Notification of CM/ECF Service Disruption
The Court's CM/ECF application will be unavailable from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, due to a database upgrade. There will be no access to case dockets, and users will not have the ability to file documents during this time.


Adoption of BAP Amended General Order No. 2
Effective December 17, 2024, Amended General Order No. 2 applies to all appeals before the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit ("BAP").

This means the BAP will continue to accept in-person filings from unrepresented parties by mail and at the intake window. Additionally, the BAP now permits unrepresented parties to email filings to the court upon completion of an Election to File Court Documents by Email form, or to file documents electronically using the BAP's ECF System.

If you plan to file a document with the BAP, see Amended General Order No. 2 for important information. You can reach the BAP Clerk’s Office by phone at: 617-748-9650.

Public Advisory Regarding October 2026 Oral Argument
The U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit (“BAP”) will conduct oral arguments by video conference on Monday, October 19, 2026. The court will provide live audio access to such arguments. Public access to live audio of the BAP’s October 19, 2026 oral arguments will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34rRWiHspbIanDpmBHq1ag