Local Rule Rule 1007-2: The List of Creditors and the Matrix

Rule 1007-2 The List of Creditors and the Matrix

(a) When a Matrix of Creditors and Matrix of Equity Security Holders Are Required; Contents. The requirements of this subpart (a) apply when a voluntary bankruptcy petition is filed by a Paper Filing as authorized under ECF Procedures. The petition must be accompanied by (1) a matrix listing the names, addresses and zip codes in alphabetical order, of all creditors; and (2) in a chapter 11 case, a separately labeled matrix listing the names, addresses and zip codes of equity security holders. These matrices must comply with the "Guidelines for a Paper Filing Matrix," available on the court's website. A debtor with more than 100 creditors must, instead of filing a printed matrix, provide the matrix to the clerk by electronic media prepared using the guidelines available on the court's website.

(b) ECF Filed Petition. When a petition is filed by ECF, the matrices described in subpart (a) must be uploaded.

(c) Requirements for Listing Government Agencies. This subpart (c) applies to the list of creditors uploaded in ECF when a petition is filed and to the creditor matrix when a petition is filed by a Paper Filing. When any department or agency of the United States is listed in the matrix, the list of creditors must also include the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan (Attention: Civil Division). The address for the office of the United States Attorney must correspond to the court location where the petition is assigned and all subsequent service on the United States Attorney must be at that address. When an agency or department of the United States is listed, the proper address must be obtained from the United States Attorney's Office and must be included. The United States trustee's office need not be included.