Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Case 

CSD 401, 2500F

Local Rule #

Federal Rule #

Category: Open Voluntary BK Case

IMPORTANT:  Use the Petition as your guide to enter ECF data.  Check the hyperlinks for more helpful information. Only the 401, Chapter 15 petition form, is required (minus schedules and statements).  The CSD 1801 (Declaration Re: Electronic Filing is not required). When filing a Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding, the 401 and the Summons (CSD2500F) are required.

1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
2. Select Open a BK Case.
3. Select the appropriate information for the following fields:
   • Chapter - 15. 
   • Main/Nonmain - select one:
   • • Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding
     • Chapter 15 for Recognition of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding
     • • Summons (CSD2500F) is required for a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding.
   • Joint Petition - accept no.
   • Deficiencies - accept no.
4. Search for a Debtor Screen.  
   • Enter tax identification number, last name or business name to search for debtor name in the CM/ECF database. 
   • Party search results. Click on the hyperlink for data input. 
   • • Debtor Name does not appear..

       Use the Add/Create New Party only when party is not on the Party Filer pick list. From the Select the Party screen: Click on Add/Create New Party hyperlink. The Search for Party screen appears. Enter social security number, tax identification number or last/business name (upper and lower case) to search for new party name in the ECF database. The Party Search Results appears. Party name appears: select name and verify party name information in pop-up window. Party information is correct, click Select name from list button. Party name appears but information is incorrect, click on Create New Party. The Party Information screen appears. Complete or update all appropriate fields for the party filer. Select appropriate Role for new party filer such as Creditor (cr:cr). Party name does not appear, click on Create New Party. The Party Information screen appears. Complete or update all appropriate fields for the party filer. Select appropriate Role for new party filer such as Creditor (cr:cr). Once this is complete you will return to the Select the Party screen, which will list the party filer name.

       Quick Note Making any changes in Add/Create New Party screen will only affect this case.  Remember to change the ROLE accordingly.

     • Debtor name appears
       • Select the name from the list 
       • Verify debtor information, mailing address, redacted social security number, etc.,  from the pop up window. Note: If debtor is "Barred from Filing" STOP opening the case.
       • Select the "Alias" button if debtor has alias(es).
       • • Complete all fields for alias(es)
         • Select the appropriate role for the alias (ie., aka, dba, fdba, fka)
         • Click "Add aliases" button
       • Select the "Review" button to ensure all aliases were added correctly
       • • If alias' information incorrect, uncheck alias, click "Return to Party screen" button, and re-enter information or add additional Aliases via the "Alias" button.
       • Review debtor's information once more and Submit

        

     • Debtor name appears but mailing address is incorrect..
       • Select the name from the list 
       • If debtor is "Barred from Filing" STOP opening the case.
       • Enter correct mailing address.
       • Verify debtor information, mailing address, redacted social security number, etc.,  from the pop up window.
       • Select the "Alias" button if debtor has alias(es).
       • • Complete all fields for alias(es)
         • Select the appropriate role for the alias (ie., aka, dba, fdba, fka)
         • Click "Add aliases" button
       • Select the "Review" button to ensure all aliases were added correctly
       • • If alias' information incorrect, uncheck alias, click "Return to Party screen" button, and re-enter information or add additional Aliases via the "Alias" button.
       • Review debtor's information once more and Submit.

        

   • Verify once more for correct party information and Submit.  
5. Select the appropriate Statistical Information:
   • Fee Status: Paid
   • • Type of Debtor - Corporation, Partnership or Other.
6. Browse, verify and attach the Petition (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.

   • For a Foreign Main Proceeding, attach the 401 .
   • For a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding, attach the 401 and the Summons (CSD2500F) 
7. Verify filing fee. 
8. Verify final docket text before submitting onto case docket.
9. 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.

10. Make note of the assigned case number. 
11. Continue procedure with assigning Judge to the bankruptcy case.
    1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
    2. Select Judge/Trustee Assignment.
    3. Note the Judge assignment.

     

12. File the following required documents:
    • Chapter 15 List of Administrators in Foreign Proceedings 1007(a)(4)
    • Statement of Foreign Representative Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1515(c)
    • Statement of Foreign Representative's Verified Petition under Chapter 15 for Recognition of Foreign Main Proceeding
    • Notice of Related Case, if applicable.

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