Local Rules (ASP)

Local Rules
These rules are current as of March 10, 2009.

Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court are available for download in PDF format.

Local Rules of the United States District Court are available for download in PDF format.

Notice of Adoption of Amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-1 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2071(e); Opportunity for Comment

RULE TITLE

1001-1	Scope of Rules; Short Title
1002-1	Intra-district Venue
1007-1	List of Creditors and Master Address List
1015-1	Related and Joint Cases
2002-1	Notice Requirements
2015-1	Monthly Operating and Tax Reports
3003-1	Filing Proofs of Claim in Chapter 11 Cases
3007-1	Objections to Proofs of Claim
3015-1	Duties of Chapter 13 Debtors and Chapter 13 Trustees
4001-1	Motions for Relief from Stay
5005-1	Electronic Record is the Official Record; Filing of Documents
5005.5-1	Eligibility and Registration for Electronic Filing; Use of Passwords
5008-1	Funds of Chapter 11 Estates
5010-1	Motions to Reopen Cases
5013-1	Standing of Clerk and Deputy Clerks
7003-1	Cover Sheet and Summons in Adversary Proceedings
7005-1	Service by Electronic Means
7026-1	Discovery Limitations
7030-1	Deposition Transcripts
7038-1	Jury Trial of Right
7039-1	Trial by Jury or the Court
7041-1	Notification to Calendar Clerk of Matters to be Dismissed
7056-1	Motions for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication
7065-1	Temporary Restraining Orders
7090-1	Disposition of Unclaimed Exhibits
8020-1	Procedures Following Remand by an Appellate Court
9001-1	Definitions
9004-1	General Requirements of Form
9014-1	Motion Calendar and Procedure
9017-1	Alternate Direct Testimony, Exhibits at Trial, and Qualification of Expert Witnesses
9019-1	Stipulations
9022-1	Notice of Entry of Judgment Pursuant to FRBP 9022

APPENDIX

I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

EDC 2-034	Bankruptcy Court Fee Schedule
EDC 2-035	Required Documents and Fees
EDC 2-036	Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule
EDC 2-070	United States Bankruptcy Courts Within California
EDC 2-071	Courtroom Locations and Nomenclature
EDC 2-190	Revised Guidelines for Preparation of Master Address Lists
EDC 2-195	Revised Diskette Master Address List Specifications
EDC 2-785	Roster of Public Agencies
EDC 5-100	Notice of Electronic Availability of Bankruptcy Case File Information

II. GUIDELINES & POLICY STATEMENTS

Guidelines for Payment of Attorneys' Fees in Chapter 13 Cases

Procedures for Disclosure Statement and Confirmation Hearings: Fresno Division, Department A

Notice to Attorneys and Trustees Concerning Use of the "Opportunity for Hearing" Procedure; All Divisions

Guidelines Pertaining to Bankruptcy Petition Preparers in Eastern District of California Cases

Guidelines for Cash Collateral and Financing Stipulations

Policy Statement Re Applications to Employ Professionals

III. LOCAL RULES FORMS

B104	Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet
B254	Subpoena for Rule 2004 Examination
B255	Subpoena in an Adversary Proceeding
B256	Subpoena in a Case under the Bankruptcy Code
EDC 2-100	Verification of Master Address List
EDC 3-080-05	Chapter 13 Debtor's Plan and Attachments (For use in Chapter 13 cases filed on or after 10/17/05 OR converted to Chapter 13 on or after 10/17/05)
EDC 3-081-03	Order Confirming Plan, Valuing Collateral and Avoiding Liens (For use in Chapter 13 cases filed on or after 7/1/03 OR converted to Chapter 13 on or after 7/1/03)
EDC 3-083-03	Wage Order (For use in Chapter 13 cases filed on or after 7/1/03 OR converted to Chapter 13 on or after 7/1/03)
EDC 3-085	Declaration Requesting Entry of Order Confirming Chapter 13 Plan Without Chapter 13 Trustee's Approval of Form of Order
EDC 3-086	Class 1 Checklist for Filing with the Trustee
EDC 3-087	Authorization to Release Information to the Trustee Regarding Secured Claims Being Paid by the Trustee
EDC 3-095	Application and Declaration Re: Additional Fees and Expenses in Chapter 13 Cases
EDC 3-096	Rights and Responsibilities of Chapter 13 Debtors and Their Attorneys
EDC 3-468-INST	Instructions for Completing Relief From Stay Information Sheet, Form EDC 3-468
EDC 3-468	Relief from Stay Information Sheet
EDC 3-965	Request for Clerk's Notice of Entry
EDC 3-966	Request for Clerk's Notice of Entry in Adversary Proceedings
EDC 6-970A	Order Granting Application for Order of Examination Under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004(a) [No Document Production]
EDC 6-970B	Order Granting Application for Order of Examination Under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004(a)

