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The Central Guide

Section 1 - Common Bankruptcy Procedures & Information

1-00 Introduction to The Central Guide -- Compare with Court Manual -- Recorded Orientation -- Public Orientations -- Contact the Court

1-01 Introduction: DEBTORS, CREDITORS, ATTORNEYS

1-02 COURT DIVISIONS: Contact: Federal Holidays

1-03 FILING: Signature Requirements: ANY DOCUMENT

1-04 FILING: Fees: PAYMENT Methods: Chart of Fees

1-05 FILING BANKRUPTCY: Electronically (eSR): Chapter 7 or 13: Self-Represented

1-06 FILING BANKRUPTCY: Forms: Instructions: Petitions: Schedules

1-07 FILING BANKRUPTCY: Filing Amended Forms; Notice of Deficiency

1-08 FILING: CLAIMS: Creditors: Proof of Claim: ePOC: Withdrawing Claim: Objection to Claim

1-09 FILING: Electronic Access: Attorneys: CM/ECF

1-10 FILING: Electronic Access: Self-Represented Parties: ELECTRONIC DROP BOX

1-11 FILING: FORMS: Use After a Bankruptcy Petition is Filed

1-12 Hearings: ACCOMMODATIONS: ADA Coordinator; Mother's Room

1-13 Hearings in Court: Meeting of Creditors: LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

1-14 MEDIATION Program: Alternate Dispute Resolution

1-15 Orders: Judgments: Electronic LODGING: Attorneys: LOU

1-16 Publications: Announcements, Newsletter, Annual Reports, Cases of Interest, Statistics

1-17 Records: Cases FILED BEFORE December 1, 2003: ARCHIVES

1-18 Records: Cases FILED AFTER December 1, 2003: PACER: Electronic Dockets

1-19 Records: CERTIFIED COPIES

1-20 TRANSCRIPTS and AUDIO RECORDINGS

1-21 VIEWING ELECTRONIC RECORDS: Court Dockets: Claims Registers

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

Section 3 - Judges' Procedures -- Judges' Webpages

3-00 Introduction: Searching TABS and CONTENT on Judges' Webpages

3-01 Chambers: COURTROOMS: PHONE NUMBERS

3-02 Chambers: DELIVER a JUDGE'S COPY

3-03 EVIDENCE: Declarations vs. Live Witnesses: Exhibits

3-04 Hearings: ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Telephone: Videoconference

3-05 Hearings: POSTED CALENDARS and TENTATIVE RULINGS: Free Access

3-06 Hearings Motions: SELF-CALENDARING: 21 Days Notice or More

3-07 Hearings Motions: SHORTENED NOTICE: Fewer than 21 Days Notice

3-08 Hearings Motions: EMERGENCIES: 48 Hours Notice or Less

3-09 Special Tabs: CHAPTER 11, CHAPTER 13, ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS, AUTOMATIC STAY

3-10 Special Tab: LOAN MODIFICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

3-11 Special Tab: MISCELLANEOUS FORMS PROCEDURES

3-12 VARIANCE: Judicial Practices Survey

3-13 VARIANCE: Judicial Variance Statements

Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms

1000 COMPLETE SETS: General Orders, LBR; LBR Forms; TCG Supplements

1002-1(a)(2) Mailing Address: Filing an Update

1002-1(c) Filing Bankruptcy: FORMS

1002-1(d) Filing Documents: PRIVACY POLICY

1006-1 Filing Bankruptcy: FEES and Exemptions: Fee Schedule

1007-1(a)(1) Filing Bankruptcy: VERIFICATION OF MAILING LIST

1007-1(b) Filing Bankruptcy: DEADLINES EXTENSION

1007-1(c) Filing Bankruptcy: AMENDED FORMS

1007-4(a) Filing Bankruptcy: Corporate Statements

1010-1 Involuntary Petition: Summons Required: Interim Trustee: Documents to File After Order for Relief

