Local Rule LBR 1017-1: Conversion of Chapter 7 Cases

LBR 1017-1. Conversion of Chapter 7 Cases Motion and Notice. A chapter 7 debtor seeking to convert a case to one under another chapter pursuant to § 706(a) must file a motion and give notice. Notice is sufficient if given to the Office of the United States Trustee, the case trustee, and all parties receiving notice electronically through the court's transmission facilities. The notice must advise that the court may enter an order granting the motion without further notice or hearing if no objection to the motion is filed within 14 days after the date that the motion was filed. The debtor may include the notice with the motion by filing a motion substantially conforming to the local form (Debtor's Motion to Convert Chapter 7 Case to Another Chapter).