Local Rule RULE 1000-2: SCOPE OF RULES
Bankr. N.D. Ill. — General rule
RULE 1000-2 SCOPE OF RULES A. Scope of Rules These Rules are promulgated by the district court and bankruptcy court under Rule 83 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 9029 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. They govern procedures in the district court and bankruptcy court in all bankruptcy cases and proceedings as defined in 28 U.S.C. § 157. The Rules must be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every bankruptcy case and proceeding.
B. Previous Bankruptcy Rules Rescinded All Rules that the district court and bankruptcy court adopted before the effective date of these Rules are rescinded.
C. Application of District Court Local Rules The District Court Local Rules apply in bankruptcy cases only as the District Court Local Rules or these Rules provide, or if a judge applies them in situations these Rules do not cover.
D. Procedural Orders
(1) The bankruptcy court may issue general orders governing procedures in bankruptcy cases and proceedings.
(2) The chief judge may issue on the bankruptcy court's behalf administrative orders governing matters such as hours of operation, court holidays, and case assignments.