1015-1(b) Related Cases: Joint Administration

1015-2(b) Related Cases: Mandatory Disclosure

1016 Death or Incompetency of a Debtor: Continuing or Dismissing the Case

1017-1(a)(1) Conversion: CHAPTER 12 to 7, Uncontested

1017-1(a)(3) Conversion: CHAPTER 11 to 7--12--13: Motion Required

1017-1(a)(4) Conversion: CHAPTER 7 to 11--12--13; Motion Required

1017-2(b) DISMISSAL: Chapter 7 Trustee Files a Motion

1017-2(c) DISMISSAL: Motion to Vacate a Dismissal; Any Chapter

1017-2(e) DISMISSAL: Chapter 11: Motion: Pay Court Costs and UST Fees

1017-2(e) DISMISSAL: Chapter 7: Motion by Any Party

1071-1(a) Court Divisions -- ZIP Codes & Phone Directory

1073-1(a) Related Cases: Related Adversary Proceedings: Judge Assignment

2002(q) Chapter 15: Hearing on Petition to Recognize Foreign Proceeding

2002-1(a) Notice Service on CREDITORS: Creditor Designates Address for Authorized Agent

2002-1(b) Notice Service on CREDITORS: LIMITED Request for Special Notice

2002-1(e) Notice on NON-PARTIES: COURTESY NEF - Notice from CM/ECF When You are Not a Party

2002-2(a)(5) Notice Service on U.S. TRUSTEE: FRCP Rule 4 or 5: U.S. Trustee is Recipient or Named Party

2002-2(c)(1-2) Notice Service on I.R.S.: FRCP Rule 4 or 5: I.R.S. is Recipient or Named Party

2003 Meeting of Creditors: Conducted by U.S. Trustee

2004-1 Rule 2004 Examination: Preliminary Discovery: Subpoena

2007.1 CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE OR EXAMINER: Motion to Appoint

2007.2 PATIENT CARE OMBUDSMAN -- Health Care Case -- Chapter 7, 9 or 11

2010-1(c) BONDS: When Court Approval is Required

2010-1(e) BONDS: Trustees: Auctioneers: U.S. Trustee Handbooks

2014-1(b)(1)(B) Professionals: Application: Declaration of DISINTERESTEDNESS

2015 Trustee Reports: Required by U.S. Trustee; Final Report

2015-2(a)-(c) CHAPTER 11: U.S. Trustee Requirements: 7-Day Package: Monthly Reports

2015-2(d) CHAPTER 11. U.S. Trustee Requirements: Report After Case Converted to Chapter 7

2015-3(b) Chapter 11: SUBCHAPTER V: Debtor's Status Report

2015-3(e) Chapter 11: SUBCHAPTER V: Trustee's Fee Estimate

2016 Payment of Fees: ATTORNEYS: Disclosing Payment Arrangement

2016-1(a)(2) Payment of Fees: PROFESSIONALS: Application, Hearing, Order

2016-2(a)-(e), (g) CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE: Paying Admin Expenses, Preapproved and Not Preapproved

2016-2(f) CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE: Employing Paraprofessionals

2020 Acts by a U.S. trustee; Reviewing Acts

2070-1 CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE: Motion to Operate a Business

2072-1 Notice to Other Courts: THAT BANKRUPTCY CASE WAS FILED

2081-1 Chapter 11: OVERVIEW: Business, Small Business, Individuals, Subchapter V, Complex Case

2081-1 Chapter 11: OTHER THAN A SUBCHAPTER V: Debtor's Status Report

2081-1(a) Chapter 11: MOTIONS: First Day: Request Emergency Hearing

2081-2 (#1) - Cash Collateral Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#2) - Budget Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#3) - Payroll, Procedures, Taxes Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#4) - Utilities Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#5a) - Employ General Counsel Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#5b) - Employ Other Professionals Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2090-1(a) Attorneys: Admission to Practice; Civility Guidelines; MANDATORY ANNUAL ADMISSION RENEWAL FEE

2090-1(a)(3)-(4) Attorneys: Partial Representation: Disclosure of Representation

2090-1(b) Attorneys: Not Licensed in California: PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION

2090-2 ATTORNEYS - Discipline & Disbarment

2091-1(a) Attorneys: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

2091-1(b) Attorneys: SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL: Consensual

