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The Central Guide

Section 1 - Common Bankruptcy Procedures & Information
Section 2 - Serving Documents & Giving Notice
Section 3 - Judges' Procedures -- Judges' Webpages
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms

Section 2 - Serving Documents & Giving Notice

2-00   Introduction to Notice: Due Process: Bankruptcy CODE; FRBP; FRCP; District Court Local Rules
2-01   Addresses: CERTIFIED MAIL or REGISTERED MAIL: When it is Required
2-02   Addresses: Courthouses: JUDGE'S COPIES; Documents Filed under Seal
2-03   Addresses: Federal and State Government Agencies
2-04   Addresses: U.S. Trustee; Case Trustees; WEBSITE
2-05   Hearings: LBR 9013-1(d): REGULAR NOTICE (7, 14, 21, 30 or 42 days of notice)
2-06   Hearings: LBR 9075-1(b): SHORTENED NOTICE (Fewer Than 21 Days)
2-07   Hearings: LBR 9075-1(a): EMERGENCIES (48 Hours of Notice)
2-08   Hearings: LBR 9013-1(o): ONLY IF A PARTY REQUESTS
2-09   Hearings: LBR 9013-1(p)-(q): NO HEARING UNLESS JUDGE REQUIRES
2-10   Notices: 3 ADDITIONAL DAYS TO ACT: Discovery Requests: LBR 9013-1(o): Motion for Contemp
2-11   Notices: NEF - Notice of Electronic Filing - Party to Case: EXCEPTIONS
2-12   Notices: COURTESY NEF: Notice of Electronic Filing - Not a Party
2-13   Notices: BNC - Delivered by the Bankruptcy Noticing Center
2-14   Notices: DeBN (Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing)
2-15   Notices: LIMITED Request for Special Notice
2-16   Orders and Judgments: Before Entry: NOTICE OF LODGMENT
2-17   Orders Judgments: After Entry: DELIVERED BY COURT
2-18   Orders Judgments: After Entry: DELIVERED BY PREVAILING PARTY
2-19   Proof of Service: MANDATORY FORM; Serving Debtor and Attorney for Debtor
2-20   Subpoenas: DISCOVERY: Notices
2-21   SUMMONS: Preparation, Submission, Service