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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT · 2017. 1. 18. · Court Confirms Plan - Plan must be confirmed within 45...
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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
Open House October 2016
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Topics of Discussion • BK 101 • e-Filing Resources • Document Preparation • e-Filing Basics • Calendar Hearings • Proposed Orders • Audio Files on PACER
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BK 101 • Chapter 7 and 13 Timelines • Section 1328 and 522(q) Certificates • Death of a Debtor
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Chapter 7 Timeline
Case Closed
Discharge
Automatic Discharge is generated between 60-90 days after 1st. Meeting of Creditors by the court.
Trustee’s Report is filed with the court.
Chapter 7 Trustee’s Report of No Distribution (No asset case) Trustee’s Notice of Assets and 341 Meeting Concluded (Asset Case)
Notice to Creditors to File Proof of Claim generated.
Meeting of Creditors is scheduled.
341 Meeting is set between 21-40 days after filing petition. Financial Management Certificate is due 60 days from the 1st Meeting of Creditors.
Bankruptcy Petition Filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Trustee Appointed
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Items that Hold Up a Chapter 7 Discharge
• No Financial Management Certificate. • Unpaid Filing Fees. • Pending Reaffirmation Agreement. • Pending 727 Complaints. • Pending Motions to:
1. Dismiss 2. Convert 3. Delay Discharge 4. Extend Time to Object to Discharge.
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Chapter 13 Timeline
Plan Completed - Trustee files “Notice to Debtor of Completion Plan Payments and of Obligation to File Documents.”
Court Confirms Plan - Plan must be confirmed within 45 days after their 341 meeting.
Meeting of Creditors is scheduled - 341 Meeting is scheduled between 20 & 50 days after petition is filed.
Bankruptcy Petition Filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Trustee Appointed Ch. 13 Plan is filed with the court. Debtor must start making plan payments
to Trustee within 30 days of filing petition.
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Chapter 13 Timeline, Continued
Case Closed.
Discharge - Case Manager will review case and enters a discharge.
Notice of Intent to Enter Chapter 13 Discharge is generated and 18 day deadline is set for review for entry discharge.
Order Approving Final Report and Account is filed and a 2 day deadline is set for review case to send notice of intent to enter discharge.
Trustee’s Final Report & Account and Notice of Filing of Final Report & Account is filed by Trustee. After 34 days, an Order Approving Final Report & Account is filed.
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Items that Hold up Chapter 13 Discharge
• No Financial Management Certificate. • No Debtor’s 11 U.S.C. 1328 Certificate. • Pending 727 Complaints. • Pending Motions to:
1. Dismiss 2. Convert 3. Delay Discharge 4. Extend Time to Object to Discharge.
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11 U.S.C. 1328 Certificate, (EDC 3-190) • Requirement for all Chapter 13 debtors. • Each question must be answered and form must be
signed to be considered complete.
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11 U.S.C. 522(q) Statement, (EDC 3-191) • If applicable, requirement for some Chapter 13 debtors. • Each question must be answered and signed to be
considered complete.
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Procedure Upon Death of Debtor
• Notify court in writing (See Local Rule 1016-1, Procedure Upon the Death of a Debtor).
• File a Notice of Death. • Attach a REDACTED copy of Death Certificate. • Financial Management Certificate and 1328 Certificate
are still required. • Motion to Waive Financial Management or 1328 Certificate must be filed with the court.
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QUESTIONS
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Online and Live Resources
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Website Overview
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Creditor Meeting Locations 17
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Master Address List 18
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Master Address List, Continued 19
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Electronic Service
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Electronic Service, Continued
• How do I update my account? Log onto the court’s e-Filing System Select Account – Change email & eService Preferences
How to change eService preferences
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Electronic Service, Continued
• How do I access the Roster? Log onto the court’s e-Filing System Select eService tab
Enter in search criteria
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Electronic Service, Continued
• Method of Service
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Searching PACER Control F feature: When viewing a docket, use the ctrl F feature to find key words and view documents. For example: • Run docket • Search the word “Motion” it will show that you have 15 matches. • The key word will be highlighted in yellow.
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Searching PACER, Continued Docket Activity Report:
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More Information About PACER
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Online Training/Filer Resources
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Live Resources 30
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QUESTIONS
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Document Preparation
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Document Preparation
Form EDC 2-901 Revised Guidelines for the Preparation of
Documents Local Rules
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Document Preparation, Continued
• Page Caption • Docket Control Number • Filing of Separate Documents • Titles of Documents • Petition and Additional Documents
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Exhibit Caption 35
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Docket Control Numbers (DCN’s) Required per Local Rule 9014-1(c)(1)
A DCN is a code that is used to group documents together.
• Example: EJO-1, EJO-2, etc. • Online video resource
Should be included in caption of all documents associated to original filing.
• Supporting documents, responsive documents, orders, etc.
Allows Judge and court staff to easily review pleadings that are related to each other.
