Local Rule 2016-2: Compensation of Chapter 7 Trustees
Bankr. E.D. Cal. — General rule
LOCAL RULE 2016-2 Compensation of Chapter 7 Trustees
(a) Motion Procedure. Every application for compensation of a Chapter 7 trustee in the categories set forth in paragraph (b) shall be presented by motion noticed and set for hearing pursuant to LBR 9014-1. Such application shall be supported by a narrative statement of the trustee's services and such other supporting documentation as may be appropriate to satisfy the trustee's burden of persuasion.
(b) Categories. The procedure specified in paragraph (a) shall be followed for requests that satisfy any of the following criteria:
1) Fee requests seeking $10,000.00, or more;
2) Cases in which the trustee seeks fees exceeding the amount remaining to pay unsecured priority and general unsecured claims;
3) Cases in which there is a "carve out" for the estate or a "short sale";
4) Cases where the trustee has operated the business of the debtor; or 5) Cases in which the court specifically orders such a fee application.