Official Procedure Last Change June 21, 2021

Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Operations Report (Chapter 11 Non-Small Business) Things to be aware of when filing:This event can only be used in a chapter 11 non-small business case. All others must use the Reports of Operations event.

S. D. Ind. B-2015-1

General Information

This even can only be used in a chapter 11 non-small business case. All others must use the Reports of Operations event.

Filing Requirements

• Per S. D. Ind. B-2015-1, the trustee or US Trustee is responsible for determining when operating reports should be filed, and what form should be used.

• The report must be signed by the debtor or debtor's attorney.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Operations Report (Chapter 11 Non-Small Business) from the event list and click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Click to highlight the filing party and 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 Report (pdf file). Click Next.

8. 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.

Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2017

Chapter 11 Notice and Report on Entities in Which a Chapter 11 Estate Holds Interest

How to file:  Location of events: Notice: Bankruptcy > Notices & Certifications > Report on Entities in Which Ch 11 Estate Holds Interest Pursuant to FRBP 2015.3, Notice of Report: Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Report on Entities in Which 11 Estate Holds Interest Pursuant to FRBP 2015.3

FRBP 2015.3

General Information

• In a Chapter 11 case, a financial report should be filed if an entity in which the estate holds a 20% or greater interest is presumed to be one in which the debtor-in-possession has “a substantial or controlling interest.”   The debtor-in-possession or trustee has to give notice of the fact that these reports will be filed, and that notice goes to the entity involved AND to all holders of an interest in that entity who are known to the debtor-in-possession/trustee.
• ‘Periodic’ financial reports should be filed before the first meeting of creditors and then at least semi-annually.
• The Notice shall be filed by the debtor-in-possession or trustee no later than fourteen days before filing the first report. The notice establishes that the trustee or debtor in possession expects to file and serve financial information relating to the entity in accordance with this rule. The first report shall be filed no later than seven days before the first date set for the meeting of creditors. Subsequent reports shall be filed no less than every six months until the effective date of the plan or the case is dismissed or converted.

Filing requirements 

• The reports should include “the value, operations, and profitability of each entity that is not a publicly traded corporation or a debtor in a case under title 11, and in which the estate holds a substantial or controlling interest.”
• The reports shall be prepared in accordance with Official Form 426 and be based upon the most recent information reasonably available to the trustee or debtor-in-possession.  Modification of reporting requirement may be established by the Court upon filing of a motion by an entity and a subsequent hearing.
• Copies of the Notice should be served on the U.S. Trustee, any committee appointed under § 1102 of the Code, and any other parties of interest that has requested notice.

Step-by-Step Instructions to file Notice of Report on Entities (See below for instructions on filing Report
on Entities)

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Notices & Certifications.

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

4. Select Report on Entities in Which Ch 11 Estate Holds Interest Pursuant to FRBP 2015.3, Notice of 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.

 

Step-by-Step Instructions to file Report on Entities

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous.

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

4. Select Report on Entities in Which 11 Estate Holds Interest Pursuant to FRBP 2015.3 from the event list and click Next.

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 attach the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

9. If a Notice of Report has not been filed, a message will reflect that a notice has not been docketed. If a Notice of Report has been filed, the Notice must be related to your report. (Box should be checked.) 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 June 21, 2021

Chapter 11 Post-Confirmation Report

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Report - Post Confirmation(Chapter 11 Non-Small Business) Things to be aware of when filing:This event can only be used in a chapter 11 non-small business case. All others must use the Post-Confirmation Reports event.

S. D. Ind. B-2015-1

General Information

This even can only be used in a chapter 11 non-small business case. All others must use the Post-Confirmation Reports event.

Filing Requirements

• Per S. D. Ind. B-2015-1, the trustee or US Trustee is responsible for determining when operating reports should be filed, and what form should be used.

• The report must be signed by the debtor or debtor's attorney.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Report - Post Confirmation (Chapter 11 Non-Small Business) from the event list and click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Click to highlight the filing party and 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 Report (pdf file). Click Next.

8. 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.

