The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is monitoring the national response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and will be following guidance provided by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), available here. At this time there are no changes to normal bankruptcy court operations within the District of South Carolina. Any future changes or updates will be posted on the Court’s website and communicated as appropriate.
Please note the following:
If you are required to appear in court and are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, have a fever, or are coughing or sneezing, please contact your attorney before appearing for court or your meeting of creditors.
If you are acting pro se (i.e., without an attorney) and are experiencing similar symptoms, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (803) 765-5436 before appearing for court. For meetings of creditors, please contact the trustee assigned to your case.
If you have recently traveled from an area with widespread COVID-19 contagion and you have symptoms of the disease (fever, cough, or shortness of breath), please contact your healthcare provider for details on how to proceed with proper medical care.
Additional COVID-19 Resources and Updates:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
South Carolina Department of Health
For general questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is available at 1-855-472-3432 daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.