Local Rule 7004-2: SUMMONS
Bankr. D. Vt. — Civil rule
RULE 7004-2. SUMMONS.
(a) Obtaining a Summons. The Clerk issues any summons required in an adversary proceeding filed in this Court. An attorney may obtain a summons electronically through PACER and then serve it. On request, the Clerk will mail a summons to any pro se plaintiff.
(b) Serving a Summons.
(1) Method of Service. Unless the Bankruptcy Rules provide otherwise, a summons must be served in the conventional manner in compliance with Bankruptcy Rule 7004 and may not be served electronically.
(2) Order on Pre-Trial Deadlines. A plaintiff shall serve an order on pre-trial deadlines with the summons and complaint. See Local Rule 7016-1(a).