Local Rule 9006-1: Extending Time.
Bankr. D.S.D. — General rule
Rule 9006-1. Extending Time. If a party seeks an extension of time to file a particular document or complete a particular act and no Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure or local rule sets forth a procedure for seeking an extension regarding that particular document or act, the party shall file a motion seeking the extension. In the motion, the party shall state the specific extension sought (month, day, year) and set forth with particularity the cause for the extension sought. The party shall serve the motion on parties in interest not electronically served. A notice of the motion is not required. The Court in its discretion may, by order, set a deadline for parties in interest to file a response to the motion.
REFERENCES: Fed.Rs.Bankr.P. 7012 and 9006.
Practice Pointers: The procedure for seeking an extension of time to file a list, schedule, statement, or payment advices (also known as wage statements) is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 1007-1(e)(1).
The procedure for seeking an extension of time to file a chapter 12 plan or to hold the confirmation hearing is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 3015-1A.
The procedure for seeking an extension of time to file a chapter 13 plan is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 3015-1B(a).
The procedure for seeking a reduction or extension of the time within which only the debtor may file a chapter 11 plan or obtain confirmation of a chapter 11 plan is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 3016-3.
The procedure for seeking an extension of time to file an objection to discharge or a reaffirmation agreement is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 4004-1. Be sure to read the Practice Pointers with Rule 4004-1 before filing a motion to extend the time to file a reaffirmation agreement.
The procedure for seeking an extension of time to file a dischargeability complaint is set forth in Bankr. D.S.D. R. 4007-1.