Local Rule LOCAL RULE 3001-1: CLAIMS & EQUITY SECURITY INTERESTS – GENERAL; ELECTRONIC FILING OF CLAIMS
Bankr. M.D.N.C. — General rule
LOCAL RULE 3001-1 CLAIMS & EQUITY SECURITY INTERESTS – GENERAL; ELECTRONIC FILING OF CLAIMS
(a) Filing of Proofs of Claim and Transfers of Claims.
In all cases, proofs of claim must be filed electronically according to the guidelines established and published from time to time by the clerk. Those guidelines are maintained on the court's website, www.ncmb.uscourts.gov. To correctly file a transfer of claim, the filer must attach and complete Director's Form B2100A. Supporting documentation may be attached within the same filing.
(b) Effect of Electronic Filing.
(1) Signature. The electronic filing of a proof of claim or a transfer of claim constitutes the filing claimant's approved signature by law. Without limitation, the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 152 apply to such filing.
(2) Claims Register. The electronic filing of a proof of claim or a transfer of claim constitutes entry of the document in the records maintained by the clerk under Rule 5003 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.