Local Rule D.N.J. LBR 9027-1: Removal
Bankr. D.N.J. — General rule
D.N.J. LBR 9027-1. Removal
(a) Filing. A party seeking to remove a claim or cause of action from a state or federal court to the bankruptcy court must file a notice of removal with the clerk of the bankruptcy court.
(b) Service. A notice of removal must be served under Bankruptcy Rule 7004. Not later than 7 days after service, the party filing the notice must file Local Form Certification of Service.
(c) Procedure after removal. Not later than 14 days after the filing of the notice of removal, the party filing the notice must file with the clerk of the bankruptcy court a copy of the docket sheet and all pleadings from the original court.
2015 Comment This Rule is amended to provide a deadline for filing a certification of service.