Local Rule 8007-1: STAY PENDING APPEAL; POSTING BONDS
Bankr. M.D. Fla. — Appellate rule
Rule 8007-1 STAY PENDING APPEAL; POSTING BONDS
(a) Posting a Bond; Court Order Required. The bankruptcy court, district court, or court of appeals may condition a stay pending appeal on the posting of a bond with the bankruptcy court under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8007(c). Bonds must be delivered to the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. A copy of the Court order directing the posting of a bond must accompany all bonds. The Clerk will not accept a bond without a Court order.
(b) Release of Bond. The Clerk will maintain all bonds posted under this rule in the Clerk's safe until receipt of a Court order directing release. A Court order is required for the Clerk to release a bond.
(c) Docket Entry. The Clerk will file a docket entry reflecting the posting of a bond in the case or adversary proceeding.
_______________________ Notes of Advisory Committee 2023 This new rule establishes the procedure for implementing Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8007(c) that requires the posting of a bond pending appeal if ordered by the bankruptcy court, district court, or circuit court of appeals. This new rule is effective August 1, 2023.