Local Rule 7004-1: Process, Service of Summons, and Complaints
Bankr. E.D. Cal. — Civil rule
LOCAL RULE 7004-1 Process, Service of Summons, and Complaints
(a) In all adversary proceedings in chapter 7 cases filed pursuant to either or both 11 U.S.C. § 523 and 11 U.S.C. § 727 where the debtor or debtors are not represented by counsel, the plaintiff shall serve with the summons and complaint a copy of Form EDC 3-100, Notice to Pro Se Debtor(s), together with a sufficient number of copies for service, filing, and conforming of Form EDC 3-101, Answer, with the caption information completed.
(b) When service of the Notice to Pro Se Debtor(s) and Answer is required pursuant to this Rule, the plaintiff shall file a declaration that copies of the Notice to Pro Se Debtor(s) and the Answer, in the required number of copies, have been served together with the summons and complaint.