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

• 21 Days -- Most motions:  Most hearings are held on 21 days of notice.  See LBR 9013-1(d).
• 30 Days -- Objections to Claims:  A hearing on an objection to claim requires 30 days of notice.  See LBR 3007-1
• 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.  See FRBP 2002(b), which requires 28 days of notice of the deadline to file an objection.  See LBR 9013-1(d) which requires that an opposition is filed no later than 14 days before a hearing.  This equates to a total of 42 days of notice.