Local Rule D.N.J. LBR 9013-6: Extensions of Time in Chapter 11 Cases

D.N.J. LBR 9013-6. Extensions of Time in Chapter 11 Cases

(a) Automatic extension. Unless otherwise provided in the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Bankruptcy Rules or court order, if a motion to extend the time to take any action is filed before the expiration of the period prescribed by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a confirmed plan or court order, the time is automatically extended until the court rules on the motion, without the necessity of a bridge order.

(b) Hearing date. For the avoidance of doubt, there is a presumption that the matter will be heard at the next available hearing date pursuant to D.N.J. LBR 9013-2. If the court denies the motion to extend, then the applicable action must be completed not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, on the third business day after the court enters such order.

2025 Comment This Rule is new. It provides the same bridge order protections set forth in the court's General Order Governing Chapter 11 Complex Case Procedures to all Chapter 11 cases. This Rule does not permit automatic extensions where otherwise prohibited by the Bankruptcy Code or Bankruptcy Rules.