The Chief Judge of the District Court has signed a revised General Security Order, which became effective 12/19. The most important change is that prohibited items brought to the courthouse will not be held but will be confiscated and destroyed. For further details, click here.
Relief from Abandonment
If a trustee seeks relief from abandonment to pursue possible assets, a Motion for Relief from Abandonment with a 14-day objection notice to affected parties must be filed. After the motion is granted, a Report of Possible Assets may be filed.
December 1st brings changes to the local rules and forms and increases to some fees. More Info
The following CM/ECF updates will take place the weekend of November 26, 2016:
Updated Fees Effective 12/1/2016
Fees have been updated to match the new fees effective 12/1/2016. An updated Fee Chart is available on the court’s website.
Notice Language Updated re: Filing of Objections
Objection notices issued by the court have been updated to include more detailed language about filing of objections. The following notices have been updated:
• Objection Notice (SF00100)
Notice of proposed amendments to the local rules of this Court was given to the bar and the public on November 4, 2016. The last date for submitting comments concerning the proposed amendment was November 22, 2016. More Info
The Court has updated information about the deposit of registry funds with new General Order 16-0004. For more information click here.
eWOC and eFinCert Programs Updated
The eWOC (Electronic Withdrawal of Claim) and the eFinCert (Electronic Financial Management Certificate) programs have been updated to collect filer information (e.g., filer name, phone number, and e-mail address) and standardize docket text to include the filer information.
