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Is the United States Bankruptcy Court accessible to handicapped people? Will the court provide and pay for an interpreter for me?

Answer: 

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has implemented a number of accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • The South door that faces Boulder Avenue is handicap accessible. There is an intercom system located next to the door to request access thru the handicap entrance.

  • All public restrooms are ADA compliant.

  • All smoke detectors/fire alarms have strobe lights for the deaf.

  • All elevators are equipped with Braille signage and emergency call buttons.

  • All courtrooms are wheelchair accessible.

If you are a debtor (the person who filed bankruptcy), a creditor (person owed money from the debtor) or other interested party to a bankruptcy case, and you are deaf, hearing impaired, or have other communication disabilities, a sign language interpreter or assistive listening device will be provided by the bankruptcy court for the hearing, without charge.

  • Sign language interpreters: To request a sign language interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the Clerk's Office at 918-699-4040.
  • Assistive listening device: The courtrooms are equipped with infrared emitters and receivers for use with headphones and/or for hearing aids that are compatible with an induction loop. Please call at 918-699-4040 for further assistance.

The Clerk's Office would appreciate at least five business days advance notice when the need for an interpreter or use of the assistive listening device is anticipated. If you need similar assistance for a meeting of creditors, please contact the U. S. Trustee's Office at 918-581-6670.