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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 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; 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
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