Official Procedure Last Change May 15, 2020

Motion for Interpleader Deposit 

General Information

• Before filing a motion to interplead or deposit funds, contact the Clerk or the Court’s Financial Supervisor for information and directions.

• If it is determined that a Motion for Interpleader Deposit is to be filed, it must contain a certification of the prior discussion with the Clerk or Financial  Supervisor. The Motion must be filed in an adversary proceeding.

• To request disbursement of interpleader deposited funds, the Motion for Interpleader Disbursement event should be used.

Filing requirements

• The Motion must be signed by the filing party or their attorney.

• The Motion should contain a certification that contact has been made with the Clerk or Clerk's financial supervisor prior to filing, and that the terms and conditions of the deposit have been understood and accepted.

• A Certificate of Service showing service of the Motion on the debtor/debtor's attorney, Trustee and US Trustee must be included.

• It is not necessary to upload a proposed order - the court will prepare one.