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Notice to Other Courts: THAT BANKRUPTCY CASE WAS FILED

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

LBR 2072-1 requires that when a debtor is involved in a proceeding in another court, the debtor must provide that court and the presiding judge from that court with a notice that a bankruptcy petition is filed. 

  • The notice must be delivered to that court and presiding judge as soon as possible after the bankruptcy petition is filed.
  • The court does not offer a form notice.
  • It is not necessary to file the notice with the bankruptcy court, but it is permitted.   If the debtor files the notice with the bankruptcy court, a proof of service must be attached.  See link below.
Section: 
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms
Section Number or LBR Number: 
2072-1
Reference to Local Rules and/or Forms: