The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”), in cooperation with the United States Department of Education (“DOE”), announced guidance regarding student loan bankruptcy litigation (“DOJ Guidance”) which applies only to student loans held by the DOE, and which became effective on November 17, 2022.

In accordance with the DOJ Guidance, the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California has prepared its own “Guidelines for Adversary Proceedings Under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8) for Student Loans Held by the Department of Education” which apply only to student loans held by the DOE in adversary proceedings under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8). See General Order 23-03.

The guidelines are now posted in The Central Guide and can be accessed here.

KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT