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Local Rules effective August 14, 2023 (pdf)

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I

Commencement of Case; Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order For Relief

Rule 1001-1 Short Title; Applicability
Rule 1002-1 Filing of Petition - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 1005-1 Debtor's Address in Petition - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 1007-1 Duty To File A List Of Creditors And Other Entities With The Petition Under Bankruptcy Rule 1007(A)(1) - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 1007-2

Debtor's Affidavit and Proposed Case Conference Order To Be Filed in Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [December 1, 2017]

Rule 1007-3

Corporate Ownership Statement To Be Filed By Debtor That Is A Partnership or Joint Venture - Amended [December 1, 2009]

Rule 1009-1 Notice of Amendment of Schedules in Chapter 11 Cases
Rule 1010-1

Corporate Ownership Statement To Be Filed In An Involuntary Case By Each Petitioner That Is A Partnership Or Joint Venture

Rule 1011-1

Corporate Ownership Statement To Be Filed By A Partnership Or Joint Venture That Is A Respondent To An Involuntary Petition Or Petition For Recognition

Rule 1014-1 Transfer of Cases - [Amended August 1, 2013]
Rule 1020-1 Small Business Election -- Repealed [October 17, 2005]
Rule 1073-1 Assignment of Cases and Proceedings - Amended [August 14, 2023]
Rule 1074-1 Corporate Resolution; Partnership Statement

Part II

Officers and Administration; Notices; Meetings; Examinations; Elections; Attorneys and Accountants

