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B-9010-3. BAR ADMISSION
(a) Bar of the Court
The bar of this Court consists of those persons admitted to practice in the Southern District of Indiana and under subparagraph (c) of this rule. The Rules of Professional Conduct, as adopted by the Indiana Supreme Court, and the District Court’s Local Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, govern the conduct of those practicing in this Court.
B-9011-1 NON-INDIVIDUALS APPEARING WITHOUT COUNSEL
A non-individual or an individual appearing in a representative capacity may not file a petition or otherwise appear without counsel in any case or proceeding but may file a proof of claim, a request for notice under Fed.R.Bankr.P. 2002(g), a creditor change of address, or an application for payment of unclaimed funds if signed by an authorized representative.
Financial Management
Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2024
Financial Management
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Mediator Panel
The Court has developed a panel of attorneys who have asked to serve as mediators pursuant to local rule B-9019-2.
Filing Without an Attorney
Bankruptcy cases are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Proper preparation of the documents along with required information is very important to the success of the case. Because of the complexity of the process and frequent changes to the law, representation by a competent attorney is strongly advised to protect your rights. Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case.
Pre-Lapse in Appropriations Notice to Contractors
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary if contract funding is affected by a lapse in appropriations, better known as a federal government shutdown.
Motion to Retain Noticing, Balloting or Claims Agents
Official Procedure Last Change December 20, 2024
B-1000-1. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
(a) Abbreviations Applicable to All Rules
(1) Fed.R.Bankr.P.: the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
(2) Fed.R.Civ.P.: the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
(3) ITIN: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
(4) S.D.Ind. B- ___: a local rule of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana
(5) S.D.Ind. L.R. ___: a local rule of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
B-1007-1. LISTS, SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS; TIME LIMITS
(a) Additional Requirements
All schedules and statements, in addition to complying with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Official Forms, shall:
(1) contain a response to each request for information on the statement of affairs and the schedules, even if the response is “no," “none,” or “not applicable;”
(2) specifically describe and itemize all property claimed as exempt, and state the statutory reference and section number of the statute under which the exemption is claimed;