Local Rule 5011-1: Withdrawal of Reference

5011-1. Withdrawal of Reference.

(a) Motion. A motion to withdraw reference of a case or Action referred to the Court in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) must be filed initially with the Clerk.

(b) Response. Responses to a motion to withdraw reference must be filed with the Clerk within 14 days from service of the motion.

(c) Reply. Replies must be filed within 7 days after service of the response with the Clerk. Once the 7-day period expires, the motion and any responses and replies will be forwarded to the District Court clerk for issuance of a case number and assignment to a district judge. All further Documents about the motion must be filed with the District Court clerk.

(d) Specific Requirements. The motion to withdraw and the response thereto, must list all Actions and related cases pending in the Court and their assigned number, and must state: (1) whether the request is to withdraw reference of the entire case or Action, or only a part thereof; (2) whether the matter to be withdrawn involves similar issues presently pending or previously determined by the Court in the same or related case; (3) whether substantial discovery has been completed in the case or Action; (4) whether the presentation of evidence has begun before the Court; (5) whether Movant is a creditor and is listed in the debtor's schedules; and (6) when the Movant first became aware of the case or Action and its interest therein.