Official Procedure Last Change December 10, 2021

Objection (Generic)

How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Objection Things to be aware of when filing: This event should not be used if a more specific objection event is available.

S. D. Ind. B-9013-1 General Orders 10-0001 and 10-0003

General Information

• The Objection (Generic) event should not be used if filing one of the following specific objection types (each of these events can be found under Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses or Adversary > Motions and Briefs in CM/ECF).
  • Objection to Chapter 11 Disclosure Statement
  • Objection to Confirmation of Amended Plan
  • Objection to Confirmation of Plan
  • Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions
  • Objection to Homestead Exemption
  • Objection to Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation
  • Objection to Professional Fees
  • Response to Objection to Claim
  • Response to Withdrawal of Reference 
  • Objection to Claim and Omnibus Objection to Claims (these two events are available in the Claim Events menu in ECF)
  • Motion for Determination of Final Cure and Payment (to file a challenge to a Notice of Final Cure Payment)
  • Motion for Determination of Fees, Expenses or Charges (to file a challenge to a Notice of Fees, Expenses or Charges)
  • Motion to Determine Validity of Payment Change (to file a challenge to a Notice of Payment Change)
  • Answer or some other response to a complaint
  • Response to a Motion for Summary Judgment - the Brief event should be used to file the Response Brief.

The generic Objection option should only be used where there is no specific Objection category available.

• This event also allows for the filing of a limited objection (e.g. "We do not objection to this motion provided that these conditions are met.")

Filing requirements 

• Objection must be signed by the filing party.
• Separate objections must be filed if objecting to two or more separately filed Motions.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Objection from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Review information to ensure that you are filing the correct objection. Click Next.

8. Select appropriate radio button to indicate whether the objection is limited (for example, "We do not objection to this motion provided that these conditions are met"). Click Next.

9. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the objection relates and click Next.

Note: Only pending documents are displayed. If the document to which you wish to relate the objection is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

10. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

11. Review information re: Block Scheduling, if shown, and click Next.

12. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

13. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2019

Objection to Confirmation of Plan or to Motion to Modify Plan

How to file: Location of event: Plan not confirmed: Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements > Objection to Confirmation of Plan or Objection to Confirmation of Amended Plan Plan confirmed: Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements > Objection to Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation

11 USC 1324 FRBP 2002(b)(2), 3015 S. D. Ind. B-9013-1(d) Clerk's announcement dated 6/17/13 re: New Procedure for Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings

General Information

• If a subsequent Amended Chapter 13 Plan or Motion to Modify Plan is filed, the hearing on a creditor's objection to plan will not be vacated, unless:
  • The creditor withdraws his objection, or
  • an agreed entry/agreed modification, signed by the debtor and objecting creditor (and by the trustee if the trustee so requires) is filed, or
  • a motion to continue the hearing is filed and granted.
• The trustee should set the hearing on the objection using block scheduling.

Filing requirements 

• The Objection must be signed by the filing party.
• The specific concerns with the plan or amended plan should be clearly stated, along with, if possible, the plan language desired.
• A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Non-confirmed cases: Select Objection to Confirmation of Plan or Objection to Confirmation of Amended Plan and click Next.

    Confirmed cases: Select Objection to Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check appropriate box next to the Plan, Amended Plan or Motion to Modify to which the objection relates and click Next (this step is skipped if there is only one possible document to which the objection can be related).

Note: Only pending documents are displayed. If the document to which you wish to relate the objection is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

9. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

10. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Official Procedure Last Change December 29, 2015

Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

FRBP 4003

General Information

• This event may be used by a party seeking to file an objection to the debtor's claimed exemptions.
• When filed by a trustee, the hearing on the objection is block scheduled. 

Filing requirements 

• The objection must be signed by the filing party.
• A Certificate of Service must be included.
• A proposed order must be uploaded.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

10. Upload proposed order.

Official Procedure Last Change February 25, 2022

Reply

How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Reply

General Information

This event is used when directed by a national or local rule as well as to respond to an objection. Note that if replying to a Response to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference, that specific event must be used. If replying to a motion for summary judgment or motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b), the Brief event should be used

Filing requirements 

• The Reply must be signed by the filing party.
• A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Reply from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check box to refer an existing event, click Next.

9. At the category selection screen, click Next.

10. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the Reply relates and click Next.

