2-05:  Hearings: LBR 9013-1(d): REGULAR NOTICE (7, 14, 21, 30 or 42 days of notice)

FRBP 9013 and FRBP 9014 are rules that apply to all bankruptcy courts for serving and filing motions that will be set for a hearing.  All of these motions must be accompanied by a notice of the motion. 

1. Contents of Notice

• In the Central District of California, LBR 9013-1(b)-(d) and other LBR provide specific rules for providing notice when there must be a hearing on the motion. 
• In addition to providing notice of the hearing date, time, and location, a party who sets a hearing must consult LBR 9013-1(c) to determine other information that must be provided as effective notice of the motion.   
• The court provides a form notice of hearing.  See link below

2. Number of Days Before a Hearing

• 7 days -- Motion to Establish Procedures to Sell Property:  Pursuant to LBR 6004-1(b), a hearing may be set on 7 or more days of notice when procedures for selling property need to be established.    
• 14 days -- LBR 9013-1(o) Motions: Pursuant to LBR 9013-1(o)(4), a hearing may be set on 14 or more days of notice when a party files an opposition and request for a hearing on a motion that was served under
• 21 Days -- MAJORITY OF MOTIONS:  Most hearings are held on 21 days of notice.  See LBR 9013-1(d).
• 30 Days -- Objections to Claims:  See LBR 3007-1: A hearing on an objection to claim requires 30 days of notice.   The court has a mandatory form notice.  See link below.
• 42 Days -- Summary Judgment:  A hearing on a motion for summary judgment requires 42 days of notice.  See LBR 7056-1.
• 42 Days -- Chapter 11 Disclosure Statement:  A hearing on a motion to approve a disclosure statement requires 42 days of notice.  See LBR 3017-1(a).  
• 42 Days -- Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization:  A hearing on a motion to confirm a plan of reorganization requires 42 days of notice.  We arrive at the amount of 42 days as follows:  FRBP 2002(b) requires 28 days of notice of the deadline to file an objection and LBR 9013-1(d) requires that an opposition is filed no later than 14 days before a hearing.  This equates to a total of 42 days of notice.