Local Rule RULE 9011–2: Pro Se Parties
Bankr. D.D.C. — General rule
RULE 9011–2 Pro Se Parties
(a) Who May Appear Self-Represented. Only individuals may represent themselves, except as follows: (1) a party filing a motion seeking to obtain funds deposited in the Registry of the Court, and (2) a duly appointed representative on behalf of an infant or incompetent person as set forth in Bankruptcy Rule 1004.1.
(b) Responsibilities of Parties Appearing Self-Represented. An individual representing themself is responsible for performing all duties imposed on attorneys by the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Bankruptcy Rules, these Rules, and applicable federal or state law.
(c) Except as set forth in Local Bankruptcy Rules 1002–1 and 9010–1, any pleading or paper filed on behalf of an entity that is not a natural person acting in their own behalf and not signed by an attorney permitted to appear under Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090–1 may be stricken by the Clerk, unless the deficiency is cured within fourteen (14) days of the mailing or delivery of a notice of deficiency.