Local Rule D.N.J. LBR 3022-1: Closing a Chapter 11 Case
Bankr. D.N.J. — General rule
D.N.J. LBR 3022-1. Closing a Chapter 11 Case
(a) Closing case. Except in the case of a plan confirmed under § 1191(b) of the Code, the court will close a Chapter 11 case 180 days after entry of the order confirming the plan.
(b) Cases under § 1191(b) of the Code. In a case confirmed under § 1191(b) of the Code, the court will close the case if the trustee has filed the Chapter 11 Subchapter V Trustee's Final Report and Account, and if within 30 days no objection has been filed by the United States trustee or a party in interest.
(c) Extension. On motion of a party in interest filed before the case is closed, the court may extend the time for closing the case.
2025 Comment This Rule is also applicable in a Chapter 11 Complex Case. Additional amendments to this Rule are stylistic.
2023 Comment If an objection is filed by a party in response to a Notice of Intention to Close the Case Pursuant to D.N.J. LBR 3022-1(a) opposing closure and requesting that the case remain open, such party is not required to file a separate motion for an extension pursuant to D.N.J. LBR 3022-1(c).
2021 Comment Subdivision (a) is amended and Subdivision (b) is new due to the enactment of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.
2015 Comment The changes to this Rule are stylistic.