (301) 344-8031 |
Chapter 13 Dockets
Effective immediately, until further notice, Chapter 13 debtors represented by counsel are
asked not to attend the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee’s dockets. This instruction does not apply to Section 341 Meetings of Creditors. If you have a question about the scheduling of a 341 Meeting, please contact the trustee assigned to your case.
Affidavits Encouraged
to Increase Social Distancing
Counsel are strongly encouraged in all cases to file along with motions or objections affidavits
and authenticated documentary evidence that may establish a prima facie case sufficient to enable to the court to rule on the matter without live testimony, as appropriate.
Telephonic Appearances
Counsel should review each judge’s practice for appearing telephonically at court hearings,
located on the Court’s website under “Judges’ Info.”
Courthouse Entrance Protocol
The U.S. District Court has also issued Standing Order 2020-02 concerning restrictions on
visitors to U.S. Courthouses in this District. Please review this Standing Order for more
information.