Local Rule RULE 7004-2: SUMMONS

RULE 7004-2. SUMMONS A.The Clerk shall issue a summons after an adversary complaint is filed.

B.If the Complaint is filed through the CM/ECF System, the issued Summons is contained as a hyperlink on the Docket Sheet for the filing attorney to complete and serve. Service of a Summons and a Complaint shall be made pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7004. Local Form 7004-2(B) Certificate of Service, shall be attached to the Summons and Complaint and filed as an executed Return of Service.

C.In the case of service upon the United States, in addition to the requirements of Bankruptcy Rule 7004(b)(4), if a summons is directed to an agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States, a copy of the summons and complaint shall also be served on the agency, department, or instrumentality at the address specified on the list maintained by the Clerk in accordance with Local Rule 1007-I [Interim]-1(L).

D.A summons and complaint should be served within seven (7) days after the summons is issued. If a summons is not timely served, the plaintiff should request that an alias summons be issued to be served in compliance with Bankruptcy Rule 7004 by docketing the event Request for Issuance of Alias Summons.