Request for Issuance of Involuntary Summons

CSD 2500E

Local Rule #

Federal Rule #

Category:  Miscellaneous Documents

1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
2. Select Miscellaneous Documents.
3. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing. 
4. Select party filer. 
5. Select Document Event: Issuance of Involuntary Summons (2500E)(Request). 
6. Browse, verify and attach summons (CSD 2500E) (PDF file.)

   Locate the document (PDF or TXT). Right-mouse click on the correct filename. Select Open from the drop down menu. This will launch the PDF or TXT file's application. Verify the document. Close the document by clicking on the X in the upper-right hand corner of the Adobe or NotePad application. Click on the Open button in ECF to attach the document in the Browse field.

   Quick Note The court quality assures all incoming files and verifies for /s/signatures, missing pages, correct document to selected event, case number, readable file, etc.

   • Attach supportive documents, if applicable. 

     From the first Browser screen: Click on the Yes button at Attachments to Documents. Click the "Next" button. In the second Browser screen: Browse, verify and attach supportive document (PDF file). Select Category of document such as Declaration, Exhibit, etc. or type description of document. Click on Add to List. Repeat steps 1 - 3 until all supportive documents are attached. When done, click on Next to continue procedure.

     Quick Note NEVER attach a document that can be filed under Notices & Hearing.

7. Check box at Refer to existing event(s).
8. Select Involuntary Chapter (7, 11,) Petition docket text. 
9. Modify text, if applicable. 
10. Verify final docket text before submission. 
11. Print the Notice of Electronic Filing. It's your receipt.

    Print to PDF Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select Acrobat PDF Writer as your current printer selection and press Print. The Save PDF File As screen appears. Name your PDF file. Click in the Save in: Window to choose the directory to save your PDF file. Click on the Save button to print to PDF. Print a paper copy Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select your current printer and press the Print button.

    Quick Note Keep original signed document along with the Notice of Electronic Filing at your office.

Quick Note

After serving the Involuntary Summons on the alleged debtor(s), click on this Summons Served to Debtor in Involuntary Case procedure to file the served summons.

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