3001(e) CLAIMS: Transfer of Claims

3003-1(a) CLAIMS: Set Deadline to File Claims: Motion, Order, Notice

3007-1(b) CLAIMS: Objecting to Claims: Service; Notice of Hearing; Order; Omnibus Objections

3007-1(c) CLAIMS: Objecting to Claims: Request a Full Copy of Proof of Claim

3011-1 UNCLAIMED FUNDS: New Application Form; Trustee's Duties

3012-1 Valuation of Collateral: Real Property: Personal Property: Equipment

3015-1(a)-(h), (o) Provide Documents to Chapter 13 Trustee: REQUIRED

3015-1(b)(2) Chapter 13: FILING BANKRUPTCY: Deadlines: Extension

3015-1(b)(3) Chapter 13: Plan Attachments: Notice of Hearing

3015-1(b)(5) Chapter 13: Claims: PROOF OF CLAIM

3015-1(b)(6) Chapter 13: Domestic Support Obligations

3015-1(c)(1) Chapter 13: Meeting of Creditors: Notice of Chapter 13

3015-1(c)(3) Chapter 13: Income, Expenses, Other Contributors

3015-1(e)(3) Chapter 13: Payments: Personal Property: Pre-Confirmation

3015-1(j) Chapter 13: Claims: Deemed Satisfied

3015-1(j) Chapter 13: Claims: Objection: Failure to Prosecute

3015-1(m)(6) Chapter 13: Payments: Mortgages Deeds of Trust: Pre-Confirmation

3015-1(n) Chapter 13: Plan: AFTER CONFIRMATION: Modify Plan; Suspend Payments

3015-1(o) Chapter 13: Tax Returns: Declaration

3015-1(p) Chapter 13: Incur Debt: Personal Property

3015-1(p) Chapter 13: Refinance: Real Property

3015-1(p) Chapter 13: Sale: Real Property

3015-1(q)(1) Chapter 13: Voluntary Dismissal: Debtor's Request

3015-1(q)(2)(A) Chapter 13: Conversion by Debtor: CHAPTER 13 to 7, First Time Conversion

3015-1(q)(2)(B)-(C) Chapter 13: Conversion by Debtor: Chapter 13 to Any Other Chapter

3015-1(q)(3) Dismissal or Conversion: Motion by Chapter 13 Trustee

3015-1(q)(6) Chapter 13: Attorneys: FEES: Case Dismissed or Converted

3015-1(r) Chapter 13: Automatic Stay: § 362: Relief: Real Property: Reply Declaration

3015-1(r) Chapter 13: Automatic Stay: § 362: Continue or Impose

3015-1(t) Chapter 13: Discharge: Application

3015-1(v)(1) Chapter 13: Attorneys: Fee Agreement: RARA

3015-1(v)(2) Chapter 13: Attorneys: FEES: Supplemental Services

3015-1(w) Chapter 13: Motions: Opportunity to Request a Hearing

3015-1(w)-(x) Trustee Motions: Party Files Objection AND SERVES NOTICE OF HEARING

3017-1 Chapter 11: Disclosure Statement: DOES NOT APPLY IN SUBCHAPTER V

3018-1 Chapter 11: Plan Confirmation: BALLOT SUMMARY

3020-1(a) Chapter 11: PLAN CONFIRMATION: Court Costs; 14-day Stay; Modification

3022-1 Chapter 11: Close a Case: Interim Basis or Final Decree

4001-1(b)(1)-(2) Automatic Stay: § 362: OVERVIEW: Mandatory Forms: Filing Fees; Service

4001-1(b)(2)(B) Automatic Stay: § 362: Signatures on Stipulations

4001-1(c)-CUST Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Turnover to Receiver or Custodian

4001-1(c)-NONBK Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Non-Bankruptcy Forum

4001-1(c)-PP Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Personal Property: Automobile

4001-1(c)-RP Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Real Property; Foreclosure

4001-1(c)-UD Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Unlawful Detainer; Apartment

4001-1(d)-CONT.TEE Automatic Stay: § 362: Continue / Extend Stay: TRUSTEE FILES MOTION

4001-1(d)-IC Automatic Stay: § 362: Continue / Extend or Impose Stay: DEBTOR FILES MOTION

