Official Procedure Last Change December 10, 2021
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. |
The generic Objection option should only be used where there is no specific Objection category available.
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.