The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana has announced that it is seeking public input on a proposed amendment to its local rules. The change concerns rule B-1002-1, which outlines the minimum filing requirements to begin a bankruptcy case. The proposed revision would require individuals to include a Statement of Social Security Number when commencing a case.
Details of the suggested amendment can be reviewed on the court’s website at https://www.innb.uscourts.gov/sites/innb/files/Revised03242025_B-1002-1_redline.pdf.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments or suggestions regarding this proposal by April 24, 2025. Feedback can be sent either by mail to the Clerk of Court at United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Indiana, 401 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601-2365, or via email at comments@innb.uscourts.gov.