4001-1(e) Automatic Stay: § 362: RELIEF: Confirm Stay is Terminated

4001-1(f) Automatic Stay: § 362: Deposit of Rent: Certifications and Objections

4001-1(h) Automatic Stay: § 362: Loan Modification: Confirm it Does Not Violate Stay

4001-2(a) Chapter 11: Cash Collateral: Statement of Finance

4003 CLAIMS: Debtor's Claim of Exemption: OBJECTION TO CLAIM

4003-2 JR LIEN - ADV PROC Avoid Lien: CONSENSUAL: Junior: Debtor's Residence: Adv. Proc.

4003-2 JR LIEN - MOTION Avoid Lien: CONSENSUAL: Junior: Debtor's Residence: Motion

4003-2 PP JUDICIAL LIEN Avoid Lien: JUDGMENT Lien: 522f: Personal Property [11 U.S.C. 522(f)]

4003-2 RP JUDICIAL LIEN Avoid Lien: JUDGMENT Lien: 522f: Real Property [11 U.S.C. 522(f)]

4007 Student Loan Discharge Adversary Proceeding; Special Service Rules

4008-1(a) Reaffirmation Agreements

5003(a)-(b) Viewing Electronic Records

5003(e) Addresses: Federal and State Government Agencies

5003-2(c) Confidential Documents: Court Permission to File Under Seal

5005-1 File Any Document: FEES and SIGNATURES required; Fee Schedule

5005-2(d) Serving a Judge's Copy of Documents

5005-4 Filing Documents: Electronically: CM/ECF

5010-1 Reopen a Closed Case or Adversary Proceeding: General Information

5010-1(a)-(g) REOPEN A CLOSED CASE: Motion; Filing Fee

5010-1(b) REOPEN A CLOSED CASE: To File Discharge Forms

5011-1 Withdrawal of Reference: File Motion with District Court

5075-1 Mega Cases: Establishing Procedures: CHECKLIST

6004-1(f) Sale of Estate Property: NOTICE OF SALE: Selling Free and Clear

6007-1(a, e) ABANDONMENT: Notice or a Motion

6007-1(b) ABANDONMENT: Motion to Compel

7001 Adversary Proceedings: INTRODUCTION

7003-1 Adversary Proceedings: COVER SHEET; Rules of Pleading

7004-1(a)(1) Adversary Proceedings: Original SUMMONS; Request Another Summons

7005 and 5(d)(3) Filing Documents Electronically: Self-Represented Parties

7016-1(a)(1) Adversary Proceedings: APPEARANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE

7016-1(a)(2), (4) Adversary Proceedings: STATUS REPORT

7016-1(a)(4) Adversary Proceedings: SCHEDULING ORDER

7016-1(b) Adversary Proceedings: PRETRIAL STIPULATION and PRETRIAL ORDER

7026-1(a)-(b) DISCOVERY: Rule 7026 Compliance

7026-1(c) DISCOVERY: Resolve Disputes about Discovery Process

7026-2(a)-(c) DISCOVERY: Notice of Filing of Documents

7026-2(d) DISCOVERY: Request for Original or Copy

7026-3 Discovery: INTERROGATORIES: REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION

7028 Discovery: TAKING A DEPOSITION: Subpoena

7030-1 Discovery: USING TRANSCRIPTS AS EVIDENCE

7041 Adversary Proceeding: VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL or Stipulation to Dismiss

7054-1(a)-(f) Adversary Proceedings: BILL OF COSTS

7054-1(g) Adversary Proceedings: ATTORNEYS FEES

7054-1(h) Adversary Proceedings: COLLECT COSTS or ATTORNEYS FEES: Writ of Execution

7055-1(a) Adversary Proceedings: DEFAULT: Request for Clerk to Enter Default

7055-1(b) Adversary Proceedings: DEFAULT: Motion for Default Judgment

7064-1 Writs: ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT: Writ of EXECUTION

