Local Rule 3016-3: Chapter 11 Reductions or Extensions of Time.

Rule 3016-3. Chapter 11 Reductions or Extensions of Time. A motion for a reduction or an extension of the time within which only the debtor may file a chapter 11 plan or obtain confirmation of a chapter 11 plan shall be filed with the Court before the expiration of the original exclusivity period and any previous extension, shall contain the information required by 11 U.S.C. § 1121, shall state the specific reduction or extension requested, and shall state the cause for the relief sought. The motion shall be served on parties in interest not electronically served. A notice of the motion shall be served on all creditors and other parties in interest not electronically served. The notice shall conform to Bankr. D.S.D. R. 2002-1(a) and shall set forth a last date (month, day, year) for filing an objection or other response that is seven days after service of the motion and the notice of motion.

REFERENCES: 11 U.S.C. § 1121; Fed.R.Bankr.P. 3016.

Practice Pointer: If any party is served by mail or under the provisions of Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(b)(2)(D) [leave with clerk] or (F) [other means consented to], the notice period stated above shall be increased three days pursuant to Fed.R.Bankr.P. 9006(f).