Local Rule LBR 5011-1: Withdrawal of Reference
Bankr. D.P.R. — General rule
Rule 5011-1 Withdrawal of Reference
(a) Filing of motion. A motion for withdrawal of reference must be filed with the clerk, it must indicate that the filer seeks relief from the district court, and must contain the required response time language specified in LBR 9013-1(c)(1). The motion must be accompanied by a properly completed district court cover sheet, the prescribed filing fee, and a certificate of service.
(b) Transmittal to the District Court. Upon expiration of the objection period, the clerk will transmit the motion and any responses or objections thereto to the district court. Counsel are responsible for advising the clerk of any additional documents for transmittal with the motion to withdraw, and are required to make and submit all necessary copies thereof.
(c) Documents Filed after transmittal of the record to the District Court. After transmittal of the record to the district court, any further documents pertaining to the withdrawal of reference must be filed with the clerk of the district court. All documents relating to other aspects of the bankruptcy case or proceeding shall be filed in the normal manner with the clerk of the bankruptcy court.