 

Official Procedure Last Change February 2, 2016

Filing Tax Documents

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Tax Documents Things to be aware of when filing: The documents must be redacted before filing, as detailed in FRBP 9037.

11 USC 512(e), (f) FRBP 4002(b)(5), 9037

General Information

This event is for use by the debtor to file tax returns if a party filed and was granted a Motion Requiring Debtor to File Tax Returns/Deposit Books and Records.

Using the instructions below ensures that the documents will be accessible only to the court and to the case trustee. Other parties wishing to gain access to the documents must file a Motion for Access to Tax Information. Once the court grants this motion, a copy of the documents is mailed to the party requesting.

Filing requirements

The documents must be redacted before filing, as detailed in FRBP 9037.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Tax Documents 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.

Official Procedure Last Change June 21, 2021

Post-Confirmation Reports

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Report - Post Confirmation Things to be aware of when filing: This event can only be used in small business Chapter 11 cases and all other chapters only. For non-small business Chapter 11 cases, the  Chapter 11 Post-Confirmation Report event must be used instead.

S. D. Ind. B-2015-1

General Information

This even is for use in small business Chapter 11 cases and all other chapters only. For non-small business Chapter 11 cases, the Chapter 11 Post-Confirmation Report event must be used instead.

Filing Requirements

• Per S. D. Ind. B-2015-1, the trustee or US Trustee is responsible for determining when operating reports should be filed, and what form should be used.

• The report must be signed by the debtor or debtor's attorney.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Report - Post Confirmation from the event list and click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Click to highlight the filing party and 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 Report (pdf file). Click Next.

8. 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.

Official Procedure Last Change February 2, 2016

Report of Filed Tax Returns

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Report - Tax Returns Filed Things to be aware of when filing: This event is for the use of the IRS only.

General Information

This event is for use by the IRS to inform the court when the debtors comply with an order to file tax returns.

Filing requirements

The document must be signed by the filing party.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Report - Tax Returns Filed 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 the box if you wish to relate the Report to an existing docket entry (e.g. an order to file tax returns), and click Next.

9. If you checked the box in the above step, click Next, select the document to which the Report relates and click Next.

10. Final docket text is displayed. Click Next.

11. 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 October 26, 2020

Report of Sale

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Report of Sale

FRBP 6004 S.D. Ind. B-6004-1, B-6004-2, B-6004-3, B-6004-4

General Information

• This event is used to report a sale authorized by either an Order Granting Motion to Sell or a Chapter 11, 12 or 13 confirmation order, or to report that the sale did not take place.
• The report must be filed no later than fourteen days after the sale has been completed.

Filing requirements

• Use of the Court's sample form is encouraged.
• The report must be signed by the filing party.
• The amount the property was sold for must be stated.
• A certificate of service must accompany the report.
• An order on report of sale is not required to be uploaded.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Report of Sale 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 the Order Granting Motion to Sell, Order Granting Motion to Compromise/Settle or confirmation order to which the report relates, and click Next.

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 1, 2022

Reports of Operations

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Operations Report

S. D. Ind. B-2015-1

General Information

The event must be used in all cases except for Chapter 11 non-small business cases. For Chapter 11 non-small business cases, the Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report event must be used instead.

Filing requirements

• Per S. D. Ind. B-2015-1, the trustee or US Trustee is responsible for determining when operating reports should be filed, and what form should be used.
• The report must be signed by the debtor or debtor's attorney.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Operations Report 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. Enter period to which the report refers (as reflected on the PDF) and click Next.

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 1, 2011

Verified Statement of Disclosable Economic Interest

How to file:  Location of event: Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents > Verified Statement of Disclosable Economic Interest

FRBP 2019

General Information

Rule 2019 requires committees and ‘indenture trustees’ to file verified statements about ‘disclosable economic interests,’ and then file supplemental statements as needed.

Filing requirements

• The Statement must be signed by the filing party.
• A proposed order is not required.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Reports & Financial Documents.

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

4. Select Verified Statement of Disclosable Economic Interest 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 appropriate radio button to indicate whether the statement you are filing is a supplement to a previously filed statement, and click Next.

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.