Official Procedure Last Change November 12, 2020
How to file:Location of event: Bankruptcy > Motions, Applications & Briefs(link is external) > Reopen Bankruptcy Case, Motion to Things to be aware of when filing: There is no need to reopen a closed bankruptcy case in order to file a reaffirmation agreement on that case, unless a court order and/or hearing will be needed, nor to redact a document already filed on the case (for example, by filing a Motion to Redact). |
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1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select Bankruptcy > Motions, Applications & Briefs.
3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.
4. Select Reopen Bankruptcy Case, Motion to from the event list and click Next.
5. Select appropriate radio button to indicate whether or not the Motion you are filing is amended.
6. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney. Click Next.
7. 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.
8. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. ClickNext.
Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.
9. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.
10. A message about filing fees is displayed. If the fee is not necessary, the filing party must e-mail the court prior to paying the fee and ask that the fee be removed. If the case is a chapter 7 or 13 and the motion is filed by the trustee, the trustee may defer the fee. Click Next.
11. Fee amount is displayed. Click Next.
12. If the case was filed prior to October 12, 2004, a message is displayed stating that the filing party may be charged a Retrieval of a record from the Federal Record Center Fee if the file must be retrieved from the Federal Archives. The judge determines if the file is needed. Click Next.
13. If you indicated in step 5 that you are filing an amended motion, all pending motions on the docket are displayed. Select the motion that is being amended and click Next.
14. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.
15. 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.