Aug. 11 deadline to file claims in bankruptcy

Choteau Acantha
June 4, 2014

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding is notifying the public that the deadline for filing claims relating to, or arising from, sexual abuse is Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m.

The Diocese provided the Teton County Attorney’s Office a copy of the notice of deadline to be posted at the courthouse in Choteau. The County Attorney’s Office also has a copy of the proof of claim form. More information on how to file a claim is available at www.diocesehelena.org.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana has set the deadline to file claims as Aug. 11. Even if potential victims have already filed a lawsuit against the Diocese alleging sexual abuse prior to Jan. 31, 2014, those potential victims must still file a Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim Form to maintain and preserve their rights in the Diocese’s Chapter 11 case.

Victims whose sexual abuse claims have already been paid in full should not file in the Chapter 11 proceeding. Also, anyone who holds a claim that has been allowed by an order of the Bankruptcy Court on or before the Sexual Abuse Bar Date does not need to file a proof of claim form.

Anyone who has a potential claim or ongoing claim should consult an attorney for any questions on whether he or she needs to file a claim in this bankruptcy case.