Local Rule 1073-1: ASSIGNMENT OF CASES AND PROCEEDINGS

Rule 1073-1 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES AND PROCEEDINGS

(a) Assignment of Cases.

The Clerk shall randomly assign cases to the Judges. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Court may adopt internal procedures whereby cases are assigned to Judges sitting in Brooklyn or Central Islip depending upon the location of the debtor's physical address.

(b) Petitions of Affiliates or Related Cases.

Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of this rule, cases involving affiliated or related debtors shall be assigned to the Judge to whom the first such case was assigned, and any case subsequently filed by a debtor who has previously filed a petition shall be assigned to the Judge to whom the last such case was assigned.

(c) Assignments and Reassignments.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this rule, the Chief Judge may, in the interests of justice or the proper administration of the Court, assign or re-assign cases or proceedings.

CROSS-REFERENCE: E.D.N.Y. LBR 1002-1