Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2017
Appearance
See separate procedure for Substitution of Appearance.
How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Notices & Certifications > Appearance or Adversary > Miscellaneous > Appearance Things to be aware of when filing: A party (other than a trustee) desiring to intervene in a proceeding must file a Motion to Intervene. |
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General Information
Filing requirements
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Filing an appearance on a bankruptcy case: Select Bankruptcy > Notices & Certifications.
Filing an appearance on an adversary proceeding: Select Adversary > Miscellaneous
3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.
4. Select Appearance from the event list and click Next.
5. Click Next.
Note: Joint filing of appearances is not allowed pursuant to guidance sent by Clerk.
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. Final docket text is displayed. 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.