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Rule 1070-1. Reference All bankruptcy cases and proceedings, including any claim or cause of action that is removed under 28 U.S.C. § 1452 or Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9027, are referred to the bankruptcy judges and will be assigned among them according to orders made by them. The bankruptcy judges are specially designated to conduct jury trials under 28 U.S.C. § 157(e).

[Effective April 15, 1997. Amended effective January 1, 2002; January 9, 2006; September 3, 2025.]

2025 Advisory Committee Notes The amendments to Local Rule 1070-1 are stylistic only; no substantive changes were intended. Please see the 2025 Advisory Committee Notes to Local Rule 9029-2 regarding the former reference to the rule being promulgated by the district court.