Local Rule RULE 3022–1: Chapter 11—Final Decree

RULE 3022–1 Chapter 11—Final Decree

(a) Chapter 11 Subchapter V Proceedings. Unless extended by the Court, on or before the later of thirty (30) days after the granting of a discharge in a case under chapter 11 Subchapter V (Small Business Debtor Reorganization), or thirty (30) days after the disposition of all adversary proceedings or contested matters, whichever is later, the debtor's attorney shall file a motion for final decree. This deadline shall apply to both individual and non-individual debtors under Subchapter V.

(b) Chapter 11 Non-Subchapter V Proceedings.

(1) Non-Individual Debtors. Unless extended by the Court, on or before the later of thirty (30) days after the order of confirmation in a case under chapter 11, or thirty (30) days after the disposition of all adversary proceedings, contested matters, and objections to claims, the debtor's attorney shall file a certificate of substantial consummation together with a motion for final decree.

(2) Individual Debtors. After the entry of an order of confirmation and the disposition of all adversary proceedings, contested matters, and objections to claims, an individual debtor may file a motion to administratively close the chapter 11 case and/or for entry of final decree. The debtor, any creditor, or any other party in interest may file a motion to reopen a closed case for the purpose of entry of a discharge and/or a final decree at any time without the necessity of paying a filing fee. The debtor may move to reopen the case for the purpose of obtaining a discharge, entry of a final decree after the completion of all payments under the plan, and/or for the purpose of seeking a hardship discharge. A motion to reopen filed by the debtor shall include the total amount of payments made to each creditor under the plan, shall be verified by the debtor, and shall be served upon each creditor.