Local Rule 3022-1: Final Account and Decree in Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Rule 3022-1 Final Account and Decree in Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

(a) Final Account Upon completion of the plan, unless excepted under paragraph (b)(2), a final account shall be filed on the prescribed local form (LF 3022-1a).

(b) Final Decree and Closing of Cases

(1) Final Account Filed Seven (7) days following the filing of the final account, the final decree may be entered and the case closed unless a motion is filed requesting that the final decree not be so entered.

(2) Final Account Not Filed If a final account has not been filed within one hundred eighty (180) days following the confirmation of the plan, a final decree may be entered and the case closed unless a party in interest has filed a written objection. The notice of the confirmation of the plan shall include notice that the final decree will be entered and the case closed without a final account unless an objection is filed within one hundred eighty (180) days following confirmation.

(c) Exception Where Debtor is an Individual

(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and (2) above, cases in which the debtor is an individual shall not be closed until a discharge has been granted, denied, or waived by the debtor.

(2) Upon completion of the confirmed plan or upon eligibility for discharge, the debtor shall file a motion for entry of discharge on the prescribed local form (LF 3022-1) and provide twenty-one (21) days notice to the Master Mailing List or file a written request to waive discharge.

Related Provisions FRBP 3022 Final Decree in Chapter 11 Reorganization Case LBR 3016-1 Chapter 11 Pre-Confirmation Requirements LBR 3017-1 Disclosure Statement and Plan - General LBR 3018-1 Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation LBR 3021-1 Chapter 11 Post-Confirmation Disbursement Report 11 USC 1141 Effect of Confirmation