Local Rule D.N.J. LBR 1002-2: Chapter 11 Complex Case Eligibility and Procedures
Bankr. D.N.J. — General rule
D.N.J. LBR 1002-2. Chapter 11 Complex Case Eligibility and Procedures
(a) Eligibility. A Chapter 11 debtor is eligible for designation as a Complex Case if the debtor has $50 million or more in assets or $50 million or more in liabilities, aggregated for jointly administered cases; 1,000 or more creditors; or may be considered a case of high public interest.
(b) Designation. A Chapter 11 debtor whose case meets the eligibility requirements under subdivision (a), and who is seeking designation as a Complex Case, must file, concurrently with the order for relief, Local Form Application for Designation as a Complex Case and Local Form Order Granting Designation as a Complex Case.
(c) Applicability of procedures. The General Order Governing Chapter 11 Complex Case Procedures is incorporated by reference into this Rule and applies in a Complex Case. A Local Form Case Management Order must attach as an exhibit, the General Order. Provisions outside the scope of the General Order must be highlighted for the court's review.
2024 Comment This Rule is new. It introduces the court's requirements for designation as a Complex Case, governing procedures, and required local forms.