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Secondary Docket Motion and Supporting Documents with DCNs
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Motion Preparation • Separate Notice of Hearing
• Separate supporting documents
• Limit of one DCN on document
• Multipart motions
• Recommended Titles
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Recommended Titles for Pleadings 39
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What gets filed in the same PDF? Petitions : most documents in PDF with Voluntary Petition
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What gets filed in the same PDF? Amended Petition Documents: similar to original filing
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What gets filed in the same PDF? Miscellaneous Court Forms: Grouped by document for joint debtors (i.e., § 1328 and 522, Credit Counseling, and Personal Financial Management forms)
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Documents That Should Not be e-Filed
• Unless specifically authorized by the Court:
Request to file documents under seal Documents filed under seal Documents filed by unrepresented persons Trial exhibits Alternate direct testimony Exhibits to alternate direct testimony
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QUESTIONS
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e-Filing Basics In our court: • eCalWebFiling is unique to our
court. It is created, and maintained, by us.
• Most documents uploaded
through eCalWebFiling • Docketing done by Case
Managers using CM/ECF
In other courts:
• Documents filed through CM/ECF
• Filers docket their own
pleadings • Case Managers QC and correct
e-filer entries
• Case Managers docket orders, Pro Se documents and court generated pleadings
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Benefits of e-Filing
• Reduces Errors
• Cleaner Dockets
• Easy to Use
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CM/ECF vs. eCalWebFiling Where do I file my documents?
• CM/ECF • Attorneys can file claims or virtual non-opposition • Creditors can file claims • Trustee documents • Limited filer documents
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CM/ECF vs. eCalWebFiling Where do I file my documents?
eCalWebFiling
• New Bankruptcy Case • New Adversary Proceedings • Motions, Responses, objections and all other supporting
documents • Proposed Orders
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Single File Upload
Multiple documents in one case Examples: Motion, Notice of Hearing, Declaration, Proof of Service
No specific file naming required
Filing Types Single File Upload vs. Batch Upload
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Batch Upload Submitting multiple sets of documents in one or more cases Examples: Motion to Confirm Plan, Motion to Value Collateral Specific file naming required Submission of ZIP file required
Filing Types Single File Upload vs. Batch Upload
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Document Types and Subtypes • Filing types broken into document types • Some are further broken into subtypes
• Correct selection important
• Communication piece to court • Ease of processing • Fee assessment and payment • Selecting incorrect filing type may assign (or not assign) case number.
• Online resource available to help with type/subtype selection. • Contact the Help Desk prior to submitting the documents if you
are unsure.
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Typical e-Filing Questions • Login Issues
• Wrong system • No direct filing through preparation software
• How do I know if my document was filed?
• Submission Verification • E-filing History • Submission Confirmation e-mail • Notice of Electronic Filing with free look e-mail
• What is my new case number?
• Submission Verification • E-filing History • Submission Confirmation e-mail • Notice of Electronic Filing with free look e-mail
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QUESTIONS
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Self-Set Calendar and Procedures • Self-Set Calendar for each judge is posted on the Court’s
website (www.caeb.uscourts.gov).
Click
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Self-Set Calendar and Procedures
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Calendar Tips Pursuant to Local Rule 9014-1(d)(3) • Must file a separate Notice of Hearing for every motion.
• If a Notice of Hearing is missing, the Calendar Clerk will generate a calendar memorandum. You only need to submit the Notice of Hearing.
• If the Notice of Hearing has the incorrect hearing date, time, department and/or DCN, the Calendar Clerk will generate a calendar memorandum. You only need to file the Amended Notice of Hearing.
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How to Submit Proposed Orders Propose Orders are submitted electronically using the eCalWebFiling website. Click – “e-File Document”
Select Upload Type : • “Single File Upload” or “Batch Upload”
Click
Select Upload Type
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How to Submit Proposed Orders, Continued Select Filing Type either:
• Miscellaneous Documents OR • Motions/Responses/Objections/Orders
If applicable, include DCN.
Select Drop down –”Motions/Responses/Objections/Orders”
Enter Case Number
Click “Next”
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How to Submit Proposed Orders, Continued Select Document Type:
• For Judge’s or Deputy Clerk’s Signature
Select Drop down –”For Judge’s or Deputy Clerk’s Signature”
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How to Submit Proposed Orders, Continued Select Subtype:
• Other Proposed Order (common). Resource and Guide to Select Type of Electronic Filing: “Single File Upload Filing Types, Document Types, and Document Subtypes. “
Select Drop Down – Type of Order
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How to Confirm Order was Submitted • eCalWebFiling provides history of your e-filings. Click – “e-File History”
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Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) • When order is docketed, you will receive email notification
to obtain a free look of the document docketed.
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Checking Status of Proposed Orders If you have not receive email notification, you can check status of the order by: • Contacting Courtroom Deputy • Obtain contact information on court’s website:
www.caeb.uscourts.gov and click on Judge Information.
Click on the Name of Judge
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Certified Copies
• Guidelines for Electronic Submission of Certified Requests
• Complete and Submit Electronically – “Certified Copy Request Form” (EDC 1-200)
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Audio Recordings on PACER • Beginning on October 3, the Clerk’s office will docket audio
recordings (MP3 files) of certain court hearings on PACER. • Bankruptcy judges will determine which recordings, if any, will
be on the docket. • These audio recordings are provided as a convenience to the
public. • These are not the official record and may not be used to
produce official transcripts. Sample docket text:
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Accessing Audio Recordings
PACER Users: • Click on the document number of
the recording on the docket. • PDF with an MP3 attachment. • MP3 recording of the hearing is
embedded in the PDF. • To listen to the file, click the
Attachment Tabs, or the paper click icon.
• Select the Audio File and click Open.
• Flat rate of $2.40 per matter, however parties to a case are eligible to access the recording as their initial free look.
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