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  • GPO 2008-2 - In the Matter of Requiring Reaffirmation Agreement Cover Sheet
  • GPO 2008-1 - In the Matter of Communication Not In Violation of the Automatic Stay
  • GPO 2007-3 (Amended) - In the Matter of Bankruptcy Court Records Retention and Disposal
  • Compendium of Local Rules. Click here to see a compendium of Local Bankruptcy Rules, Local Bankruptcy Forms, Transitional Local Bankruptcy Rules, Transitional Local Bankruptcy Forms and GPOs that specifically modify those rules or forms. The document is most useful when you use the bookmark feature or the search feature in Adobe to locate certain words or rules. It also contains a list of General Procedure Orders and Post Judgment Forms that can be accessed in detail from our internet pages.
  • GPO 2001-7 is amended to allow parties who do not file electronically the ability to use either floppy diskettes and optical disks to submit their creditors' matrix. Click here to read the entire version of the revised GPO.
  • Several existing General Procedure Orders Updated: GPO 2001-8 and GPO 2003-4 were updated to address several minor matters concerning the paper reduction act and one very significant change. Commencing May 1, 2007, electronic filers must submit an electronic version of Form 21 on the day the case is filed, instead of filing paper social security number declarations. Please note that it is imperative that the correct event be used for filing this document so that it remains sealed from the public. The event to use is "Social Security Number" located under the miscellaneous category in CM. Click here to read the entire versions of those revised GPOs.
  • GPO 2007-2 - EXHIBIT A  EXHIBIT B  EXHIBIT C  EXHIBIT D (Click here for Word and WordPerfect Formats) - GPO 2007-2 In the Matter of Procedures for Fee Applications in Chapter 13 Cases. This GPO sets the new presumptive fee, required services and corresponding forms for fee applications in Chapter 13 cases.
  • GPO 2007-1 - GPO 2007-1 In the Mater of Procedures for Section 1112(b)(1) Motions to Dismiss or Convert Chapter 11 Cases. A new procedure has been established to provide for the administration of these time sensitive motions.
  • GPO 2006-5 - In The Matter Of Modifying The Public Record In Certain Situations When E-Filers Use Incorrect Events For Pleadings Filed On And After December 11, 2006.
  • GPO 2006-1 (2nd Amended) - Second Amended General Procedure Order-2006-1 adopting a revised Transitional Local Bankruptcy Form 1002-2 which reflects that the new Exhibit D to the Voluntary Petition is to be filed, with its attachments, at the time the case is filed. It also eliminates the need for electronic filers to submit the Form 1002-2 Cover Sheet, although those filers would be required to comply with the submission of Exhibit D to the Voluntary Petition. This is effective October 16, 2006. Click here for the Cover Sheet
  • GPO 1996-1 (3rd amended): Provides for the reassignment by the Clerk of related and repeat filer cases filed within 8 years of the most recently filed case to the originally assigned judge who is still serving.
  • GPO 2006-4: In the Matter of Adoption of Amended Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007 and Revised Forms. Effective October 1, 2006, the Court adopts Amended Interim Rule 1007 and the revised forms. (Please click here for a more detailed explanation)
  • GPO 2006-3: In the Matter of Establishing a Requirement for Chapter 7 Trustees and the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee to Provide Docket Entries for Each Case When the Meeting of Creditors is continued.
  • GPO 2006-2: In the Matter of Establishing Deadline to Raise Employee Income Record Deficiencies Under 11 U.S.C. § 521.
  • GPO 2005-5 - In The Matter Of Adoption Of Transitional Local Bankruptcy Rules And Forms
  • GPO 2005-6 - In The Matter Of Adoption Of Interim Bankruptcy Rules
  • GPO 2005-1 - In The Matter Of Refusing To Accept For Filing Amendments To Debtor's Statement Of Financial Affairs Or Schedules Tendered Without The Prescribed Filing Fee
  • GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTS UNDER 11 U.S.C.§ 362(c), (h) and (j).
    The Court has issued guidelines on matters related to the termination or absence of the automatic stay, requests for an extension or imposition of the stay or requests to determine that property is of consequential value. These guidelines likely will be incorporated in some form of a Transitional Local Bankruptcy Rule. We would appreciate your constructive comments and ideas during this interim period to help us enhance the procedure in this area. Please note that on the very last page of the guidelines, there is information for Electronic filers to assist you in using the proper events when filing motions under 11 U.S.C. § 362(c), (h) or (j). Please click here to download the guidelines.

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