Note: Only certain categories of documents are displayed.  If the document to which you wish to relate the Reply is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

11. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Official Procedure Last Change March 25, 2022

Response in Support

How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Response in Support Things to be aware of when filing: This event should not be used to file an objection or limited objection. The Objection event should be used instead.

General Information

• This event only allows for the filing of a Response in Support. To file a Response in Opposition, the Objection event should be used.

• Do not use this event if your support is limited in any way, e.g., a request that specific language be included in the order on the underlying motion/application. In such a circumstance, the Objection/Limited objection event should be used.

• This event should not be used if filing one of the following specific Response types, which all have their own events in CM/ECF:

  • Response to Notice of Final Cure Payment

  • Response to Statement of Evidence in Lieu of Transcript

  • Response Brief to a Motion for Summary Judgment - use the Brief event.

  • Response to a Motion for Withdrawal of Reference

  • Response to Objection to Claim

• This event may not be related to a Response to Notice of Final Cure Payment. The proper document is a Motion for Determination of Final Cure and Payment which is filed by either the debtor or the trustee.

• To respond to an objection, the Reply event should be used. The Response event should only be used if the response is in support of the objection.

Filing requirements 

• The Response must be signed by the filing party.
• A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Response in Support from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check box to refer an existing event, click Next.

9. At the category selection screen, click Next.

10. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the Response relates and click Next.

11. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2025

Response to Motion to Determine Final Cure and Payment of Mortgage Claim

How to file:  Location of event:   Bankruptcy > Objection/Response (link is external) > Response to Motion to Determine Final Cure and Payment of Mortgage Claim (Rule 3002.1)

FRBP 3002.1

General Information

The trustee files a Notice of Disbursements Made when they believe that a mortgage is current.  It is added to the claims register as a claims supplement, not to the docket, and can be viewed only by accessing the claims register.

The mortgage holder is required to file a Response to Notice of Disbursements Made within 28 days of service of the Notice (21 days if filing a response to a Notice of Final Cure Payment), even if they do not dispute the Notice.

A Motion to Determine Final Cure and Payment of Mortgage Claim may be filed by the debtor or trustee to request that the Court set a hearing to determine the status of the mortgage claim. A 28-day response deadline is set upon filing of the motion. The motion may be filed within 45 days after service of the claim holder's Response to Notice of Disbursements Made or within 45 days after service of the Trustee's Notice of Disbursements Made if no response is filed. 

The Response to Motion to Determine Final Cure and Payment of Mortgage Claim is filed in chapter 13 cases by the holder of a claim secured by the debtor's principle residence and must be filed within 28 days after the trustee's/debtor's motion to determine final cure and payment of the mortgage claim is served.

Filing requirements

• Most recent version of Official Form B410C13-M2R

• Certificate of Service.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objections/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Response to Motion to Determine Final Cure and Payment of Mortgage Claim (Rule 3002.1) from the event list and click Next.

If filing as an attorney, continue with step 5. If filing as a limited user, skip to step 8. .

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney. Click Next.

6. If you indicated that you are filing jointly with other attorney(s), select additional attorney(s) and click Next.

Note: You cannot add attorneys. Only attorneys who have previously entered an appearance will be available for selection.

7. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

8. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

9. Check the box next to the event to which the Response relates and click Next.

10. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

11. Verify final docket text. If correct, click Next to submit.

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2025

Response to Motion to Determine Mortgage Claims Status

How to file:  Location of event:   Bankruptcy > Objection/Response (link is external) > Response to Motion to Determine Mortgage Claims Status (Rule 3002.1)

FRBP 3002.1

General Information

The event is used in chapter 13 cases by the holder of a claim secured by the the debtor's principle residence and is filed in response to the trustee/debtor's motion to determine status of that claim.

 Filing requirements

• Official Form B410C13-M1R

• Certificate of Service

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objections/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Response to Motion to Determine Mortgage Claims Status (Rule 3002.1) from the event list and click Next.

If filing as an Attorney User, continue with step 5. If filing as a Limited User, skip to step 8. .

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney. Click Next.

6. If you indicated that you are filing jointly with other attorney(s), select additional attorney(s) and click Next.

Note: You cannot add attorneys. Only attorneys who have previously entered an appearance will be available for selection.

7. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

8. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

9. Check the box next to the event to which the Response relates and click Next.

10. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

11. Verify final docket text. If correct, click Next to submit.

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.