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ECF Event Codes in Chapter 15 Cases

Release Date: 
January 19, 2024

Important Reminder: ECF Event Codes in Chapter 15 Cases

 

Please be advised that the following ECF event codes must be used in Chapter 15 cases when seeking or contesting relief as outlined below. Use of these codes assists the Court in timely processing these matters and transmitting valuable statistical data to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

 

Provisional Relief

 

When a foreign representative moves for provisional (i.e., pre-recognition) relief under 11 U.S.C. § 1519, counsel should use the following ECF event using the specified pathway:
 

  • Bankruptcy → Motions/Applications → Motion, Provisional Relief under Section 1519

 

When a party objects to a motion for provisional relief, counsel should use the following ECF event using the specified pathway:
 

  • Bankruptcy → Other → Objection to Provisional Relief under Section 1519

Recognition

 

When a party objects to the recognition of the foreign proceeding, counsel should use the following ECF event using the specified pathway:
 

  • Bankruptcy → Other → Objection to Recognition of Foreign Proceeding

 

Post-Recognition Relief

 

When a foreign representative moves for post-recognition relief under 11 U.S.C. § 1521(a) and/or 11 U.S.C. § 1507, counsel should use the following ECF event using the specified pathway:
 

  • Bankruptcy → Motions/Applications → Post-Recognition Relief under Section 1521 and/or 1507

 

When a party objects to a motion for post-recognition relief, counsel should use the following ECF event using the specified pathway:
 

  • Bankruptcy → Other → Objection to Post-Recognition Relief under Section 1521 and/or 1507