The following CM/ECF update will take effect the weekend of February 6, 2017:
Motion to Withdraw Claim Pursuant to FRBP 3006
This event and the related Notice of Withdrawal of Claim event have been added to the Limited Users menu for use when withdrawing a claim that has been objected to.
The following CM/ECF updates will take effect the weekend of January 15, 2017:
Amended Motions and Fees
A fee is not required if a party amends a previously filed motion that hasn’t yet been ruled on. Motion events that charge fees have been updated to include a message concerning amended motions and what to do if the filer needs the incurred fee removed.
The following CM/ECF updates will take effect the weekend of January 9, 2017:
Order of No Discharge
The Notice of No Discharge that the court previously issued for failure to file financial management certifications and chapter 13 discharge related documents is being replaced with an Order of No Discharge. Debtors will need to seek relief from the order before they can file documents and receive a discharge.
Certificate of Services re: Plan Notices
Effective January 9th the Court will be looking for certificates of service concerning Chapter 13 plan distribution by debtors 3 days after the direction to service. More Info
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.
Bankruptcy Judge Basil H. Lorch III has announced his retirement, effective at the end of calendar year 2016. More Info
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