7065-1(c) Adversary Proceedings: BONDS: Injunctions

7067-1(a) Registry Funds: Order

7069-1(b) Judgments: Enforcement: WRIT OF ATTACHMENT

7069-1(b) Judgments: Enforcement: JUDGMENT DEBTOR EXAM

7069-1(b) Judgments: Enforcement: RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT

7069-1(b) Judgments: Enforcement: WRIT OF POSSESSION

8000-1 Appeals: FEES

8000-1 Appeals: INTRODUCTION: Notice of Appeal; Transcripts; Certifications

8000-1(b) Appeals: COURTS: District Court: Central District of California

8000-1(c) Appeals: COURTS: Bankruptcy Appellate Panel: Ninth Circuit

8000-1(d) Appeals: DIRECT APPEAL to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

8004 Appeals: INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL

9004-1 FILING DOCUMENTS: Format: Caption: Contents: Legibility: Clarity

9006(f) Notices: 3 ADDITIONAL DAYS TO ACT OR RESPOND

9009-1 FORMS: Three Categories: Used After a Bankruptcy Case is Filed

9011-1 Signature Requirements

9013-1(b)-(c) Motions: 6 Types of DUE PROCESS and NOTICE

9013-1(d) Motions: There Will be a HEARING ON REGULAR NOTICE

9013-1(e) Motions: PROOF OF SERVICE

9013-1(f) Motions: Filing a RESPONSE or Notice of Non Opposition

9013-1(g) Motions: Filing a Reply

9013-1(i) Declaration: PENALTY OF PERJURY: Filed with the Motion

9013-1(i)(2) Motions: EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS

9013-1(j) Motions: ATTENDANCE AT HEARINGS: All Parties

9013-1(k) Motions: Voluntary DISMISSAL or Stipulation to Dismiss

9013-1(m)(1) Motions: CONTINUANCE OF HEARING DATE: File a Request

9013-1(m)(2) Motions: CONTINUANCE OF HEARING DATE: File a Stipulation

9013-1(n) Motions: DISCOVERY: Apply FRBP 9014(c)

9013-1(o) Motions: Give Parties an OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A HEARING

9013-1(p)-(q) Motions: There Will NOT BE A HEARING

9013-2(b) Motions: BRIEFS THAT EXCEED 35 PAGES

9013-3 Serving Documents: FILING A PROOF OF SERVICE

9014(a) CONTESTED MATTERS: Overview; List of Contested Matters

9014(b) CONTESTED MATTERS: Service of Motion and Subsequent Documents

9014(c) CONTESTED MATTERS: Need Court Permission to File a JOINDER or Apply Certain Part VII Rules

9014(d)-(e) CONTESTED MATTERS: Evidence

9016 SUBPOENAS: Method of Service: Proof of Service

9017 Evidence: Trials; Contested Matters

9020-1 CONTEMPT OF COURT: Motion for Order Issuing OSC re Contempt

9021-1(b)(3) Orders: Notice of Lodgment: Requirements and Forms; Effective Date

9021-1(c)(2) Orders or Judgments: Interest rate post judgment

9021-1(c)(7) Orders: Delegation of Authority to Clerk to Sign Designated Orders

9021-1(e) Orders That Contain an Error or Omission: File a Motion to Amend

9027-1(b) Notice of Removal: Notice of Status Conference

9036-1(a)(1) Electronic Notice: NEF: Effective Notice Service: EXCEPTIONS

9036-1(c) Electronic Notice to Debtors: DeBN (Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing)

9037-1(a) Restricting Public Access: DOCUMENTS FILED BY PARTIES

9037-1(b) Restricting Public Access: TRANSCRIPT REDACTION

9070-1(a) Evidence: EXHIBIT REGISTER; EXHIBIT TAGS: Plaintiff & Defendant

9071-1(a) Stipulations: WHEN ONLY AN ORDER IS REQUIRED FOR COURT APPROVAL

9071-1(b) Stipulations: WHEN A MOTION IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN COURT APPROVAL

9074-1 Hearings: APPEARANCES: Telephone or Videoconference

9075-1(a) Hearings: Request Hearing on EMERGENCY -- Less than 48-hours of Notice

9075-1(b) Hearings: Apply to Set a Hearing on SHORTENED NOTICE