IV. GENERAL ORDERS & SPECIAL ORDERS

GO 09-01	Electronic Filing of Documents - Time of Filing Per Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-1 (f)(2)
GO 08-05	Electronic Availability and Redaction of Electronically Filed Transcripts
GO 08-04	Order Adopting Interim Rule 1007-1
GO 08-03	Order Vacating General Order 05-04 (Except With Respect to Interim Rule 5012) and Vacating General Order 06-04
GO 08-02	Amendment to General Order 05-03, Chapter 13 Cases
GO 08-01	Amendment to Local Rule 3007-1
GO 07-04	Technical Amendment to Local Rule 9014-1(d)(1) & (2)
GO 07-03	Abrogation of General Order 99-1, Order Concerning Filing of Papers
GO 07-02	Technical Amendments to Local Rules 7005-1 (d) & (1)
GO 07-01	Technical Amendments to Local Rules 5005.5-1 (b) & (e) and 7005-1(a) & (b)
GO 06-04	Order Adopting Amended Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007
GO 06-03	Amendment of Local Bankruptcy Rule 9014-1(f)(3)
GO 06-02	Amendment of Local Bankruptcy Rules 1007-1, 2002-1 and 9004-1 and Adoption of New Local Bankruptcy Rules 5005-1, 5005.5-1 and 7005-1
GO 06-01	Amendment to General Order 05-03, Chapter 13 Cases
GO 05-05	Filing of Employer Payment Advices Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 521(a)(1)(B)(iv)
GO 05-04	Abrogation of General Order 05-02 and Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules, as Amended
GO 05-03 as amended	Order Concerning Chapter 13 Cases (Applies to chapter 13 cases filed on or after 10/17/05, and cases converted to chapter 13 on or after 10/17/05. For cases filed or converted to chapter 13 prior to 10/17/05, see General Order 97-02, 00-02, 01-02, or 03-03.)
GO 05-01	Technical Amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 2002-1(d)
GO 04-04	Deposits of Registry Funds
GO 04-03	Revision to Local Bankruptcy Rule 1002-1
GO 04-02	Abrogation of Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1 and Revision to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9022-1
GO 04-01	Amended and Restated Order Concerning Filing, Signing, and Verifying Documents by Electronic Means [Amends, Restates and Supercedes General Order 03-04]
GO 03-02	In re Issuance of Orders to Show Cause for Failure to Timely File Documents; For Failure to Attend Meeting of Creditors; and/or for Failure to Pay Filing or Installment Fees
GO 02-02	In re New Local Bankruptcy Rule 3007-1 and Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rules 4001-1 and 9014-1
GO 02-01	Order Adopting Procedure Under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9014(d) and Local Bankruptcy Rule 9014-1
GO 01-03	In re New Local Rule 7056-1 and Revisions to Local Rules 9004-1 and 9014-1
GO 00-3	Modification of Dispute Resolution Procedures for Bankruptcy Cases and Adversary Proceedings
GO 98-5	Complaints Against Pro Se Debtors Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. �� 523 and 727
GO 95-1	Adoption of Dispute Resolution Procedures for Bankruptcy Cases and Adversary Proceedings
SO 05-01	Acceptance and Filing of Documents on October 15 and 16, 2005
SO 06-01	Delegation of Authority to the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court and his Deputies