Rule 2002-1 Notice to United States Trustee
Rule 2002-2 Notice of Proposed Action or Order When Not Proceeding By Motion - Repealed [December 1, 2016]
Rule 2002-4 Notice Of Petition For Recognition In Chapter 15 Case - New [August 1, 2013]
Rule 2004-1 Uniform Definitions For Examinations And Requests For Production Of Documents Under Rule 2004 - New [August 1, 2013]
Rule 2007.1-1 Election of Trustee in Chapter 11 Cases
Rule 2014-1 Employment of Professional Persons
Rule 2015-1 Storage of Books and Records - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 2016-1 Compensation of Professionals - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 2016-2 Compensation or Reimbursement of Expenses in Chapter 7 Cases - Amended [December 1, 2009]
Rule 2090-1 Admission to Practice; Withdrawal as Attorney of Record
Part III Claims and Distribution to Creditors and Equity Interest Holders; Plans
Rule 3003-1 Requests For Orders Establishing Deadlines For Filing Claims in Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 3008-1 Reconsideration of Claims
Rule 3011-1 DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS UNDER A CONFIRMED CHAPTER 11 PLAN - New [ December 1, 2016], Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 3015-1 Chapter 13 Plans: Model Plan and Confirmation Order; Treatment of Debtor's Attorney's Fees as Administrative Expense; Service - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 3015-2 Modification of Chapter 13 Plan Before Confirmation
Rule 3015-3 Hearing on Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan
Rule 3017-1 Proposed Disclosure Statements in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 Cases: Transmittal and Disclaimer - Amended [October 17, 2005]
Rule 3018-1 Certification of Acceptance or Rejection of Plans in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 3018-2 Acceptances or Rejections of Plan Obtained Before Petition in Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 3019-1 Modification of Chapter 11 Plan Before Close of Voting
Rule 3020-1 Time For Objecting to Confirmation in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 3021-1 Postconfirmation Requirements in Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 3022-1 Closing Reports in Chapter 11 Cases - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Part IV The Debtor: Duties and Benefits
Rule 4001-1 Relief From Automatic Stay - Amended [August 4, 2008]
Rule 4001-1.1 Payment And Cure Of Pre-Petition Judgment Of Possession Involving Residential Property - New - Amended [December 1, 2015]
Rule 4001-2 Requests For Use of Cash Collateral or to Obtain Credit - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 4001-3 Requests For Use of Cash Collateral or to Obtain Credit - Repealed [August 4, 2008]
Rule 4002-1 Duties Of Debtors - Procedures Relating To The Implementation Of Bankruptcy Code Section 521 - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 4003-1 Exemptions
Rule 4004-1 Automatic Extension Of Time To File Complaint Objecting To Discharge In Event Of Amendment - Repealed [August 1, 2013]
Rule 4004-2 Debtor's Certification Concerning Domestic Support Obligations In A Case Under Chapter 12 Or Chapter 13 - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 4007-1 Automatic Extension of Time to File Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of a Debt in Event of Amendment - Repealed [August 1, 2013]
Rule 4007-2 Withdrawal or Settlement of Proceedings to Determine Discharge and Dischargeability
Rule 4008-1 Reaffirmation Agreements - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Part V Courts and Clerks
Rule 5001-1 Clerk's Office: Hours; After Hours Filing - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5005-1 Filing Papers
Rule 5005-2 Filing By Electronic Means – Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5005-3 Payment Of Court Fees - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5009-1 Final Report and Account and Closing Report in a Chapter 7 Case - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5009-2 Closing A Chapter 15 Case - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5010-1 Reopening Cases
Rule 5011-1 Withdrawal of Reference - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 5070-1 Obtaining Return Date
Rule 5073-1 Photographing, Broadcasting, and Televising in Courtrooms and Evirons
Rule 5075-1 Clerk's Use of Outside Services and Agents; Claims And Noticing Agents - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 5076-1 Deposit For Court Reporting Expenses - Repealed [August 1, 2013]
Rule 5078-1 Payment of Fees
Part VI Collection and Liquidation of the Estate
Rule 6004-1 Sales of Property, Appraisals, and Auctions - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 6005-1 Auctioneers - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 6006-1 Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 6007-1 Abandonment or Disposition of Property
Part VII Adversary Proceedings
Rule 7005-1 Filing of Discovery-Related Documents - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7007-1 Discovery-Related Motion Practice - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7007.1-1 Corporate Ownership Statement To Be Filed By a Partnership Or Joint Venture That Is a Party To An Adversary Proceeding - Amended [December 1, 2009]
Rule 7008-1 Statement Regarding Consent To Entry of Orders Or Judgment in Core Proceeding - Repealed [December 1, 2016]
Rule 7012-1 Statement in Responsive Pleading Regarding Consent To Entry of Orders Or Judgment in Core Proceeding - Repealed [December 1, 2016]
Rule 7016-2 Initial Pretrial Conference - New [December 1, 2013]
Rule 7024-1 Notice of Claim of Unconstitutionality - Repealed [August 4, 2008]
Rule 7026-1 Uniform Definitions in Discovery Requests
Rule 7026-2 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7027-1 Depositions Prior to Commencement of Adversary Proceeding or Pending Appeal When Deposition is More Than 100 Miles From Courthouse
Rule 7030-1 Depositions Upon Oral Examination More Than 100 Miles From Courthouse
Rule 7030-2 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7031-1 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 31 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7033-1 Interrogatories - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7033-2 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7034-1 Objections To, and Requests for Relief With Respect To, Production of Documents - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7034-2 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7036-1 Requests For Admission - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7036-2 Opt-Out From Certain Provisions of Rule 36 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Rule 7052-1 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 7055-1 Certificate of Default - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7055-2 Default Judgment - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 7056-1 Summary Judgment - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 7087-1 Transfer of Adversary Proceedings -- Repealed [August 2, 2004]
Part VIII APPEALS
Rule 8003-1 Copies of Notice of Appeal For Pro Se Parties - Amended [December 1, 2014]
Rule 8007-1 Supersedeas Bond - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 8009-1 Record on Appeal - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 8010-1 Notice To The Bankruptcy Court Of The Filing Of A Preliminary Motion With An Appellate Court - New [December 1, 2016]
Rule 8024-1 Order, Judgment, or Remand By Appellate Court - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Part IX General Provisions
Rule 9001-1 Definitions - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9004-1 Form of Papers - Amended [August 4, 2008]
Rule 9004-2 Caption - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9006-1 Time For Service and Filing of Motions and Answering Papers - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 9006-2 Automatic Extension Of Time When Timely Motion To Extend Time Is Filed - New [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9011-1 Signing of Papers - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9013-1 Motion Practice - Amended [August 4, 2008]
Rule 9014-1 Contested Matters
Rule 9014-2 First Scheduled Hearing - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9015-1 Jury Trials - Amended [December 1, 2009]
Rule 9018-1 Motions To Publicly File Redacted Documents and to File Unredacted Documents Under Seal - New [December 1, 2016]
Rule 9019-1 Alternative Dispute Resolution - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9019-2 Loss Mitigation For Individual Debtors With Residential Real Property At Risk To Foreclosure - New [December 1, 2017]
Rule 9020-1 Default Sanctions; Imposition of Costs
Rule 9021-1 Entry of Orders, Judgments, and Decrees - Amended [December 1, 2009]
Rule 9023-1 Motions For Reargument - Amended [December 1, 2009]
Rule 9025-1 Sureties - Amended [December 1, 2014]
Rule 9027-1 Statement in Notice of Removal Regarding Consent To Entry of Orders Or Judgment in Core Proceeding - Repealed [December 1, 2016]
Rule 9027-2 Statement Regarding Consent To Entry of Orders Or Judgment in Core Proceeding - Repealed [December 1, 2016]
Rule 9028-1 Action in Absence of Assigned Judge
Rule 9033-1 Proposed Findings and Conclusions in Certain Core Proceedings - Amended [December 1, 2016]
Rule 9037-1 Redaction Of Personal Data Identifiers - New [December 1, 2017]
Rule 9070-1 Copies of Filed Papers - Amended [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9072-1 Custody of Exhibits - Amended [December 1, 2014]
Rule 9074-1 Settlement or Presentment of Order, Judgment, or Decree - Amended [December 1, 2017]
Rule 9075-1 Request For Hearing
Rule 9075-2 Certificate Of No Objection - New [August 1, 2013]
Rule 9076-1 Status Conferences
Rule 9077-1 Orders To Show Cause; Ex Parte Orders
Rule 9078-1 Certificate of Service