Note: Only the court is authorized to send notices and orders to the debtor through this DeBN program. All other parties, such as trustees and creditors, will continue to serve the debtor via U.S. mail or in person as required by court rules.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky now offers debtors the opportunity to request receipt of court notices and orders via email, instead of U.S. mail, through a program called “Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing” or “DeBN.”
DeBN provides the following advantages:
- DeBN is FREE - There is no charge to register or to view court notices and orders sent to you by email.
- DeBN is FAST - Receive court notices and orders the same day they are filed by the court.
- DeBN is CONVENIENT - Access court notices and orders anywhere you have internet access.
Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9036, a party may make a written request for delivery of notices via email, instead of U.S. mail. Through the DeBN program, only notices and orders that have been filed by the court can be emailed to the debtor. Debtors requesting participation in the DeBN program must complete and file a Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN) form with the court where their case is filed.